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15-Aug-2018 David Feinbloom

Night Lemur

Andasibe, Madagascar

It's actually a Mouse Lemur, one of several nocturnal species.


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Canon Image Challenge20-Jun-2020 21:10
Thanks. Having the lemur lit helped the camera focus. Look at a satellite map of the area, and you'll have no trouble picking out the protected areas. Mother Nature and the people of Madagascar need considerable help for both to survive and coexist.

Dave
Canon Image Challenge20-Jun-2020 20:52
Well I think this is a fabulous shot, clean, well focused...and kind of helpful to the world by bringing this precious.ness out to be seen and hopefully respected. Nothing can be respected if it is not known about. Best Wishes, Traveller
Canon Image Challenge20-Jun-2020 15:03
I did not use flash. Our guide had a flashlight. How he even spotted the "little guy" is beyond me. I am sometimes suspicious about wildlife being placed for our viewing pleasure (my favorite sloth shot from the Peruvian Amazon is an example). While there are no guarantees of seeing particular animals (even at zoos), guides and tourism officials are keenly aware that people who have traveled long distances and spent a lot of money have high expectations. My son would enjoy seeing the elusive aye-aye in the wild (or, more likely, on a reserve). We didn't even try for that on this trip. We did, however, see (and hear!) indri, which was very special.

Dave
Canon Image Challenge20-Jun-2020 03:49
How did you light this little guy, flashlight? The light appears to be coming from camera right? Paul