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Posted by Dan Walters on August 20, 2011 at 11:49 PM
Pika
Captured this pika on Mount Evans this morning. These guys have some sharp little teeth! Thanks for looking.

Canon 1D Mark2
500mm f/4L
Posted by Dan Walters on August 20, 2011 at 11:50 PM
And this one....
Posted by Michael Hackett on August 21, 2011 at 11:44 AM
I love #1, he looks ferocious!
Posted by Kurt Bowman on August 21, 2011 at 12:43 PM
That first one takes the cake Dan! Not sure I have ever seen that behavior. Was he just jumping and yelping? Looks like he is ready to heave! :biggrin: :biggrin: but since no projectiles are coming out, I assume my first guess is closer?
All kidding aside, one of the best Pika shots I have seen.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on August 21, 2011 at 12:57 PM
#1 sure is unique, but I like #2 for the warmth and the slight head turn that allows one to see the black from nose to mouth. Nice selective focus that draws to the head and eye.
Posted by Todd Caudle on August 21, 2011 at 1:51 PM
That first one is incredible!
Posted by Brian Schrayer on August 21, 2011 at 3:14 PM
Those are great, Dan. I assume it is stretching and yawning in the first image. I like the nice warm light in the second image. Great work!!
Posted by Phillip Noll on August 21, 2011 at 4:35 PM
"I am absolutely adorable but don't piss me off!!" Never knew they had fangs! :eek: Excellent shots! :toast:
Posted by John Mumaw on August 21, 2011 at 5:32 PM
I have to agree with Doug K.'s observations. #1 really is unique, fun and interesting. An as always, professional caliber work!
Posted by Dan Walters on August 21, 2011 at 6:05 PM
Thanks! Appreciate the comments.
Posted by Richard Olsen on August 21, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Both are great, but #1 is another image, over the top!!
Love the pose! I think I need to follow you on your Pika outings :wink:
:toast:
Posted by Tom Kennon on August 21, 2011 at 9:53 PM
Hey Dan, both are great, but number #1 is truly unique! Great work!
Posted by Morris McClung on August 22, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Both are typical of your talent, but I do like #2 a touch more for that marvelous light.