Sauntering in the Shadows | Brian Gaynor Photography

Sauntering in the Shadows

Under the trees and through the shade a coyote emerges, flashing a menacing sideways glance at the unexpected photographer.

Photo captured in Sun City West, Arizona.

Tags: animal, arizona, black and white, coyote, nature, photography, saunter, shade, shadows, sun city west

30 thoughts on “Sauntering in the Shadows”

Kate on May 7, 2012 at 12:49 pm said:

Wow, what an exciting (?!) moment for you, and in such a tame looking environment, too.

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- Brian Gaynor on May 7, 2012 at 1:03 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Kate. It’s a residential area and the coyote walked right through — an incredible sight.
  
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oneowner on May 7, 2012 at 1:23 pm said:

This one looks well fed. Strange to see these creatures out in public.

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- Brian Gaynor on May 7, 2012 at 1:42 pm said:
  
  It’s surprising that they come this close. Thanks for the comment.
  
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Laurie Bartolo on May 7, 2012 at 1:33 pm said:

Great capture, Brian! I used to see coyotes all of the time when we lived in New Mexico. They were pretty shy around people so it was hard to photograph them.

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- Brian Gaynor on May 7, 2012 at 1:36 pm said:
  
  I think they are getting a bit too comfortable in this particular area, from what I understand. Thanks, Laurie.
  
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Santi on May 7, 2012 at 2:17 pm said:

Fantastic shot!!! I like very much the composition, angle and light.

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- Brian Gaynor on May 7, 2012 at 2:35 pm said:
  
  Santi, thanks so much for the support!
  
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polly on May 7, 2012 at 2:20 pm said:

beautiful, great in b/w

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- Brian Gaynor on May 7, 2012 at 2:36 pm said:
  
  I appreciate the comment, Polly. Thank you.
  
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FeyGirl on May 7, 2012 at 3:40 pm said:

gorgeous image….. would have gone beautifully with a recent io9 article on wildlife in cities (http://io9.com/5907596/cities-of-the-future-will-be-full-of-wild-animals?utm_campaign=socialflow_io9_facebook&utm_source=io9_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow)

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- Brian Gaynor on May 7, 2012 at 3:49 pm said:
  
  Interesting article — thanks for the link.
  
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CMSmith on May 7, 2012 at 3:54 pm said:

Oooo. Good catch. I’m a little afraid of them myself, especially for my little white dog.

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- Brian Gaynor on May 7, 2012 at 4:17 pm said:
  
  You definitely need to be careful especially with your little dog. Thanks for the comment, CM.
  
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Chrissine on May 7, 2012 at 5:24 pm said:

Coyotes top my list of what I love about Arizona. And he or she is looking at you! Nice one!

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- Brian Gaynor on May 7, 2012 at 5:40 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much, Chrissine!
  
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Poetry & Icecream on May 8, 2012 at 1:42 am said:

Wow, I’d love to see one. This is probably the closest I’ll ever get. How exciting to capture that moment and I love the way he’s looking back at you 🙂

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- Brian Gaynor on May 8, 2012 at 6:56 am said:
  
  Thank you very much, Norma!
  
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ddivna on May 8, 2012 at 4:41 am said:

Does coyotes walking around freely?

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- Brian Gaynor on May 8, 2012 at 6:57 am said:
  
  In this particular area, coyotes regularly walk around freely.
  
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steviegill on May 8, 2012 at 7:51 am said:

That’s an amazing image. The perspective, framing, light and tones are all perfect and you managed to capture the coyote looking at the camera.

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- Brian Gaynor on May 8, 2012 at 8:12 am said:
  
  Stevie, thanks for the kind words.
  
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Wayne to the Max on May 8, 2012 at 10:04 am said:

Awesome!

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- Brian Gaynor on May 8, 2012 at 10:27 am said:
  
  Thanks, Wayne!
  
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Lucianus Mauricius on May 8, 2012 at 9:15 pm said:

It’s an amazing shot, eerie and dark, love it.

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- Brian Gaynor on May 9, 2012 at 4:55 am said:
  
  Thank you, Lucianus!
  
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flowerpoet on May 9, 2012 at 12:41 am said:

He’s just sizing you up as an afternoon snack Brian! Great photo…I had a timberwolf look at me that way in the bush once. The experience became part of a poem I called ‘Timing’. Thanks for sharing this.

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- Brian Gaynor on May 9, 2012 at 4:58 am said:
  
  I’ll have to read your poem, if it is posted. Thanks, Shelley!
  
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mdphotographers on May 17, 2012 at 8:13 am said:

Awesome capture!!

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- Brian Gaynor on May 17, 2012 at 8:33 am said:
  
  Thank you very much.
  
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