kimaikawa
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Winner in Unusual Animal Portraits Photo Challenge
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Forrest_Imagery
June 12, 2016
Fantastic shot ! The DOF does help make it, the wet, sticky fur seals the package. It certainly conveys the message that he's a scavenger and is hungry. Keep up the great work
bkcrossman
August 29, 2016
I have always loved this shot!! (seen it when it got published by NatGeo). Puts a smile on my face, love them raccoons! :)
TOBLER
September 09, 2016
Usually see some scantily clad person in the woods posing like this so well done for shooting it real
harrylyndonskeggs
October 11, 2016
Picked this photo for my challenge, well done! Saw we both got some editor's pick for the Nature Photographer of the Year, look forward to seeing the result, great shot!
reganphotos
December 16, 2016
I love this scene so so much. Love the perfect lighting and how the raccoon shows a great emotion. Very cute and looks like a movie!!
Bobwhite
May 23, 2017
Congratulations for your win in the Unusual Animal Portraits Photo Challenge, excellent shot
ARedFox
May 24, 2017
Fantastic photo! I agree with what folks are saying about the DOF but the wet fur and that expression. Priceless!
MRKll
October 09, 2017
I have seen many Racoon photos and always they are adorable. Most people look at them and vocally respond "awwwwwe". BUT, when I saw this photo my mouth dropped to the floor, my heart instantly melted, and all I could say is"wow aweeeee! Wonderful photo.
JesusSanz
November 01, 2017
Stunning capture! Congratulations for capture this amazing moment with such a magnificent light and color.
CURUTCHET
May 12, 2018
beautiful i post photos about a prehistoric engravin of three animals the one on the right seems to be a snow leopard facing him oe rher may be a wild dog and between the 2 may be an other dog or a a type of racoon what do you think ?
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Behind The Lens
Location
This little guy was captured in a Louisiana swamp tour while we were visiting New Orleans. There were a lot of alligators, but we were lucky enough to have him appear out of the swampy edge of the water.Time
This was late morning under a lot of trees.Lighting
The lighting was luck as he moved around for a couple of minutes in the morning light before disappearing.Equipment
This was a D750 Nikon and the 24-120 lens. No other equipment except my knee to hold steady!Inspiration
He was the cutest raccoon I've even seen, all swampy with a great expression:)Editing
Yes, I cropped the photo and removed distracting elements around the photo, and used the usual color, sharpening, lighting, etc. enhancements.In my camera bag
Just a camera and 1-2 lenses.Feedback
Just try to get out in the world and explore!