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Bobcat

by Max Waugh

Gallery: WildlifePosted January 11, 2016191 views6 comments
Another image from the many bobcat encounters I had over two days in California last month.

This was our best encounter, even if it was also the most hectic.  The cat happened to be nearing the road as we drove by, so there were some screeching tires as our driver slammed on the brakes in surprise and a couple of hasty shots fired out the window.  That's why it's a bit tight in the frame... the left edge of this image is the edge of the original frame.  Would've like a bit more breathing room, but I was still happy with our best photo op with a cat during the visit.

By the way, I've selected some of my favorite moments (of which this was one) and images from the past year.  You can view the rest of my picks here.

Canon 1DX
Canon 500mm f/4 IS
ISO 400
1/1250th
f/4

Max

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Cay-Uwe Kulzer on January 11, 2016 at 1:11 PM
Max,

under the described conditions a very good image also considering that I learned that bobcats are rarely seen in the California.

Altough it was hectic I find that you managed also technically a good image. Thanks for sharing it and the story devil
Registered on January 27, 2004, 494 Posts, 4021 Comments
Comment posted by William Bickle on January 11, 2016 at 2:04 PM
Hello Max, well done with the circumstances !

Bill
www.BillBickle.com
 
Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on January 13, 2016 at 7:48 AM
Max,
My only wish would be fore little more room on the leftdevil
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on January 13, 2016 at 11:25 AM
Any bobcat capture makes me jealous.  My sightings are all brief and usually moving glimpses!  Here, I would like more space around, if you have it.  Congrats being there and even getting the nice head turn.
Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments
Comment posted by Pete Bengeyfield on January 14, 2016 at 1:20 AM
More room would be nice, but the sense of motion makes up for it. 

I'm helping Jess Lee with workshops the next couple weeks, so we'll have some chances at the one that's been on the Madison the past few years.  Haven't got him yet...
Registered on December 2, 2003, 1247 Posts, 3439 Comments
Comment posted by Ashleigh Scully on January 20, 2016 at 8:46 AM
Im just jealous! Awesome!
Registered on November 4, 2013, 36 Posts, 210 Comments