I’ll admit, I was a bit nervous when this Patagonian hog-nosed skunk got up on its hind legs to sniff the air. It was bothered no doubt, by a particular camera-carrying American. I remained as still as possible (snapping away of course) until the skunk regained its confidence and resumed the serious task of eating grass. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 340mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/3200th of a second
I looked at this last night, in the fading light, and I, too, thought it was an image of a bird. When it comes to photographing skunks, one must be nimble and one must be quick. I once photographed a juvenile skunk that took up residence behind my friends’ cabin along the Klamath River. In my nimbleness and in my quickness, I managed to snap 3-4 images, most of which are blurry. With the aid of sharpening, one image came out kind of okay. So, Sean, you have my respect for getting this shot!
No doubt Sue, I had to go to Patagonia to get my first skunk photos in the wild. I’ve seen plenty in the US but have never been able to get photos. Still looking for my first baby skunks.
Sean you may never talk to me again
Just saw my comment & was a little surprised that my phone took over what I wanted to say or just a mistake by me
Get the picture & run is a lot better
——- The hair stands
——- On your neck
——- Your stomach takes
——- Takes a turn
——- Learned response
——- To pied pariah
——- Can we find language
——- For encroachment with
——- This adorable nose .
What an adorable little pink snout! BTW, you don’t have to be concerned, at least for American skunks, about being sprayed by them if you observe their behavior. They are a bit slow to react. As long as they’re facing you, you’re all set. If they turn their back, leave immediately. They turn their backs to you and point their behind at you and then spray. I’ve had many peaceful encounters with my yard skunks with no problem. We have some mutual respect going on.
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I’ll admit, I was a bit nervous when this Patagonian hog-nosed skunk got up on its hind legs to sniff the air. It was bothered no doubt, by a particular camera-carrying American. I remained as still as possible (snapping away of course) until the skunk regained its confidence and resumed the serious task of eating grass.
It resembles a bird.
Ha, I guess it does. Some sort of wet crow, or magpie.
Funny looking little guy sometimes you have to get the shit & run!
Aunt Sue
I looked at this last night, in the fading light, and I, too, thought it was an image of a bird. When it comes to photographing skunks, one must be nimble and one must be quick. I once photographed a juvenile skunk that took up residence behind my friends’ cabin along the Klamath River. In my nimbleness and in my quickness, I managed to snap 3-4 images, most of which are blurry. With the aid of sharpening, one image came out kind of okay. So, Sean, you have my respect for getting this shot!
No doubt Sue, I had to go to Patagonia to get my first skunk photos in the wild. I’ve seen plenty in the US but have never been able to get photos. Still looking for my first baby skunks.
Sean you may never talk to me again
Just saw my comment & was a little surprised that my phone took over what I wanted to say or just a mistake by me
Get the picture & run is a lot better
😐 Sorry
Aunt Sue
Ha, thanks Aunt Sue. The first one made sense too. It is a skunk we’re talking about.
——- The hair stands
——- On your neck
——- Your stomach takes
——- Takes a turn
——- Learned response
——- To pied pariah
——- Can we find language
——- For encroachment with
——- This adorable nose .
What an adorable little pink snout! BTW, you don’t have to be concerned, at least for American skunks, about being sprayed by them if you observe their behavior. They are a bit slow to react. As long as they’re facing you, you’re all set. If they turn their back, leave immediately. They turn their backs to you and point their behind at you and then spray. I’ve had many peaceful encounters with my yard skunks with no problem. We have some mutual respect going on.
Good point, Rachel, I will keep your comment in mind next time I encounter “Rose”.