Mervyn Hurwitz  

Racoon by Mervyn Hurwitz

March 2019 - Racoon

About the Image(s)

This raccoon was part of a group of 3 or 4 foraging for food right next to the boardwalk at our local wetland.
Canon 60D with Tamron 150-600 mm lens at 160mm.
ISO 3200, f5, 1/2000 sec

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8 comments posted

Geoff Wiggins   Geoff Wiggins
(Group 70)
Lucky you Mervyn having such creatures at you door steep. As far as nature is concerned it is great to see the raccoon eating. Nice sharp shot nicely framed, lighting has helped make it.   Posted: 03/02/2019 01:34:31
Dean Ginther   Dean Ginther
Mervyn,
Effective lighting on the face. A sharp and detailed image. What really makes this pic is the moment you caught with his mouth open getting ready to pull in the vegetation with his (her?) paws.   Posted: 03/02/2019 12:06:14
 
Great pose. Sharp and detailed.   Posted: 03/02/2019 18:29:04
Candy Childrey   Candy Childrey
(Group 34)
Nice expression on the raccoon's face and nice rim lighting,especially on the ears. The left side of the face (whites) may be a little bright. There are a few bright spots on the right, right behind the raccoon. Why such a high shutter speed?   Posted: 03/07/2019 20:54:45
Mervyn Hurwitz   Mervyn Hurwitz
I had been shooting birds in flight and forgot to change the shutter speed for these animals that were at the side of the boardwalk.   Posted: 03/08/2019 10:26:11
Candy Childrey   Candy Childrey
(Group 34)
That is what I thought.   Posted: 03/08/2019 15:42:31
Pierre Williot   Pierre Williot
Very nice expressive picture: You caught me off guard!
Story telling.
I really like it. No suggestion.   Posted: 03/08/2019 16:15:34
Brenda Fishbaugh   Brenda Fishbaugh
(Group 78)
Mervyn,

Wow, you were close! Fabulous detail and fabulous lighting! Being super picky on a wonderful shot, there are a few bright grass strands you might want to darken.   Posted: 03/08/2019 18:40:37