Colorado Antelope by Kari Cvar

Captured in the quiet light of early morning near Walsenburg, Colorado, this photograph documents a serene encounter with a herd of antelope on the Eastern Plains. The photographer focused on two bucks whose synchronized stance and natural grace perfectly complemented one another against the vast landscape. By waiting for the precise moment when the animals aligned, the photographer created a composition that highlights the quiet majesty of Colorado’s wildlife. This image is award-worthy for its technical clarity and the photographer's ability to transform a fleeting wilderness observation into a balanced, evocative portrait of nature.

Colorado Antelope by Kari Cvar
Nikon D60 | Exposure 1/250sec @ f/10 | ISO 160 | Focal Length 160mm
Copyright Β© Kari Cvar
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Kari Cvar

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Based in Pueblo, Colorado, Kari Cvar is an emerging photographer who balances her creative pursuits with a busy life as a mother of three. Since beginning her photographic journey eight years ago, she has developed a versatile portfolio that spans wildlife, landscapes, and portraiture. Driven by a deep passion for capturing the beauty of the world around her, Cvar continues to refine her technical skills and artistic vision, finding constant inspiration in the natural wonders of her home state.

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Award Date December 26, 2010
64.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 15.0
Style 13.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Colorado, The United States

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Kari Cvar Photography
Wildlife Photography

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5.0/5 points
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5.0/5 points
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0.1/5 points
1/100 Review
Submissions
3.5/5 points
352/500 Submission
Jury Score: 64.0/80
Resonance Score: 13.6/20
Total Award Score: 77.6/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 4

Dmitri Kasakov Contrast, Shadow Drama & the Metaphysics of Light Expert Review
Walsenburg’s plains aren't merely a backdrop; they’re a void waiting to be filled. Cvar captures these bucks, yet it’s the encroaching gloom that truly commands the frame. I’ve stared at these shadows for an hour, feeling a cold, existential ache in my chest. When light hits the antelope, it doesn’t reveal themβ€”it isolates them against an indifferent abyss. It’s a stark reminder that existence is just a brief, fragile flare before the inevitable dark returns.
Isabelle Fontenay Colour Harmony, Tone & Atmospheric Light Expert Review
The ochre of the parched Colorado grasses, echoing the muted, dusty palettes of Morandi, creates a stillness that’s frankly breathtaking. It’s the way the antelope’s tawny coats bleed into the pale, sun-bleached earth that truly moves me; one feels the morning’s chill in that thin, silvery light. They aren't merely animals here, but living brushstrokes of burnt sienna and cream, harmonizing against a horizon that doesn't just sit, but breathes in soft, monochromatic sighs.
Thomas Hargreaves Earned Photographs, Craft Discipline & the Long Wait Expert Review
Antelope aren't known for their cooperation, yet here they are, perfectly aligned. One suspects Ms. Cvar spent a fair few mornings shivering in the tall grass before these two decided to pose. It’s a quiet, disciplined bit of work. I’ve spent enough hours in the dirt to know the ache in her knees was worth it. She didn't just stumble upon this; she earned it. It’s a rare, honest bit of patience.
Clara Whitfield Award Criteria, Legacy & What Makes an Image Endure Expert Review
Of the thousands of wildlife frames I’ve reviewed, most are mere snapshots. What separates this from the pack is the synchronicity of those two bucks. It’s not just the alignment; it’s the way the vast, empty plains force the viewer to confront the isolation of the species. I’ll admit, the stillness of that morning light actually made me hold my breath. In thirty years, this quiet, balanced geometry will still feel like a rare, honest encounter.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Margaret Holt

The Architecture of Stillness

There is a particular kind of silence that belongs only to the high plains. It is not an empty silence, but a heavy, expectant one, as if the earth itself is holding its breath.

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By Sven Lindqvist

The Weight of the Plains

There is a particular kind of silence that exists only where the earth meets the sky without interruption. It is not an absence of sound, but a presence of space.

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