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Baby coons...

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Posted by Rick Lundh on June 16, 2010 at 4:23 PM
Baby coons...
Hiking in the gorge last night and I came upon 4 baby racoons. THeir mother was nowhere in sight and they seemed very lost and confused. I really wanted to take these guys home as I knew they were going to be somebody's meal soon. They didnt run at all. I shot about 80 frames of these guys, just 4 feet away.
Posted by David Bostock on June 16, 2010 at 9:47 PM
Wow, what a story, Rick. And a sensational pic too! I hope Mom showed up sometime after you left. Very cool image.
Posted by Jeremy Cram on June 16, 2010 at 10:18 PM
I doubt anything happened to them, David. I got a frantic call from Rick last night asking how in the hell do you take care of 4 baby racoons. Man, I wish I was able to make it last night that would have been great fun to shoot those little guys, way cute. :toast:
Posted by Rick Lundh on June 17, 2010 at 1:41 AM
haha... I wish. The thought did cross my mind. As if they werent cute enough...they actually fell asleep right in front of me! Ya missed out dude :razz:
Posted by Rick Lundh on June 17, 2010 at 1:45 AM
ok, one more...look at that fro!
Posted by Geoff Shapiro on June 18, 2010 at 8:50 AM
What cuties, Rick! You've got some really amazing portraits of them. I'm glad you didn't really try to take them home with you though, as you'd never have time to take pictures in the future if you had!! :rolleyes:
Posted by Scott Smorra on June 22, 2010 at 10:19 PM
Very cool photos Rick. I really like the one that fell asleep. These photos put raccoons back into a higher standing with me. I usually despise them, since they tear apart my yard looking for worms/grubs. Thanks for posting.