Wombats can often be photographed at very close range. Thus was obviously the case as this one emerged from its burrow in Cradle Mountain National Park in Tasmania. In fact, I had my fisheye lens mounted to my camera, allowing me to get very up close and personal but still show the environment. Nikon D810 with Sigma 15mm fisheye lens, ISO 800, f/4 at 1/125th of a second.
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GREAT PIC., MUST BE NICE COOL PLACE TO SPEND THE DAY, AND LIVE. )
He blends in with the environment.
The koala’s less cute cousin?
Hmmm, not sure who I’d give top cuteness billing. Pretty close. But yes, both marsupials.
Had no idea wombats welcome “up close & personal paparazzi”. I just love wombats – how could one not? Their very name shouts “warm & fuzzy”.
No doubt Sue. It was a great pleasure to get to know and hold a young rescued wombat while I was there. Very docile creatures.