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Backyard Bandit

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Posted by Daniel Loomis on May 11, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Backyard Bandit
Definitely NOT a bird!

This little bandit is a regular visitor to our bird feeders (he climbs a 1/2" metal pipe to get to one) and the food bowls we set out for a family of feral cats in our backyard.

40D, 500mm, f/4.5, 1/320s, ISO 640. Cropped about 20%
Posted by Matthew Kennedy on May 11, 2009 at 8:57 PM
He looks very young. I actually did a U turn on top of Petit Jean today trying to get a shot of a Raccoon that was crossing the road. He didn't hang around though. Weird seeing something other than a bird from you. Good shot though, I like how he is peaking over the wood.
Posted by Larry Daniel on May 11, 2009 at 9:36 PM
From the way he is looking at you makes me wonder if he was wondering why you didn't bring more food for him.


:cool:
Posted by Tom Kennon on May 11, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Great shot, Daniel. You are making good use of that big glass!
Posted by Bill Dark on May 12, 2009 at 8:57 AM
Great shot, Daniel. Coons are kinda fun to watch for awhile, but can become a real nusance around a bird feeder. Guess they're better than a big ol' black bear hanging around though ...
Posted by Angela Classen on May 12, 2009 at 9:11 PM
A cute little bandit he is! You captured him in a great pose and I like the mischevious glint in his eyes. Did you use fill flash?