I photographed this Tasmanian pademelon early in the morning before the sun had broken the horizon. I used a bit of flash to add to the faint light of dawn. Pademelons are one of the smallest macropods — the family of marsupials that kangaroos and wallabies also belong to. Photographed on Maria Island, just off the coast of Tasmania. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 260mm) ISO 800, f/8 at 1/160th of a second, Nikon SB-900 flash.
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I photographed this Tasmanian pademelon early in the morning before the sun had broken the horizon. I used a bit of flash to add to the faint light of dawn. Pademelons are one of the smallest macropods — the family of marsupials that kangaroos and wallabies also belong to. Photographed on Maria Island, just off the coast of Tasmania. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 260mm) ISO 800, f/8 at 1/160th of a second, Nikon SB-900 flash.
If it’s the smallest of the macropods, that technically makes it a micromacropod.
Excellent point Louis. I need to take that up with the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature.
Great photo, Sean. The flash worked its magic to highlight the eyes and lighter-hued “facing” fur.
The lighting is delightful! But I must say, he looks like I feel after Thanksgiving dinner: a little pudgy, a little groggy, and totally at peace!