| Daytime Raccoon Encounter | Jan. 2, 2011 |
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Today was one of those rare encounters for Sue and me: a daylight sighting of a raccoon. |
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The raccoon materialized from the underbrush and then stared at us before continuing on its way. |
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Any interesting scents? And are those marks above its shoulder and body scars or grooming marks? |
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And the raccoon disappeared back into the underbrush. |
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Notice that the raccoon's ears were always pointing toward us, even as it was disappearing.
The encounter was a good way to start the new year.
Photo note: I used a Pentax K20D, with the SMC 1000mm reflex lens. Distance, then, wasn't a problem, but I wouldn't have minded if my focusing were more exact. What can I say? It was exciting. |