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I was Trying to get some Sleep, Here.
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Uploaded: 09/25/06 11:25 PM GMT
I was Trying to get some Sleep, Here.
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Little Mama, a friend I've been feeding, for over six years, and, who has brought her new batch of young-uns to meet me, each year, is back, My guess is, she figured I was having trouble getting Blue to behave, last year, and prudently, stayed away.I didn't put out any food for her, for the same reason. She's getting ready for hibernation, and made a glutton of herself last night, and was still out there picking at Blue's kibble, when I looked out, early this morning. I thought I'd have to lift her onto the tree, to get her moving, but she finally climbed up, where you see her. She's about 40 feet off the ground, and since it was already daylight, she just settled in for her sleep. I went out on the balcony this afternoon, and I suppose I disturbed her. I came in for a camera, when I notice her watching me. She looks small, here, but I'd guess she weighs about 40 pounds, or more.. I took this with a Canon 20 D - 480mm lens, 1/60th at f5.6, ISO 400. Pretty cute, for a little old lady, with more than 30 kids, thay I know of.Hope you like her.
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Forget all the technical aspects of this one Doug ... It's just plain old "adorable". What a great shot and a wonderful commentary.
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Just an old "Grampa" who still has a Kodak "Box" camera kicking around the attic ... learning and enjoying the wonders of modern digital photography.
That's one cute critter. I love the look she's giving.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.
What a cute photo, I love this sort of stuff.....how old where you when they took this then Doug....lol
Mark.
Mark.
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I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.
What a cute sight this is Doug. So well captured and loving. Great post.
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Can't always give individual thanks but I am so appreciative of everyone's comments and input. I truly enjoy seeing all of your posts and am always happy to see you at My Gallery. Thanks, Anita
I love this. But then again I like Raccoons! We had a little female that would come onto the porch and actually put her paws up on my leg looking for a handout. Thanks for this image ... brings back memories :)
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To get a friend you have to be a friend!
She's a particularly beautiful raccoon, with that pretty dark fur...
And your photograph of her is quite fetching! I love the pose and the composition. Her expression is priceless.
(For anybody who lives in the United States east of the Ohio River: raccoons are the single biggest rabies vector species we have. Take heed. Keep your distance. Don't even pick up tiny orphans; call a licensed rehabber who has been innoculated against rabies. The rehabbers' group of which I am a member see at least one case of rabies in our raccoons every year.)
Anastasia
And your photograph of her is quite fetching! I love the pose and the composition. Her expression is priceless.
(For anybody who lives in the United States east of the Ohio River: raccoons are the single biggest rabies vector species we have. Take heed. Keep your distance. Don't even pick up tiny orphans; call a licensed rehabber who has been innoculated against rabies. The rehabbers' group of which I am a member see at least one case of rabies in our raccoons every year.)
Anastasia
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Adorable ... I love her expression. A wonderful capture Doug.
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Friends are like shining stars. You may not always see them, but you know they are always there for you.
What a wonderful capture... very cute just look at those eyes.., this is a beauty Doug.. i love it
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MY GALLERY
........... "Live one day at a time and make it a masterpiece"
Great shot! Very big on the "Awwwwwww....." factor.
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Check out "BEESKNEES" work here on Caedes (she's my daughter). http://www.caedes.net/Zephir.cgi?lib=Caedes::Gallery&author=Beesknees&page=1
This is just too cute. Very well done...wish I had done it. That expression is priceless.
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I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.
Albert Camus
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this is simply the cutest. you've got to love those eyes and the expression on the face of our little friend. jen
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not writing thank yous feels really strange. i guess i'll just say THANK YOU now!
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Adorable. She does look so soft and cuddly and I love her bright beady little eyes. Good shot!
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Adorable - and your commentary is such a bonus :)
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
Doug, what a wonderful portrait.
You want to know what I do when an image is slightly out of focus and you want to salvage it? Especially in this one I think it would be wonderful. You could put it through the dreamsuite program and make it officially dreamy! They use a blur and blend in that program to begin with.
JuneBug
You want to know what I do when an image is slightly out of focus and you want to salvage it? Especially in this one I think it would be wonderful. You could put it through the dreamsuite program and make it officially dreamy! They use a blur and blend in that program to begin with.
JuneBug
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"A picture is worth a thousand words"
Doug, she is quite the lady isn't whe?. She just has the sweetest look on her face that just makes me wish I could cuddle her.You are so lucky that she trusts you so well.This is just a neart warming photo Doug. I've really enjoyed viewing it.
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Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget ;)
She's a beauty. Sort of a raccoon model, I'd say, what with the way she posed for you. It's nice that you give her food. Some might disagree, but people need to stay as connected to animals and nature while they still can. Not in our generation, but in just a few further, it will be very difficult to have this kind of interaction. Thanks for the wonderful shot!
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~"In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths" (Prov. 3:6).~
Actually, I don't mind the focus. It gives Mama Raccoon a soft dreaminess, a look like she just woke from some wonderful dream that you were a part of. Love it !
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My parents made me what I am today ....... I'm thinking of suing ......CLICK TO SAVE LIVES !
.......MY GALLERY
I like your raccoon. She looks too young to have so-o-o many children :o)
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The Eyes tell it all Doug!! This is a great portrait of this Lady. 40 Lbs...that is a big Raccoon...gerry..
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Very cute and cuddly Doug, great expression you have captured here. I love it.
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"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what your gonna get" Forrest Gump...kinda relates to photograghy
Adorably precious!!!!!! I love this!
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YES, I still love you...YES...I am still your friend...YES...I care about your work...*sigh* I have just been incredibly busy and have little time to be on Caedes lately...
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THis is a cute photograph and I love the closeness of the image. Excellent work
jason
jason
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PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB ME AS I AM DISTURBED ENOUGH........hehe
Awww...he's too adorable, Doug! Love his expression too :) Terrific capture!
Lori
Lori
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What a sweet Raccoon. I think she likes you Doug :) Nice details of this cutiepie - love the light of her eyes. The soft effect of the image is perfect for her. Thanks for sharing your friend :)
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I need to catch up on things so can't comment too much. But I love all of your fine images :)
Awww! Shes so cute! It's like shes saying, "Ok, you have your pic, now can I go back to sleep?"
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"This isn't happening... It only thinks it's happening."
Hello Doug....If the eyes are the mirror of the soul, you have captured his soul with pefect clarity.....Well done Doug....All the best to you....Mick.
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I had not seen this before, and how precious this is!!! I can't stop looking at this lovely critter!! I love your little story about it, and I love that you were able to take this photo. Thank you ever so much, and my little grandkids will love it too...I will send it to them..for a desktop for sure.Verena
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Let us not be content to wait and see what will
happen, but give us the determination to make the right things happen.
Peter Marshall
I think it would be impossible not to feed her...she is very sweet..
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I very cool wild animal portrait Doug. The overall softness suggests your lens was near it's limit? But I think the central area of the face is sharp enough for the fringe softness not to be a problem. The expression is all in that central area, and what an expression it is, sleepy intelligence.
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It is not "The powerful attack the weak." it is "The fearful attack what they fear."
Whadda cutie pie!! Too bad about the focus, but the cuteness makes up for it for sure. A sweet shot for sure!!