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Lamar Valley Badger
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Lamar Valley Badger

by Jerry Austin

Gallery: WildlifePosted October 19, 2013150 views6 comments
I was standing on the riverbank in the Lamar Valley and I noticed a fresh burrow very close to me. After standing there a few minutes, I noticed movement out of the corner of my eye. This badger slowly emerged from the burrow and looked around. He starred at me, but wasn't the least bit concerned. He eventually came out of the burrow and started to make his rounds, looking for food I assume. It was nice to capture him this close. This was certainly all about being at the right place at the right time.

Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 7D
Canon 500mm f4 II
f4.0
1/1250 s
ISO 250

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Robert Bunch on October 19, 2013 at 12:06 PM
Nice close up of this badger. I have been to Yellowstone/GYE 18 times and have had one photo opportunity with a badger and I didn't get anything this good.
Registered on May 18, 2004, 124 Posts, 2503 Comments
Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on October 19, 2013 at 12:57 PM
A good portrait Jerry, although the OOF grass blade in the FG is a little unfortunate. I understand these guys are not easily seen and photographed, so way to go!
Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on October 19, 2013 at 5:08 PM
Cool species, nice portrait Jerry, but share the concern re the oof blade of grass. You managed some excellent detail in the coat throughout.
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by Brad Clinch on October 20, 2013 at 11:02 AM
Very nice portrait of an elusive animal. The exposure and resolution are crisp, maybe the blade of grass can be cloned out, or depending on the file, maybe cropped down to just a full face image.
Registered on January 5, 2013, 37 Posts, 261 Comments
Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on October 20, 2013 at 3:38 PM
How cool to be so close to this beautiful animal, Jerry! You managed to take a good portrait. :toast:
Registered on March 16, 2006, 419 Posts, 2076 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on October 20, 2013 at 10:41 PM
Excellent.
Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments