Wild Coyote

Spotted this critter while out with my camera on the trail this morning.

Shot RAW with a LOT of shadow and exposure tweaks along with a noise washing.

Canis latrans

Wikipedia:

Despite being extensively hunted, the coyote is one of the few medium-to-large-sized animals that has enlarged its range since human encroachment began. It originally ranged primarily in the western half of North America, but it has adapted readily to the changes caused by human occupation and, since the early 19th century, has been steadily and dramatically extending its range