This is the puma that was the most tolerant of our presence and therefore the most photogenic. We spotted her on two separate days and she acted as if she didn’t even see us while going about her business of resting in the grass, drinking from water holes and stalking guanacos — the lama-like creatures that were seemingly everywhere. Often times I’m trying to get closer to wildlife for tighter shots. In Patagonia I was constantly going wider to include more of the habitat and scenery. Thus was the case for this shot as the puma stopped for a moment to survey her territory before heading down the hill to feast on a guanaco kill she had hidden at the bottom. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/1250th of a second
Loving these pics and your stories from Patagonia! I was in Argentine Patagonia last fall for penguin and whale watching & the landscape there is so flat and dry sandy desert…so very different from the mountainous part you visited. Beautiful! Patagonia is a treasure trove!
Thanks Amanda. I need to go to Argentina next to photograph their slightly different species like the mara and the pudu. I know that Chilean Patagonia also has a desert-y area but it’s further north than where I was. The tight grouping of mountains in Torres Del Paine is really spectacular. I’ll post some shots soon with those peaks in the backdrop.
Real nice, Sean! I tend to go in tight on wildlife shots, but there are those times when “place” is also important. You captured both puma and Patagonia in this image.
—– As an eagle would
—– Soar
—– This puma waits
—– Each husbanding their vital
—– Energies
—– As life in Patagonia
—– Is at its best
—– Hardscrabble so
—– Patience will guide them .
As always, love how you incorporate the terrain with the wild animal. Too many nature photographers today zoom in for that closest of closeup shots. They can be dramatic. But I find the animal and the landscape tells a better story.
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This is the puma that was the most tolerant of our presence and therefore the most photogenic. We spotted her on two separate days and she acted as if she didn’t even see us while going about her business of resting in the grass, drinking from water holes and stalking guanacos — the lama-like creatures that were seemingly everywhere. Often times I’m trying to get closer to wildlife for tighter shots. In Patagonia I was constantly going wider to include more of the habitat and scenery. Thus was the case for this shot as the puma stopped for a moment to survey her territory before heading down the hill to feast on a guanaco kill she had hidden at the bottom.
thi puma cat probaloly was waiting for you leave so she could enjoy her dinner in peace. ? )
Ha. No, she was just taking her time before getting back to her hidden dinner.
Loving these pics and your stories from Patagonia! I was in Argentine Patagonia last fall for penguin and whale watching & the landscape there is so flat and dry sandy desert…so very different from the mountainous part you visited. Beautiful! Patagonia is a treasure trove!
Thanks Amanda. I need to go to Argentina next to photograph their slightly different species like the mara and the pudu. I know that Chilean Patagonia also has a desert-y area but it’s further north than where I was. The tight grouping of mountains in Torres Del Paine is really spectacular. I’ll post some shots soon with those peaks in the backdrop.
Real nice, Sean! I tend to go in tight on wildlife shots, but there are those times when “place” is also important. You captured both puma and Patagonia in this image.
Thanks Sue. I’m always trying to get both the tight shot and the wide if the animal allows me the time.
—– As an eagle would
—– Soar
—– This puma waits
—– Each husbanding their vital
—– Energies
—– As life in Patagonia
—– Is at its best
—– Hardscrabble so
—– Patience will guide them .
As always, love how you incorporate the terrain with the wild animal. Too many nature photographers today zoom in for that closest of closeup shots. They can be dramatic. But I find the animal and the landscape tells a better story.
Welcome back trip will supply us with many new adventures
Great natural shot with mountains behind
Aunt Sue
Beautiful! I love getting a feel for the terrain.