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Uploaded: 06/21/10 5:49 PM GMT
Coyote and Swallowtail
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This is a shot of a juvenile coyote that showed up at my very urban place of work in Eastern Kansas for a few days. I spotted it sleeping behind the landscaping plants. I grabbed my gear and took an early lunch and spent nearly an hour observing and photographing this pup. It was very curious about me and approached within about 15 feet before finding this swallowtail butterfly dying nearby. It gently picked it up in its mouth and retreated several yards before starting to play with it, much as a kitten would - throwing it into the air, catching it and shaking it about. It was quite a treat to experience.

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::garrettparkinson
06/21/10 5:57 PM GMT
Amazing! What a wonderful moment in time.

Garrett
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::Stevenn120
06/21/10 11:06 PM GMT
A great shot , times like that are so few, but remembered. Very nice
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.gonedigital
06/22/10 5:18 PM GMT
Foxes are wonderful creatures, & it's charming to see them play.
Thanks for sharing Harold
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.goobersmom01
06/24/10 1:32 AM GMT
that is AWESOME!!!!!!
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.Gergie
06/24/10 3:35 AM GMT
A very unique and wonderful shot here. I like the expression you captured on the Coyotes eyes. Nice photo!!!!
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.scorpie
06/26/10 2:19 PM GMT
Just saw this in featured images, outstanding capture.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
::0930_23
06/28/10 10:29 PM GMT
Amazing you were ready with the camera for the great moment.
Tip of the hat to you.

VFS-TicK

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+purmusic
06/28/10 11:17 PM GMT
Really ... nice.

Aside from the technical merits, truly a precious moment in time.


+favs for me.


Thanks for your efforts in obtaining and then that of posting your photo here. Will enjoy this one of yours for some time. :o)
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"There is always something waiting at the end of the road ... if you're not willing to see what it is ... you probably shouldn't be out there in the first place."
=ppigeon
06/29/10 9:05 AM GMT
Wow! Wonderful capture Harold! His eye is perfectly focused on the butterfly. A materpiece!
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-Pierre-
.icedancer
06/29/10 11:39 PM GMT
Magnificent image of this beautiful young coyote. Love the look on his face watching the butterfly, truly a Priceless capture. Bravo

We get coyotes in our yard but my images didn't turn out as outstanding as yours, mine were done in the winter through the living room window. Here's one Click here.
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.caitsmeow
10/31/10 5:12 PM GMT
I loved your story as much as the picture, which is way lots. You really had to have some patience to get this. Beautiful shot, wonderfully composed. I'm glad to know the backstory, although even without it, this would have been a superb photo.
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.goobersmom01
03/07/11 3:47 AM GMT
isn't kansas a great place to live?? a mix of urban and rural -- love your photo and story -- happy to enjoy another kansan's photos :)
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.m0rnstar
01/01/12 3:16 PM GMT
Fine fine shot this one. Don't know why I missed it when you posted it! Kudos! ~Mary~
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