Three-toed Sloth

Gallery: WildlifePosted July 8, 20185,665 views6 comments

This was a nice bonus on our Costa Rica tour, where the main focus is birds. This guy came out into the open for a while and gave us a bit of time to take his photo. There wasn't much light to work with, but since sloths don't move too fast I was able to make a few sharp images.
Canon 5D3 300F4 1/60 F5.6, iso 1000, handheld

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6 comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on July 8, 2018 at 10:08 PM

Absolutely fantastic pose, Nate. It's hard enough to get a good view, and low at that...

Max

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on July 8, 2018 at 10:42 PM

Pretty cool portrait of such a weird and comical creature, Nate. Such amazing behavior in slow motion. Even without good light, you really nailed the pose and eye contact.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 9, 2018 at 5:17 AM

Nate,
I am deeply envious, I would love just a sighting of this wonderful creature, let alone an image as good as this devil

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on July 10, 2018 at 3:30 AM

This is awesome Nate!!! The large version is a must see!

A very pleasing composition and sharp details.

Well Done laugh

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on July 11, 2018 at 5:53 PM

Fine image with a nice catch light in the eye. The face of Sloths have the most interesting expression. The added environment gives the image interest.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on July 11, 2018 at 9:33 PM

Great control of light in a very difficult and contrasty situation. I like the curve of vine, direction of gaze and superb detail on the sloth.

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