Making A New Friend - (larger)

many thanks for the comments I have not been able to address yet, I will try to get caught up tomorrow. ;-) Gail

A lovely composition Gail! I like the use of light as well. You must have been excited to catch this pose and yet it is sharp so you did not shake the camera. Well done. Best regards, Rob 

Yes, I was very excited, at least when I realized that he was willing to let me come 'just so close' and continue to enjoy  his 'treat'. That is the point where I realized I just may have the opportunity to get an image. My sincere thanks Robert for taking the time to share your thoughts on this image.

Thanks Patsy. Yes he sure was enjoy the Crab Apples!!! That was good for me - he was less skittish when he was eating!! many thanks for your visit, Gail

Thank you each one for letting me know how much you enjoyed this image. I do appreciate your encouragement and support. ;-) Gail

Many thanks Neil for dropping by!! What a treat! I do hope you have been able to get out and about and capture some images. I have missed you here on PN. It is hard to believe that it is Fall. I know it will be getting cold where you live now. We are in a Frost Warning tonite. But it will warm up a bit next week. Safe travels wherever you wander!

thankyou Yannis, I was not sure if I would get any images that were not 'shaky' or too dark. Pleased you dropped by, my sincere thanks, Gail

Some days I'm more fortunate than others. I was disappointed the flowers were nearly all dead. This fellow made up for it!

Sincere thanks for your encouraging comments. Yes, we must be friends with the animals, but I still am very careful when I am out on my own, some can be a bit nasty. I don't know if that is because of perhaps being bit by another animal, or if they are just having a 'bad day'!! This fellow certainly wasn't!

My sincere thanks for all your help and suggestions Mike. I was a bit unsure of myself, but just decided to 'go for it'. Your advice did pay off. I need to be more confidant out there. Really what do I have to loose by trying??? Nothing really, and so much to gain.

I think it takes proving it to oneself at times. Fortunately I am open to doing just that.

 

Thank you for keeping tabs on me, it does help!!! ;-) Gail

Actually I think this was SUPPER ! I headed out a bit later in the afternoon. I think that is why I didn't see any butterflies or many bees. He does have a cute mouth, that little pink tongue is not often seen.

Sincere thanks Holger for your visit and thank you for letting me know that the 'fire' was not anywhere near you!

He looks a little disturbed by having to pose.  The paparazzi can be relentless.

You're right, I had him cornered. I was not afraid of harassing him too much. You just got to get the capture. I haven't been offered near the price it's worth. Most popular Groundhog in these parts!!!! ;-) Gail

How beautiful shot!! Great work as usual.

Cheers

Hello my happy friend!! I think this fellow would have liked you a lot!!! I am so pleased to hear you enjoyed this image Alberto, I hope the bad weather is not heading in any direction near 'you & yours'!!!

Always good to hear from your Alberto, ;-) cheers for now, Gail

Isn't it amazing to see these little guys doing their business so close to us without any fear?! In Belarus it never happens - they just don't exist in big cities, I think. I am amazed every time I see them in Toronto already for 15 years. The very first week of our life in Canada (we lived in Richmond Hill for a few weeks) a big fox just crossed the street and a highway as if it was absolutely normal. May be it was.... A few weeks ago I met a deer while taking pictures of the sunset just along DVP a few steps away from the place I live...Great friend you made! All the best, Tamara

I am not surprised you saw a Deer. They are coming further South all the time and have actually been the major cause of the increase in 'Tic' bites (from what I hear-I have a few family members who have had the misfortune of being bit!). But they are beautiful to see when you are not used to seeing them in the city. I think any time that we can capture a creature that is a bit 'charming' and nor 'overly' friendly is a Bonus!!! Many thanks for sharing your experiences with me Tamara, and of course for dropping by!

I hope you Mother and brother are both doing well, so glad you had the opportunity to visit this summer!!! ;-) sincere wishes for a bountiful FALL, Gail

I'm really pleased you experienced this close encounter, I can sense the excitement and wonder of the experience from your narrative, and know just how you must have felt. 

The dappled sunlight adds a warm autumnal feel to the image and the fine detail on Harry the Groundhog is to be admired! 

 

Compliments & Best Regards 

 

Alf 

Thankyou so much for your visit and for sharing in my 'excitement'!! A real live ANIMAL !!! I don't get that opportunity too often! I have wanted to go back but time just hasn't allowed me.

always enjoy hearing from you Alf, ;-) Gail (good to see you had a good holiday!!!)

he/she is giving you the eye (*_*).  very nicely captured! (6)

I am not sure what sex it was. But I enjoyed our short exchange, many thanks for your visit Tony!

Very cute.  Nice capture.  Very good lighting and details.  Very sharp and good contract.  Best Regards,

Many thanks for your visit Wanghan, good to hear you liked this capture, certainly one I didn't expect to get!!