12) Elusive by Ray :)

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12) Elusive

Clairmarais, France view map

I was lucky to see this Beech Marten, and I think the only reason our paths crossed was because it had some kind of injury to his hind legs.

This was at a nature reserve near St. Omer.

Canon EOS 7D Mark II ,Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
1/1000s f/5.6 at 275.0mm iso250 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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photo and copyright: Ray Pettit

Mieke WA Minkjan		16-Feb-2021 08:43
great capture V

carol j. phipps		15-Feb-2021 03:58
Good you could capture this portrait. V

LynnH		15-Feb-2021 02:17
Oh lucky you. Nice details, including his claws and fur. I hope he was only lame for a while. Nature is so cruel. V

laine		14-Feb-2021 23:26
It seems to have a healthy coat and bright eye...a fortunate moment for you.

larose forest photos		14-Feb-2021 21:28
What a beautiful animal. I hope the injury didn't mean he was doomed. So lucky to see this creature. V