580EXii in bounce umbrella 1/2 power, high and to the left at about 45 degrees. 580EXii with Honl Grid at 1/4 power right and slightly higher than the head of subject. Fired by 30 foot off camera cord, and Canon wireless, "master/slave", Canon 40d, shutter 1/60, iso 200, f/5.6 28-135 lens, (at around 80 or 90, I think) Ambient lights (turned off), small amount of sunlight through window with shade, behind camera. (set up shot on my stream) Dr. Fortenberry is an Assistant Professor at the Rosenberg School of Optometry, University of the Incarnate Word. Dr. Fortenberry grew up in West Texas and graduated from Abilene Christian University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She graduated optometry school from the University of Houston College of Optometry where she also completed a Community-Based Family Practice Residency. Dr. Fortenberry is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and the Director of Continuing Education at the Rosenberg School of Optometry. She is a member of the American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Association and Bexar County Optometric Association. As an assistant professor, Dr. Fortenberry is helping shape the future of optometry by teaching students to become primary eye care doctors. There are currently only 20 schools of optometry in the United States. As the only faith based school of optometry in the nation, she is able to contribute to students’ overall transformation from student to doctor while still being able to impact the community around her. The Eye & Vision Care Clinic (EVCC) is the clinical facility within Rosenberg School of Optometry. Consistent with the mission of a teaching institution, the EVCC offers clinical services ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, vision therapy, contact lens, low vision rehab/acquired brain injury, optical, ocular disease, ophthalmological and oculoplastic services. Dr. Fortenberry participates in elementary school vision screenings and specialized comprehensive eye exams on location at extended care and assisted living facilities.

I went to Yellowstone to shoot elk, and I did, but this unexpected encounter in the middle of an unusually hot day for YNP turned out my favorite shot of the entire trip. This moment was one of the very few times in an hour that this coyote looked directly at me. I was sitting on the ground a little behind some sagebush and she walked straight toward me. She got pretty close before she noticed me...at which point she stopped, gave me the amazing look, then changed course slightly to avoid me and slowly continued on her way. I’m not sure of the distance here, but this was shot at 185mm. It felt very close. I had switched to the rented Canon 70-200 2.8 IS II as she got closer to me. The lens is wicked sharp and renders the world beautifully. The color, contrast and detail of this lens is amazing for a zoom. Oddly enough, I’m just now realizing how few “keepers” I have using this lens. This is the first shot I’ve posted using it. I think this is because I felt more comfortable with my trusty 400 and went with it when I felt I really wanted to nail the shot.