West Texas Javelina

Gallery: WildlifePosted October 28, 2010144 views5 comments

A Javelina or a peccary are members of same family as pigs but are not pigs. They are found in the southwestern areas of North America and throughout Central and South America. They are considered pests in Texas because they multiply so fast and are destructive as they root around on the ground. This one posed quite nicely for me.

7D, 70-200 F/4L @ 191MM
F/4 @ 1/250 ISO 800
Gitzo tripod
PP CS4 & Nik: Small crop, a stem cloned out, and brightening

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on October 28, 2010 at 4:33 PM

Cool image of this Javelina. Looks like you were pretty close. What were you THINKING?

Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Canuel on October 28, 2010 at 9:34 PM

These are feisty little creatures. I like the pose and the grasses in the BG.

Registered on September 12, 2010, 53 Posts, 660 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on October 29, 2010 at 12:48 PM

Cool! Show us more!

I like this pose but wish we could see a little more eye for a hint of reflection. Also, If the feet were more visible, I think it would be even better. The exposure and low perspective are very good.

Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments

Comment posted by JACK NEAL on October 29, 2010 at 5:00 PM

Good shot! Shows the habitat nicely also. Thanks for posting.

Registered on September 26, 2009, 131 Posts, 554 Comments

Comment posted by Billy Fairburn on October 30, 2010 at 1:02 AM

Great pose and eye contact. I like the habitat shown as well, although I'm unsure about that green in the brc.

Registered on March 3, 2007, 123 Posts, 717 Comments