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Dedicated to :iconmssbehave: (Nanda) in honor of a 'missed opportunity' she still speaks of with regret. :bow: I hope this helps somehow and doesn't just enhance your regret. :nod: :fingerscrossed:

Not one of my technically better captures, but I thought she might enjoy this regardless.

I made a trip to a small local lake. Not sure of it's name...I just call it 'Dirty Lake' as it's a lake that at one time, had become so polluted that it was actually deemed toxic. Efforts have been made to clean it up and it must be working at least to some degree as I have photographed Osprey eating fish from the lake and a River Otter swimming in it as well as many other types of wildlife living in or around it. This particular day, I was bushwhacking a trail through the dense undergrowth surrounding the lake, following a little stream that parallels the lake when I came across this little family of raccoons. It appeared that Mom was giving her two little ones a lesson in hunting for food or maybe just showing them one of her favorite pools. As soon as I poked my head through the brush to get some shots, she focused right on me. I guess a Mother's natural instincts to protect her young was strong in her. Managed to get this one shot before she herded them back into the undergrowth. Still, for me, that one short moment was a thrilling experience as it always is for me when I come face to face with any truly wild wildlife that many can't experience the way a photographer does. :excited: It's like I've been privy to a glimpse into a mysterious world that few get invitations to. :wow:


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*JocelyneR Sep 11, 2010
Oh, I love it, how lucky you have been! :love:

You know, Mark, each and every evening and night, there is a family of raccoons who come on the veranda to eat the bird seeds. The parents and 3 children, a little bigger now than the ones on your photo. They are making such a noise! lol
But I read what you wrote in a reply, they are not aggressive at all with me, the children would come easily towards me but the parents don't let them to do it.
Unfortunately, as it is dark outside and they are running away when I show up, I can't take good pics of them.
End of the story! :D
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~LoneWolfPhotography Oct 30, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
And a great story it was too, Jo! :D Yeh, I guess I DO get lucky once in a while....at least, that's how I feel when I get a chance to take shots like this one. :nod:

I know you don't think they're agressive and with you being Dr. Doolittle and all that's probably true :D but I hope you're being careful. They can be unpredictable. :nod:

You may not have gotten any photos of them yet, but I know you will one day....you're a whiz at getting great shots of all your animal friends. :nod: :D
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*La-Vita-a-Bella Aug 24, 2010  Professional Photographer
Great capture! :D
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~LoneWolfPhotography Aug 29, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
Really? :blushes: I thought it was just so-so but I'm happy if you liked it. :nod: :hug:
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*La-Vita-a-Bella Sep 6, 2010  Professional Photographer
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Mood: Love *JocelyneR Aug 23, 2010
Aww! I love it, Mark, it is so adorable! :love:
You know how much I love wildlife, I think you do as well... :aww:

Beautiful dedication to Nanda! :heart:
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~LoneWolfPhotography Aug 29, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
Yes, I DO know how much you love wildlife and it's evident in all of your photos. :nod: And yes, I do as well and if it's obvious to you, then I am succeeding in capturing them the way I hoped for. :bow:
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!mssbehave Aug 23, 2010
featured in my journal i just had to share it :)
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~LoneWolfPhotography Aug 29, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
It was dedicated to you Nanda, and you may do with it as you please. :nod: :D Thank you so much for featuring it...I'm so happy you enjoyed it. :hug:
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!mssbehave Sep 4, 2010
i know we just meet but was a perfect dedication to me since i just love lil critters hehehe hope you having a good weekend a lil behind on Da because last few days i was getting ready for a hurricane that by the time got here barely happen lol :hug:
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