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Pika Gathering Greens - Cuteness Sirens Blaring


Posted by Noel on Thu Apr 01, 2004 10:09 pm

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Seen a few summers ago at 13K feet in the tundra in Rocky Mountain National Park. The Pikas, related to rabbits, madly gather greens while things are green. I believe they were lining their burrows.
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by Harvey Edelman on Thu Apr 01, 2004 10:31 pm
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Cute :wink: . I'd only wish for a lower angle.
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by Kelly on Thu Apr 01, 2004 11:08 pm
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Really cute, especially with the big load. A lower angle would have helped, but you probably didn't have much time to get in position.
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by NDCheryl on Thu Apr 01, 2004 11:23 pm
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Yep, you get major cuteness points for this one. The greens are a great touch. thanks for sharing both your images and your comments in the Wildlife forum.
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by Safariguy on Thu Apr 01, 2004 11:58 pm
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Tack sharp and interesting contrast between Pika colors and granite. Catch light and a mouthful of salad make a nice healthy image...


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by Campbell on Thu Apr 01, 2004 11:59 pm
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Very cute shot.
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by Steve Metildi on Fri Apr 02, 2004 4:02 am
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Great shot with the plant in his mouth Noel! People have commented on the lower angle but I'll bet there was no time to get in position. The shot really shows his personality.

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by Carol Clarke on Fri Apr 02, 2004 4:20 am
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This can't beat the BE Fox cub for cuteness (IMHO) :wink: but it is certainly worthy of a high score! They work like mad storing up food while the weather is good, so they have stores for when the snow comes.

Excellent, quality shot Noel and it reminds me of the view a predator would have as it swoops down to pluck this poor little morsel off the rock and carry it off! 8)
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by DC on Fri Apr 02, 2004 7:00 am
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Carol C wrote:...and it reminds me of the view a predator would have as it swoops down to pluck this poor little morsel off the rock and carry it off...
That's it....no more Animal Planet for you :twisted: :wink:

Nice shot Noel, sure is a cutie...
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by Carolyn E. Wright on Fri Apr 02, 2004 9:42 am
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I'm loving the colors and sharpness you get!
 

by Tim Grams on Fri Apr 02, 2004 10:05 am
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Sweet shot! Almost looks like this guy is trying to make his own wreath for his head. The angle works for me.
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by Dennis Olivero on Fri Apr 02, 2004 10:30 am
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I really enjoy your pictures. You seem to have a sense of humor built into your images from the squirrel looking out over the field to this little guy hauling off with a pantry load. Thanks for contributing to the Wildlife Forum. This is just great!
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by matt kuchta on Fri Apr 02, 2004 11:20 am
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I like the angle here - the angle of the head and the load of forage in its mouth add to a sense of activity, more about the "realness" of the animal and less about a formal portrait.

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by Karen S on Fri Apr 02, 2004 4:44 pm
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Great shot Noel. The subject couldn't be cuter and catching him with his mouth full is a bonus. The rock is really nice also.
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Cute, indeed!!! I like Tim's comment about the wreath! Good shot :D
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