2009 08 09 (6:25:25 PM) by Carol Rollins

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09-AUG-2009	Š2009 Carol L. Breton

2009 08 09 (6:25:25 PM)

At Home, Texas Canyon, Dragoon, AZ

The Bobcat trumps the Vermilion Flycatcher - meaning I was going to post three lovely shots of a
beautiful Vermilion Flycatcher until I looked out my kitchen window less than one hour before this
posting and saw this gorgeous Bobcat sitting under our travel trailer.

This first shot was taken at 6:25 PM through the kitchen window and the fence around our inside yard.
The last image was taken at 6:37 PM and I was standing inside our rock wall on our upper yard.
The Bobcat was only several feet away from me! My heart is still pounding!
Wow - what an amazing experience!

The beautiful Bobcat is walking over to the watering hole in our yard.

He/she just finished taking one of several very long drinks of water from my watering hole.

He/she is sitting only several feet from me:

Canon EOS 30D
1/100s f/8.0 at 150.0mm iso800 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Guest		02-Dec-2009 00:48
Fantastic images. They are amazing animals. V

Guest		20-Aug-2009 18:59
Excellent series, what an experience and some wonderful Bobcat looks.

cits_4_pets		13-Aug-2009 04:03
Wonderful catches! Haven't seen one of these in several years...this guy looks like he could use some groceries..(mice or whatever). Very nice set of images!! Fave is the 2nd one. ~

Gethen		11-Aug-2009 23:50
woweeee! I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!! THIS IS AMAZING! Your beautiful eye catches those beautiful bob cat's with precision and genuine love. What an amazing moment - I'm right there with you! God blesses you with all your heart's desires!

January Grey		11-Aug-2009 22:59
Exciting series, Carol! Unbelievable that you got so close! Such a beautiful animal! I guess if you have a watering hole...you're going to have critters visiting! Well done! V~

laine		11-Aug-2009 04:15
It's looking right down the barrel at you...those eyes...wow !!

Bryan Murahashi		11-Aug-2009 04:12
Fabulous shots of your wild visitor. Like her proper sitting pose. V

waterfalls man		11-Aug-2009 03:50
Excellent shots & Series V !!

Jess. ( Lady.D.)		11-Aug-2009 01:56
Fabulous experience Carol, great series.....

carol j. phipps		11-Aug-2009 01:00
Fbulous series, Carol!

Cindi Smith		10-Aug-2009 23:49
Yeah, she'll be back...now that she knows where there is water. Beautiful image!

poetry666		10-Aug-2009 22:14
Fantastic results and find Carol. My heart would of been pounding too, what an incredible cat!...BV!!

Janet Forjan-Freedman		10-Aug-2009 21:59
Great results from this very exciting and nail-biting backyard encounter!

Simon Chandler		10-Aug-2009 21:27
Fantastic capture. Interesting images. You were so brave. v

Walter Otto Koenig		10-Aug-2009 20:59
Very cool images Carol. I love the penetrating eyes of this beautiful cat. What a great experience for you and you have so much to show for it. "V"

edwina beaumont		10-Aug-2009 20:24
Oh Carole, lucky, lucky you, it must have been so exciting

Roman Solovjev		10-Aug-2009 18:36
dangerous and beautiful series of unexpected..... V

Chris		10-Aug-2009 17:56
Everyone has beaten me to it - this is just an amazing sequence! Chris

Ceya		10-Aug-2009 17:20
You do live in in a very exciting environment, Carol! Terrific series, again! BIIG vote!

Peter Stahl		10-Aug-2009 17:17
You gotta love seeing him. A terrific set Carol!! Now lets see the vermillion flycatcher :-)

azttttommy		10-Aug-2009 16:01
I'm with Sam...tear down that fence!

Patricia Kay		10-Aug-2009 15:20
What an amazing experience Carol....Fantastic shots of this beautiful bobcat.......BV

Marcia Rules		10-Aug-2009 14:40
terrific to see these up close & personal! V

Katie Chew		10-Aug-2009 14:32
Excellent series! V

Lise Trempe		10-Aug-2009 14:12
Wow! How lucky you are to see this beautiful animal in nature and at your house!! Amazing shots, and amazing experience.

Chris Thorpe		10-Aug-2009 13:59
Wonderful series of shots! How lucky to have beautiful wildlife that comes to your door!!

Torben Jorgensen		10-Aug-2009 13:11
Fantastic series Carol. It must have been an amazing sight. It's a very beatiful animal. V

CM Kwan		10-Aug-2009 13:03
Very nice, Carol! V

Stephanie		10-Aug-2009 12:37
This is awesome! Guess that it's not a wise idea to leave domestic pets outdoors... Well shot Carol! V.

Bob Rollins		10-Aug-2009 12:18
Wow Sis! Great shots! DO NOT wear pork chops while in the yard! Lovya - Bob

Neal Nye		10-Aug-2009 11:29
"Amazing" is not a strong enough word! I mean, one just doesn't see these things outside of zoos. The canyon spirits must be pleased with you to visit you in such a form!

NealyBob		10-Aug-2009 08:59
Wow Carol! They're all amazing shots! I like the first one best! I thought it was a big house cat when I saw the thumb~!

marko gregoric		10-Aug-2009 08:34
Very nice. Stunning series. V.

María Cano		10-Aug-2009 06:54
12 min of a great experince Carol !! The wild life is around you .. Good eye !! -V-

coaster		10-Aug-2009 05:11
Great captures!

Jim Coffman		10-Aug-2009 03:32
Just fantastic!! I would love to see this first hand. Very well done,Carol.

Sayer		10-Aug-2009 03:28
Just beautiful! ~v What an amazing creature... I can only dream of finding one in my garden.

Randy Adams		10-Aug-2009 03:27
Fantastic series Carol! Actually prob good that the fencing is there...always worry about rabies in the wild. (He also looks rather hungry!)

Char		10-Aug-2009 03:00
Oh my goodness Carol! What and exciting time. Great captures of this cat in the different poses. He looks very domestic in the first shot. \/

Guest		10-Aug-2009 02:48
Oh...my...gosh! How lucky to see a beauty like this up close. Good on you for keeping your camera at the ready too! VERY cool shots!

Sam Rua		10-Aug-2009 02:43
Fantastic series Carol. The eyes in that last shot are AWESOME. If the fencing weren't there then you'd have a "lifetime" shot.

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