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Previously Posted Night Photo of Opossum - Looking to Find Photographer

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Posted by Rebecka on February 14, 2011 at 10:01 AM
This is a long shot, but about a year ago, someone posted an outstanding capture of a Virginia Opossum climbing up a branch.

If I recall correctly, the photo was taken using motion detection and some outdoor spotlights.

If anyone knows who took the picture, please would you contact me? My brother is writing a book about nocturnal animals, and needs a shot of an opossum.

Thank you!
Posted by Melody Watson on February 14, 2011 at 5:52 PM
Hi Rebecka
I have a night shot of a possum taken in Australia. Dont know if they are the same. I have it on a family website http://www.pbase.com/elmwood/image/43698439 .If any use to you let me know.
Melody
www.naturesimages.ca
Posted by Joe Sulik on February 14, 2011 at 11:47 PM
Dave Courtenay was posting some incredible images of opossums at night last May. He might be who you are referring to.
Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 15, 2011 at 11:03 PM
Rebecka I think it was Dave too - here is a link to his email via NPN:

http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/bbs.cgi?a=vm&mr=62933&CGISESSID=4d23d2f3d82524d314830bab28ad98d4&u=28905

Good luck -

Sandy
Posted by Rebecka on February 17, 2011 at 5:19 AM
Bingo - David Courtenay it was, and I am in contact with him. Thank you!

Melody - your image of a opossum is wonderful, but the species is indeed different than we have here. As the book is about nocturnal animals of the Northeast, it wouldn't work, but I very much appreciate your gesture!