I’ve been backdating a lot of posts recently. I’ve had a lot of photos to share and felt it would be too many for one post; and I can’t not post them, right? I’m caught up now, and this one is coming at you live – so to speak – on Thursday, June 16. I know, it’s exciting for me too. 🙂
Yesterday, after work, I walked across the road to get the mail. Coming back up the drive, I spied our resident groundhog (I think? I’ve been referring to him as a gopher, but I think it’s more likely a groundhog? And could be a her – I’m pretty sure there are actually two, though I rarely see them both at the same time).
I immediately ran (slowly and quietly so as not to startle the wildlife, so I guess it couldn’t actually be called running) to get my camera. I can’t help myself, any sighting of the various critters that wander through our neighbourhood makes me want my camera. It’s what I like to do.
I made it back outside and Mr. Groundhog was still there, munching on grass. I was worried that my hands weren’t steady enough, but thanks to Image Stabilizing lenses, it seemed to turn out okay.
If he was building tunnels in our lawn, I wouldn’t be very happy, but he’s still so very cute. That was as close as I could zoom, but I was able to crop a pretty good image.
See? Adorable.
Deep down in my soul, I see myself wanting a bigger zoom lens at some point. But for now I am content.
Of course, while I was out there playing wildlife photographer, Frank came running out, all disgruntled that I was on the outside of the fence while he was stuck inside. Zappa was not too far behind. Though between their reluctance to stay still and the fence I was looking through, it was hard to take pictures. Mostly they are good models…but sometimes not.
