Here’s another look at a genet. They are commonly called genet cats, but aren’t really cats at all and are more closely related to mongooses. This one came creeping around our camp one night in Botswana. We were actually at dinner and luckily, I brought my camera along in case of just such a thing. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 640, f/4 at 1/60th of a second, two SB-900 flash units on off camera bracket
He’s a lovely little fellow. Does look cat-like. I am amazed how you sat up your double flash without him running away, then got your camera out and took this great image..Sean, you are MAGIC. The all-animal whisperer.
Thanks Pauline, it’s nice when nocturnal animals are so close to the camera that I don’t have to worry about getting red eye. You can really see what the eyes look like.
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He’s a lovely little fellow. Does look cat-like. I am amazed how you sat up your double flash without him running away, then got your camera out and took this great image..Sean, you are MAGIC. The all-animal whisperer.
Thanks Lawrie, I wish I could say I was that fast. I had the camera set up and ready to go just in case any animals came creeping around our camp.
French poets haunt the night—-These cats are not what they seem—-But are most curious.
What a cutie
I always think, Jean Genet.
Thanks Gray, now I know who Jean Genet is.
this really depicts their incredible night vision, fabulous shot
Thanks Pauline, it’s nice when nocturnal animals are so close to the camera that I don’t have to worry about getting red eye. You can really see what the eyes look like.
Very cool. Great detail.