I photographed this kinkajou down on the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. I was hiking at night by myself when I spotted him munching away on what I believe to be a rollinia fruit. I’ve never tried rollinia myself but according to the fruit’s description of tasting like “caramel and lemon merengue pie” I don’t blame the kinkajou for not immediately taking off and giving me the opportunity to aim my flashlight, gain focus, set my flashes and release the shutter. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 150mm) ISO 400, f/5.6 at 1/60th of a second, two Nikon SB-600 flash units.
You have often written about photographing at night, Sean, during your travels about the world. Not only are you a wonderful wildlife photographer, but you are also as brave as Jack Benny was during his comedic heyday. Being a complete wuss, myself, I wouldn’t have the nerve to step outdoors into the wilderness at night for fear of running into a predator, big or small. Not only does the prospect of encountering, say a mountain lion scare the wits out of me, but the mere notion of stepping on a venomous snake or being bitten by a poisonous spider – especially in far off lands that house creatures I know zip about – has the power to virtually paralyze this coward. Do take precautions, but keep up the great work!
Thanks Sue. To be honest, this night “hike” was more of a short walk into the backyard woods. I hate to miss all the nighttime creatures when I visit tropical areas.
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I photographed this kinkajou down on the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. I was hiking at night by myself when I spotted him munching away on what I believe to be a rollinia fruit. I’ve never tried rollinia myself but according to the fruit’s description of tasting like “caramel and lemon merengue pie” I don’t blame the kinkajou for not immediately taking off and giving me the opportunity to aim my flashlight, gain focus, set my flashes and release the shutter. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 150mm) ISO 400, f/5.6 at 1/60th of a second, two Nikon SB-600 flash units.
So cute, reminds of the baby Tarsier!]
A little bit.
That fruit he is eating looks like a piece of BBQ-ed white meat chicken, a breast – resting on a bed of a tuber-leafed greens. It looks great.
I prefer the caramel lemon meringue.
Just chillin and snacking.
Doing what they do.
You have often written about photographing at night, Sean, during your travels about the world. Not only are you a wonderful wildlife photographer, but you are also as brave as Jack Benny was during his comedic heyday. Being a complete wuss, myself, I wouldn’t have the nerve to step outdoors into the wilderness at night for fear of running into a predator, big or small. Not only does the prospect of encountering, say a mountain lion scare the wits out of me, but the mere notion of stepping on a venomous snake or being bitten by a poisonous spider – especially in far off lands that house creatures I know zip about – has the power to virtually paralyze this coward. Do take precautions, but keep up the great work!
Thanks Sue. To be honest, this night “hike” was more of a short walk into the backyard woods. I hate to miss all the nighttime creatures when I visit tropical areas.
That’s the exact face I make when someone surprises me while I am eating fruit upside down in the dark.
Same Louis. Same.
great pic.) it sounds like a great fruit to eat. ? )