Echidna

Gallery: WildlifePosted November 10, 2016201 views5 comments

A flashback to my April adventures in Australia. One of the wildlife highlights for me this year was spending a good chunk of time with a fascinating and cute short-beaked echidna, one of the only mammals on the planet that lays eggs. It was very busy digging for bugs, which meant I had to spend a lot of time on my belly in an attempt to get a clear view of its face.

Canon 1DX
Canon 100-400mm
ISO 800
1/500th
f/7.1

Max

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5 comments

Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on November 11, 2016 at 9:37 AM

Hi Max, really like this, especially the jaunty angle

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on November 11, 2016 at 10:12 AM

Thanks, Stephen. Just to clarify, it was on a slope, I promise! This isn't a case of me not fixing the rotation. enlightened

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Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on November 11, 2016 at 12:38 PM

LOL Max, I took it as read it was on a slope, I just think it just works really well and creates a uniqueness. I also feel that the way the DoF has dropped off emphasis the cute nose, compared to having both nose and claw sharp, you just get a hint of what the front foot looks like. The viewer needs to see the larger version to see the finer detail and overall clarity.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 13, 2016 at 11:19 AM

Excellent details here, Max. All of the dirt flecks speak well to it's lifestyle.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on November 14, 2016 at 10:55 PM

Fascinating image with terrific detail and color.

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