I’ve searched for few animals with as much determination as I have the platypus. Halfway through my three week trip to Australia back in 2006, I almost gave up to concentrate on more common species like kangaroos and koalas. That’s when I came across this guy. I was on Kangaroo Island just south of Adelaide. This odd little fellow was in a small water hole. It took me a while to habituate the notoriously shy animal, but once I did I was able to get several shots as he/she splashed around on the surface of the water. This was one of the first frames I took that day, at a rather slow shutter speed, but I liked the effect that it had on the water. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 manual focus lens, ISO 400, f/5.6 at 1/30th of a second
Thanks Jake. This was back in the day when my long lens was slow and manual focus. Tough getting any sort of action, but every now and again a few keepers.
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I’ve searched for few animals with as much determination as I have the platypus. Halfway through my three week trip to Australia back in 2006, I almost gave up to concentrate on more common species like kangaroos and koalas. That’s when I came across this guy. I was on Kangaroo Island just south of Adelaide. This odd little fellow was in a small water hole. It took me a while to habituate the notoriously shy animal, but once I did I was able to get several shots as he/she splashed around on the surface of the water. This was one of the first frames I took that day, at a rather slow shutter speed, but I liked the effect that it had on the water.
Wow 1/30th shutter speed…AND on a 600mm….Great shot dude!!
Thanks Jake. This was back in the day when my long lens was slow and manual focus. Tough getting any sort of action, but every now and again a few keepers.
Silken water wraps the bill —- A hint of fur a reptile eye —- Cute but venomous to boot .
Love it when you give up on something, just let it go, and there it is! I can imagine how stoked you were to see this strange guy.
For sure Ann, one of my favorite moments in the wild.
Evolution in plain site.
Amazing!!!!!!
great pic. today.