The other night I was out walking my dog when I spotted a striped skunk in the front yard. I quickly turned around and headed to the back yard. Where I saw another one. It’s been about a year since I’ve seen any skunks, and being among my favorite woodland creatures, I grabbed my long lens and flash set up and quickly captured a few photos at a safe distance. I also adjusted my camera trap before heading in for the night, hoping for a few wide angle shots when I got up the next day. The skunk obliged. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 400, f/14 at 1/80th of a second, Cognisys camera box, trail monitor and two remote flash units.
I can’t imagine KSully’s reaction if I were to walk into the house after being skunked. I guess I wouldn’t be allowed to walk in. For that alone, I am very careful.
Funny, skunk showed up a week or two to ago at Old Nugent Farm, your mother’s old stomping ground, and they have been coming out at night. The most plentiful community of skunks that I have ever seen is in downtown Edgartown, right near the docks. They missed surprised more than a few fresh tourists.
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The other night I was out walking my dog when I spotted a striped skunk in the front yard. I quickly turned around and headed to the back yard. Where I saw another one. It’s been about a year since I’ve seen any skunks, and being among my favorite woodland creatures, I grabbed my long lens and flash set up and quickly captured a few photos at a safe distance. I also adjusted my camera trap before heading in for the night, hoping for a few wide angle shots when I got up the next day. The skunk obliged. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 400, f/14 at 1/80th of a second, Cognisys camera box, trail monitor and two remote flash units.
A little smelly but they are a good photo subject
This guy fluffed his tail for you but must be careful around them
I can’t imagine KSully’s reaction if I were to walk into the house after being skunked. I guess I wouldn’t be allowed to walk in. For that alone, I am very careful.
Love this shot.
Thanks Donna. Nice to be able to photograph skunks without worrying about getting skunked.
This photo is so good i can almost smell it. Weirdly enough, it smells like Brut, Listerine and a hint of shower mildew. No skunk.
Funny, skunk showed up a week or two to ago at Old Nugent Farm, your mother’s old stomping ground, and they have been coming out at night. The most plentiful community of skunks that I have ever seen is in downtown Edgartown, right near the docks. They missed surprised more than a few fresh tourists.
GREAT PIC. ) I HOPE YOU MADE TO SAFETY BEFORE THIS BOMB WENT OFF. IN NEBIOR HOOD.
That skunk was really showing off! Glad you weren’t on the “business end” of this one!
I think of Gramps getting sprayed in our red shag carpet family room!