Wombats seem to do one thing — eat grass. Lawns are always well manicured in areas where they live, like this field in Cradle Mountain National Park in Tasmania, Australia. They’re often so consumed with the task at hand they don’t notice a close approach with a wide-angle lens. This guy came right up to my camera and didn’t miss a beat. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 800, f/5 at 1/400th of a second.
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Wombats seem to do one thing — eat grass. Lawns are always well manicured in areas where they live, like this field in Cradle Mountain National Park in Tasmania, Australia. They’re often so consumed with the task at hand they don’t notice a close approach with a wide-angle lens. This guy came right up to my camera and didn’t miss a beat. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 800, f/5 at 1/400th of a second.
Grrreat shot! I think you just gave us a new approach to lawn care, Sean – many thanks! Love the image’s title!
Thanks Sue. One of the easier subjects I’ve had the pleasure of photographing.
We may not have wombats in the US, but we do have plenty of goats! Great shot! Love the low to the ground perspective that you use so well.
you must have caught him on one of his cheat days
From this shot it feels I can reach out and touch him.
I spot a beady eye in your direction has he confused you with Mr De Mill?