Beaver are one North American mammal that I wish I had more photos of. I see them from time to time, but they have a well developed warning system when they sense an intruder and don’t wait around for long. They take that big flat tail and slap the water to alert all others in the area, before heading under water and retreating to their dens. This guy, on the other hand, was swimming along with me as I hiked down a riverside trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. I didn’t get a full body shot and the aforementioned tail, but I was able to record the nice green reflection off the surface of the water. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/80th of a second
Nice! I had one swim along the shoreline while I hiked, too. They’re relatively easy to photograph full body in our smaller towns in western MA. You just need to know where they are. The rail trail on Station Rd in S Amherst MA is a great spot for them. They’re use to having people walk the trail and if you go early in the morning or near dusk, they’re very active. And oftentimes the youngsters come out during the day and they’re fun to watch.
I have had the pleasure of photographing a beaver only once so far. I spotted it as it rounded some brush along the Klamath River, but, it soon spotted me. I managed to get only a couple of shots off and none are as nice as this one you captured, Sean. Well done!
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Beaver are one North American mammal that I wish I had more photos of. I see them from time to time, but they have a well developed warning system when they sense an intruder and don’t wait around for long. They take that big flat tail and slap the water to alert all others in the area, before heading under water and retreating to their dens. This guy, on the other hand, was swimming along with me as I hiked down a riverside trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. I didn’t get a full body shot and the aforementioned tail, but I was able to record the nice green reflection off the surface of the water.
—– Strength and teeth and will
—– Changes Maple to kindling
—– Swift stream to quiet pond .
Nice! I had one swim along the shoreline while I hiked, too. They’re relatively easy to photograph full body in our smaller towns in western MA. You just need to know where they are. The rail trail on Station Rd in S Amherst MA is a great spot for them. They’re use to having people walk the trail and if you go early in the morning or near dusk, they’re very active. And oftentimes the youngsters come out during the day and they’re fun to watch.
Thanks for the tip Rachel. If I’m ever in the area, I’ll have to check out that trail.
I have had the pleasure of photographing a beaver only once so far. I spotted it as it rounded some brush along the Klamath River, but, it soon spotted me. I managed to get only a couple of shots off and none are as nice as this one you captured, Sean. Well done!
great pic. ( they can cause a lot damagearound your lake or town, they also canbe good stick or log mover if need them moved. ect. )