Thursday, July 6, 2023

Tasting the Prickly Pear Fruit

 

The telephoto lens on my little Nikon camera sometimes surprises me.  I use it a lot when taking photos of animals and birds and it can be tricky to keep steady when the lens if fully extended and it's hand-held.  However, every now and then I'll get a good, clear shot like this one of a squirrel snacking on a prickly-pear fruit.

I can get even closer and I'm still far enough away that the little critter doesn't get intimidated by my presence.  This little fellow just continued nibbling on its treat.  

11 comments:

  1. Yes, these are excellent pictures!

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  2. Amazing. The longest lens Nikon made for the series of camera I am using, is 300mm on APSC. I wish they made something longer - the line has been discontinued.

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  3. Great shots! A good telephoto or zoom lens is one thing that I miss when taking pictures with my phone. (Also a good macro.)

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  4. Great captures and a very impressive phone photo.

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  5. These are great shots, Sharon. It is interesting to see the variation in its fur.

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  6. you must have a very steady hand! I looked up your camera , i admire your photography so much, but I am sure that I could not take anything that was not an absolute blur. I wobble!

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  7. Seriously in love with the nuts

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  8. Camera capabilities are pretty amazing these days.

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