Woodchuck (Marmota monax)

Posted by Fero on Thu Dec 04, 2003 1:49 pm

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also called Groundhog/Eastern Marmot. This is one of my first images with my EOS 10D. It is quite common animal here in Montreal, but it took me a while to get a decent photo. On this one I like especially grass as it shows the animal in its natural biotop. Do you like it too or is it distracting for you?

Thanks for looking.

EOS 10D + 400/5.6L + 37 mm

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by Karen S on Thu Dec 04, 2003 2:14 pm

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I like the grass. I shows "Movement". Very cute image.

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by Dennis Olivero on Thu Dec 04, 2003 6:04 pm

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Nice close up work. I like the negative space ahead in the composition. Well done as usual Fero. Thanks for contributing to Wildlife at NatureScapes.net.

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by Michael Brown on Thu Dec 04, 2003 10:11 pm

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I love the transition in the depth shown. Very nice!
Colors, comp, and detail where needed appeals to these eyes!!
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by Kelly on Thu Dec 04, 2003 10:24 pm

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You made this groundhog that I normally consider quite ugly actually look cute! The lush grass is nice, and the exposure is perfect.

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by Bill Whala on Thu Dec 04, 2003 11:27 pm

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Cute shot. I like the grass as it makes the Woodchuck look at home.

Very nice!!

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by NDCheryl on Thu Dec 04, 2003 11:37 pm

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Well done. This one made me smile.

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by DC on Fri Dec 05, 2003 4:14 am

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I like ths one. Has lots of depth, nice colours and a cute critter. Well done.

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by Carol Clarke on Fri Dec 05, 2003 4:31 am

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Ditto what's been said Fero, nice one!

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by Matt Cox on Sun Dec 07, 2003 10:47 am

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Very nice, Fero. I really like your shooting angle here, as it looks like you got right down to his level, and the surrounding grasses are a great setting. Only suggestion might be to aim a bit further left to include more of the body and less centering of the head.

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