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The Lookout

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Posted by Mike Smith on July 18, 2010 at 1:08 PM
The Lookout
One from my recent walking holiday in Austria. I had a single day dedicated to wildlife photography and spent a really nice day just lazing on a small area of grass on a glacial mountain amongst a small family of european marmots.

I think this is a young male as its not overly shaggy compared to several in the family group.

Lightweight travel kit, Oly E620, 50-200 with 1.4 tc, 1 series gitzo and acratech ballhead. No special technique or clothing used, just patience and keeping absolutely dead still until accepted.

Full frame resized for the web
Posted by Justin on July 18, 2010 at 1:59 PM
Sounds like a perfect way to spend the day and an excellent shot too. :cool: :toast:
Posted by Phil Mclean on July 18, 2010 at 2:22 PM
Good one Mike.Slightly distracting background behind the marmot but that's minor.

Phil. :toast:
Posted by John Robinson on July 18, 2010 at 3:28 PM
Nit covered . Good one. Great animals they are too.
Cheers
Jr
Posted by Ron McCombe on July 18, 2010 at 4:03 PM
Lovely image Mike, brilliant little critters

Ron
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on July 19, 2010 at 2:36 AM
Minor nit covered but otherwise a lovely image. :wavey:
Posted by Karen Summers on July 19, 2010 at 8:22 AM
agree about the oof bit in the background but still a nice shot what a cute little critter