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Posted by Missy Mandel on Sat Jan 23, 2016 11:40 am

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Pine Martens are more accurately known as American Martens and are members of the Mustelidae family of animals that includes wolverines, fishers, weasels and skunks. Using their sharp, curved claws for climbing, they seem to defy gravity and gracefully move through the air.   Although naturally very illusive, Ontario's Algonquin park is a unique spot to observe the Pine Martens in close proximity.  Super sweet to look at, one cannot be fooled by their appearance, for these carnivores are quite ruthless.

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by Bill Morales on Sat Jan 23, 2016 1:40 pm
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Wow, great image!
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by Robert on Sat Jan 23, 2016 1:51 pm
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Real nice "backyard" you have there Missy! 8)  Another well made image of this Pine Marten. The tree trunks nicely frame it, and it's posture and eye contact are just great.
 

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Beautiful image, Missy!
What a great pose you captured!
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by MalcolmBenn on Sat Jan 23, 2016 2:29 pm
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That has to be the most unique pose for a Pine Marten. Outstanding image Missy.
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by Ron Day on Sat Jan 23, 2016 3:20 pm
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Absolutely killer pose and wonderful symmetry, Missy!  Congratulations on a truly unique, one-of-a-kind image! :)
 

by Carol Clarke on Sat Jan 23, 2016 5:25 pm
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Too funny Missy!   I love the strong man pose - as thought its trying to push the trees apart, and what's with that wonky ear!   8)

Lucky you to have these nearby and be able to get the shots.    Love it!      :)
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by william bickle on Sat Jan 23, 2016 7:15 pm
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Hello Missy,... Great and special capture!:) They are so great to admire and better to see a great image capture!

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by stevenmajor on Sun Jan 24, 2016 3:20 am
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Wow...
 

by Robert Sabin on Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:26 am
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Ron Day wrote:Absolutely killer pose and wonderful symmetry, Missy!  Congratulations on a truly unique, one-of-a-kind image! :)
 Great Capture, Love the soft colors..Wish for more room on bottom....
 

by E.J. Peiker on Sun Jan 24, 2016 9:11 am
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Absolutely love this :)
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by Alan Murphy on Sun Jan 24, 2016 9:39 am
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Best I've seen of this species Missy. Awesome image.
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by Ranger on Sun Jan 24, 2016 12:23 pm
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Another high quality piece of work
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What a great and unique post you captured this guy in!  Awesome.  On my screen it looks like it could go just a tad darker and use one more hit of sharpening, but every screen is different so I could be out in left field.
 

by Gary Hamer on Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:04 am
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Outstanding shot! I have seen pine martens several times while on canoe trips to the Boundary Waters in Northern Minnesota, but don't even have a single frame of one, much less a beautiful shot like yours.
 

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Incredible!!! Keep up the great work with these...


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by Cindy Marple on Mon Jan 25, 2016 1:12 pm
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Wow what a great capture Missy! Love the pose, composition, and expression. The soft light, cool tones and snow on the face makes me shiver a little.
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Wonderful, the snow on its nose is the icing on the cake.
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Great comical behavior. We have been to Algonquin several times but not in winter. Maybe some day we will get images of these cute little critters. Did you use any flash?
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by Missy Mandel on Tue Jan 26, 2016 9:05 am
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Ed Cordes wrote:Great comical behavior.  We have been to Algonquin several times but not in winter.  Maybe some day we will get images of these cute little critters.  Did you use any flash?

Thanks Ed.  If you go to the park in the winter you have a great chance of seeing this cuties!  I did not use flash
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