Paul I take it that this was taken at great risk to your health, as these animals are known for their aggressive tendencies. But as we are seeing this I am assuming that you came to no harm.

All kidding aside, I really like this image. It isn't often we are presented with as good a photo opportunity as this. Luckily for us you had your camera with you.

A definite 10 from me.

What a wonderful capture Paul. I live in the country and have never been able to see anything like this. I commend you for being able to 1) Taking this exquisite photo without waking it and 2) Showing us a side of nature that most of us will never experience for ourselves, Definitely going into my favorites and this little guy will sleep on my screensaver indefinitely. Thank you Paul. It has been a true pleasure to view this.

Great shot my friend...is this a 'Possum'! or a 'Badger'!.....not too sure!!!.
well done...Bob

Great shot Paul. Love the composition. Don't know how he can sleep like that without falling!

Did you catch him sleeping? Great shot.

You must have been very quite, Great shot Paul. Best wishes, Dwight.

Aw, this one goes into my favorites. And likely on my desktop at work next week. This is wonderful, Paul!

Interesting capture. Did you wake him up? Keen eye to spot him among the branches. Well done
Russ

Just so cute..
Lovely capture. Well done

Marietha

awwwwwwwwww

Great capture.. he looks very comfy on that branch.. nice work Paul

Oh now this is to cute. I love how he looks right at home on that branch. Wonderful capture paul.
Tracey

.....such a sweet raccoon! Thanks for sharing him/her. Beautiful photo!

Lawd have mercy. that is cute. Fantastic capture. That is one relaxed coon. The detail in the fur and face is superb. It doesn't look like he has spotted you having spotted him. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat work.
Pat

Good zoom Paul. Well detailed and nice pose of the animal.

Great picture.Its a raccoon isn't it.

Wow Paul, this is quite a capture! To get this type of image, this guy must have been quite tired or you must have been extremely quiet!!! I have these critters on my deck all the time. They look in the glass doors at my cats who are howling to get out & 'fight' the enemy! hehe
Really cool capture of this raccoon. One that not many of us will be able to boast having taken nor having seen except in a magazine. Well done my friend. Thank you for sharing your buddy with us :~)

Great pic.

Very nice pic, a golden opportunity. Nice work.

Great capture Paul my wildlife pictures are usually from the backside as they flee the scene.

Nicely photograph of these sleeping Raccoon, they seem be rather maliciously (say them) but I have seen them busy in the zoo but I have seen them busy in the zoo.

Oh how cute! He's quite the acrobat. I guess his is a balancing act. Great capture.

very adorable! the leaves are very nice too

Maybe not yours but definitly his/hers :D very well done paul and keep up the good work

Hi Paul, what a darling little fella, another great photo form an expert! You know Paul, this little guy's idea of comfort is very different from ours! He doesn't need a "spleep no. bed", he really knows how to live, the simple way! This is a good photo and done very well my dear friend! Keep those gorgeous images coming our way, and by the way, I for one, will never tire of viewing all of Holland! I loved those images, so please continue to share with us! Thank you Paul! Sincerely, Marilyn

This is one lovely and adorable picture.
Wish i could be right there to see it myself, it looks so soft and sweet sleeping up there in the trees.
Thanks for sharing!! Definitely going to my favorites!
-Alita

What a great capture! Catching a raccoon sleeping must have been difficult. They're alot cuter sleeping than going through my garden or my trash! Clever little devils. Judy

I get these in my backyard .. my dog chases them around .. one time they unscrewed the top of a 'sun-tea' jar that we inadvertently left out over night

very nice capture

What a find!!! I get them in my yard at dusk. We put leftovers out for them away from the house. This keeps them out of the garbage cans! Fantastic shot. A Keeper.

Superb Paul! What an amazing capture. He looks so peaceful snoozing away surrounded by green. Outstanding job and a 10!

really nice photo ... great colors

Nice shot indeed, I wonder that did he get some good sleeps? :D

What a sweet little 'coonie! I love this shot.
One for the favourites :)

awww :)
really cute picture =) well done!