Here’s a species that I don’t post often but have photographed on numerous occasions. The collared peccary, one of three peccary species, ranges from the southern United States, down into South America. I photographed this one late one afternoon in La Selva, Costa Rica. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 3200, f/4 at 1/100th of a second
——- A striking pose
——- In a Costa Rican
——- Bye way
——- A high speed piggy
——- Body by Bugatti
——- Off road suspension
——- Dual tone finish
——- Envy of many
——- Low mileage.
What a superb composition and viewpoint! Where you laying on the ground for this one? I know from experience that sometimes if your subject is far away you can get the same effect without laying down. At my age, I usually need someone to help me up!
Thanks Rachel,
Yes, I was down on the ground for this one. Always nice when the animals allow me to get into that position. And I’ll tell you, it ain’t always easy for me to get back up either.
Yes, plant eating. They are classified as herbivores, but that won’t stop them from eating the occasional insect or lizard if it’s there in front of them.
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Here’s a species that I don’t post often but have photographed on numerous occasions. The collared peccary, one of three peccary species, ranges from the southern United States, down into South America. I photographed this one late one afternoon in La Selva, Costa Rica.
I did not know what to expect when opening. I never heard of this animal before. Thanks for sharing.
——- A striking pose
——- In a Costa Rican
——- Bye way
——- A high speed piggy
——- Body by Bugatti
——- Off road suspension
——- Dual tone finish
——- Envy of many
——- Low mileage.
What a superb composition and viewpoint! Where you laying on the ground for this one? I know from experience that sometimes if your subject is far away you can get the same effect without laying down. At my age, I usually need someone to help me up!
Thanks Rachel,
Yes, I was down on the ground for this one. Always nice when the animals allow me to get into that position. And I’ll tell you, it ain’t always easy for me to get back up either.
Ah, the inevitable journey of aging!
WOW… great photo Sean. Larry
Thanks Larry.
Never saw one of these guys before are they plant eating or looking for more tasty goodies
Aunt Sue
Yes, plant eating. They are classified as herbivores, but that won’t stop them from eating the occasional insect or lizard if it’s there in front of them.