Brian Gaynor Photography

30 thoughts on “Sauntering in the Shadows”

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

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   • Thanks, Kate. It’s a residential area and the coyote walked right through — an incredible sight.

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

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   • It’s surprising that they come this close. Thanks for the comment.

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3. 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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   • I think they are getting a bit too comfortable in this particular area, from what I understand. Thanks, Laurie.

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

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   • Santi, thanks so much for the support!

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5. beautiful, great in b/w

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   • I appreciate the comment, Polly. Thank you.

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6. 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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   • Interesting article — thanks for the link.

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

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   • You definitely need to be careful especially with your little dog. Thanks for the comment, CM.

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

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   • Thanks very much, Chrissine!

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9. 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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   • Thank you very much, Norma!

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10. Does coyotes walking around freely?

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    • In this particular area, coyotes regularly walk around freely.

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11. 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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    • Stevie, thanks for the kind words.

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12. Awesome!

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    • Thanks, Wayne!

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

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    • Thank you, Lucianus!

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14. 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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    • I’ll have to read your poem, if it is posted. Thanks, Shelley!

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15. Awesome capture!!

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    • Thank you very much.

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