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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 9/19/2006
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Yeah, my favorite lens (17-85 EFS) stopped working, so now it's gone back to Canon for repairs. $100 and 3 weeks from now, I should have it back.
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Dave Arnold
{K:55680} 9/19/2006
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Thanks Joggie. Thhis was the first time I've ever had such an opportunity with an animal such as this. I was so happy that she was so cooperative.
Dave
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Dave Arnold
{K:55680} 9/19/2006
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Thanks Paul, I appreciate your comments. I know I need to upgrade my lenses, especially since I am getting so involved in photography (finally in my life). I do want to check out that 10mm Sigma you got, though I am very disappointed in the Sigma macro lens I bought a few months ago. Right now, I need to replace my 24-85 MM lens, It is trashed.
Dave
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Dave Arnold
{K:55680} 9/19/2006
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Gracias Alicia. Sé que ella recelaba de mí pero era lento y hablé con ella, no haciendo repentino mueve. Ella podría decir yo no la dolería. Por lo menos que es lo que creo.
Dave
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Alicia Popp
{K:87532} 9/19/2006
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Wow! precioso animal y encanto de retrato, cómo te mira!
Me gusta el bichito, pero lo respeto, la verdad les tengo cierta desconfianza a los felinos... como a los truenos! ja ja ja
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Joggie van Staden
{K:41700} 9/18/2006
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Superb shot, excellent timing and exposure Dave! Well done!
Joggie
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 9/18/2006
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Wow. What a great shot, especially with that lens, Dave. I have the same lens, and it's not my first choice for sharp images, but when I need the reach, I have no choice.
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Aniko Heart
{K:26503} 9/18/2006
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Thanks Dave... yes... I did a little research after posting the lynx thing... and indeed they are related ... closely.
Amazing creatures and indeed astonishing as to how small animals can often prey on much larger ones with success. Nature is incredible.
Thank you again for this information. Appreciated!
Hugs~
Ani :)
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Dave Arnold
{K:55680} 9/18/2006
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Thanks, Aniko. I never thought of the Lynx. So I've done a little research. Lynx are a little larger than this guy (or girl). From everything I've read, this cat fits the description of the Bobcat, though. Their scientific name is "Lynx Rufus" so their must be distinct similarities.
Interestingly enough, I continue to read where fawn is in the regular diet of these cats. I was astounded when I was taking his picture that as small as he was, he was going after something that was 10 times his size. This is from a web site I found:
"The bobcat eats a wide range of small and medium-sized prey including mice, snowshoe hares, squirrels, birds, and white-tailed deer fawns. The bobcat can kill an adult deer by pouncing on the deer's neck from an over-hanging tree limb and piercing the jugular vein in the deer's neck with its teeth."
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Aniko Heart
{K:26503} 9/18/2006
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Oh Dave! This is amazing! What a shot! Looking at the ears in particular, it reminds me of lynx??? I'm probably wrong. Since the Lynx and bobcat are so closely related, I think you are right, Dave.. this is a gorgeous bobcat.
Exceptional pic, my Dear Sweet Friend!
Ani :)
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Dave Arnold
{K:55680} 9/18/2006
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Thanks, Sam for your comment and visit. I guess you could say it is a jungle cat except where he lives, it is high desert mountains instead of jungle. I think it is a Bobcat, a wild cat, but then I really don't know my cats well enough. I just shot this today while on a photo outing and didn't have time to check with anyone or do any research.
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Sam Kh
{K:19017} 9/18/2006
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VERY ATTRACTIVE CAT! IS IT JUNGLE CAT?
VERY FANTASTIC SHOT, WELL DONE
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