This is a photo that has been in my Costa Rica gallery but has never been posted to the blog. If nothing else, the kinkajou is my favorite animal name. They are also sometimes called honey bears. Strictly nocturnal, they are rarely seen by humans and I was pretty excited when I got this shot. I was out spotlighting on my own, which is very difficult because usually I need someone to shine a light on the animal so that I can acquire focus. I had to position my headlamp in just the right spot on my head so that it was pointing directly at the kinkajou while I was looking through the viewfinder. All came together nicely and I was able to get several exposures while the kinkajou munched on what appears to be some sort of pineapple-like fruit.
Nikon D200 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 150mm) ISO 400, f/5.6 at 1/60th of a second, two Nikon SB-800 flash units mounted to a bracket
10 Comments
The shot is awesome! Love the way everything came together for this picture!
Probably easier for the kinkajou to eat his fruit than for you trying to manipulate your equipment! Nice job!
What a great creature and he’s eating breakfast!
glad you waited. i love it reminds me of a tarsier.
Can’t believe you haven’t posted this before! I love the kinkajou!
I agree with Mo. It reminds me of a Tarsier too!! So cute. Are they mild mannered?
Finally – you’ve revealed the perfect band name – awesomeness! Nice pic too
Great pict. That fruit is delicious btw!!! It is called fruta-do-conde in Brazil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar-apple). You have to try it.
Thanks Sharon, I was hoping someone could identify that fruit.
“Look at the camera now…cheese!” Absolutely precious!!