Bobcat

Gallery: WildlifePosted April 1, 2017220 views9 comments

Bobcat photographed at Santa Clara Ranch in South Texas. This animal walked around the back of the clearing in front of the blind I was shooting from, it was kind enough to stop and turn for the camera for a few moments. A few moments later another Bobcat followed the same path and about a half an hour later that animal came in for a drink, I will also post an image of that soon. I was thrilled to get some images of this species which I had seen a few times but never managed to get a good image of before.

Canon 1DX II, 500F4 1/2500 F6.3, iso 1250, Gitzo tripod, Wimberley head, blind (settings for bird photography), full frame.

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 1, 2017 at 9:53 PM

Excellent! Nice, cooperating cat - sweet light, great face/stare/eyes, and typical habitat.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Jim Gavin on April 1, 2017 at 9:55 PM

As good as it gets. Excellent. Eagerly awaiting the next one.

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on April 2, 2017 at 3:28 PM

Great capture Nate with wonderful light in natural habitat. You couldn't have paid him to strike a better pose!

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on April 2, 2017 at 8:04 PM

Yes, Nate, every bobcat I see is on the move! Congrats on these encounters and you made good with some nice warm light, too.

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on April 2, 2017 at 11:38 PM

Couldn't you at least get him to smile too? Geez.... enlightened

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Comment posted by Charles Bell on April 3, 2017 at 1:06 PM

Great shot, Nate. During my 20 years living in the Colorado foothills I only saw a few Bobcats and never had one in view long enough for a photograph.

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on April 3, 2017 at 5:09 PM

The spotting on some of these Texas bobcats is pretty intriguing. There's much more of it along the body than what I've seen on bobcats in California or Wyoming/Montana. You almost wonder if there's some ocelot blood in the lineage somewhere (especially since there have been some ocelot sightings on our side of the border)! ;)

Lovely portrait, Nate, and congrats on the sighting. The light couldn't be better for this.

Max

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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on April 4, 2017 at 6:42 PM

What a find, Nate!! That pose is pretty special. I find myself wanting just a smidge more room on the left for his hind leg. Can't wait to see the next in the series!

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on April 7, 2017 at 12:27 AM

Gorgeous animal Nate. Wonderful light, interesting look. Can't get much better than this.

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