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13-DEC-2012 Hank v/d Velde

20121213-1 072 SERIES - Ermine.jpg

Ottawa West

Five consecutive images of an Ermine (Weasel) checking out the rear tire of my car.

Fellow photographer and Pbaser, Penny, spotted some movement along the rocks next to my car as we were photographing some birds. At first she didn't get a good look to see what it was, then up popped this Ermine who proceeded to run under my car. Three of us rushed over slowly, Penny to the side of the car where she had first spotted the Ermine and two of us to the other (road) side. There we found the Ermine as pictured in the consecutive images above and below.

Thanks for the good eye and heads-up Penny and yes, I know life isn't fair at times, but you'll get your revenge an other time. LOL.

Top Image: Sniffing out the rubber.


"I wonder if I can jump up there? These tires are big, at least 19 inches, I think."


"Those darn Photographers. I'd better get out of here."


And off it goes and.............


........... disappears behind the car and into the dense bush beyond.

Nikon D300S ,AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
1/1000s f/5.6 at 340.0mm iso800 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time13-Dec-2012 10:06:55
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D300S
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length340 mm
Exposure Time1/1000 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent800
Exposure Bias-0.33
White Balance
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance

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XiaoBernard9922-Dec-2012 15:53
Difficult to see this little ermine.
Very cute your capture.
VVV
Dave Hawkins22-Dec-2012 03:47
He knows you should check your tire air pressure every month
Bill Miller17-Dec-2012 08:52
Lovely and fascinating. We do not get those (white) here.
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)16-Dec-2012 22:21
Spectacular images my friend! Vote
Ciao,
Paolo
janescottcumming16-Dec-2012 14:50
This is so great! So neat to see something like this while out and about. Fantastic series, loved it!
Len15-Dec-2012 13:57
A great series of this curious critter,well executed!!!!
Larry Umthun15-Dec-2012 01:29
Outstanding series of images Hank!
lou_rozensteins15-Dec-2012 00:57
Another excellent series! Well done.
jychamberland14-Dec-2012 23:37
stunning serie Hank! vey cute too.
Martin Isabelle14-Dec-2012 23:19
Special ...

8)
Patricia Kay14-Dec-2012 22:34
Fabulous images of this beauty Hank...How lucky to get these beautiful shots...BV
Jay Levin14-Dec-2012 21:14
Wonderful series, Hank. Terrific captures.
Penny B14-Dec-2012 21:04
OK Hank, rub it in. I assumed the ermine would prefer the rocks over your tires. Silly me. Great series of shots!
Colin Storey14-Dec-2012 20:31
Great series of images of this cute looking weasel.
Ted Busby14-Dec-2012 19:47
Great series Hank...Neat little critter to see.especially like this guy!
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet14-Dec-2012 19:41
Outstanding serie.
bill friedlander14-Dec-2012 19:31
Great series Hank! Almost like being there! V
Jess. ( Lady.D.)14-Dec-2012 18:48
This is fantastic Hank, not often seen in their winter coats of white....
joseantonio14-Dec-2012 17:29
Wow, you have a lot of wildlife around you.
Coleen Perilloux Landry14-Dec-2012 17:16
What a wonderful capture.
Chris Picard14-Dec-2012 16:39
Interesting images Hank. You certainly live in an area where there is a great variety of wildlife. It must be a lot of fun to spot and photograph so many different creatures.
blizzard14-Dec-2012 15:49
great a brilliant gallery congratulations
Tom LeRoy14-Dec-2012 14:38
Wow, really a unique photo op! Great shooting Hank. V
Jim Coffman14-Dec-2012 14:26
Wow, this is so cool! You have such a diversity of wildlife!
Dennis Swayze14-Dec-2012 14:05
Nice find and series...feeling sorry for Penny.
Cheers !
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