My Mink
This delightful little female popped out in front of me and at the time I just happened to have my camera in hand. She was about 20 feet away and was just taking a look around…...........naturally I froze still as possible and zoomed in quickly. I had about 15 seconds before she was gone. They are amazingly fast and move like a snake. It is common for the mink to manage 3 dens and use them at various times of the year. Each individual requires an area equivalent to 30 acres to sustain them.
This is a natural photo in her natural habitat. ( I used a 70 – 300 mm lens and zoomed closer. f 5.6, exposure 1/400 sec, ISO 400, maximum aperture 5, metering mode – pattern )
Location of image – Ottawa River, Pembroke, ON where Muskrat River and Ottawa River join.

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Clive
That is a fantastic capture Lynda, such a beautiful creature
Lynda McDonald replied
ty very much Clive, i am very proud of this one
Clive
And so you should be
Jennifer Potter
A very rare capture Lynda. I have only seen a couple of these myself. They are very elusive. Well done! – Dawn
Lynda McDonald replied
ty Dawn,,,,,,,,,,,,,it’s the ottawa river behind her
C J Hummel - ...
That is a really good capture. well done.
I think a lot of people do not realise how much patience and luck it takes to capture wildlife. No matter if it was taken in the wilderness , a wildlife reserve or a zoo. I think it is often more difficult to get a decent zoo shot, as most zoo animals are totally stressed or depressed, just check out the many wildcat shots on RB
Lynda McDonald replied
ty CJ, no zoo, natural habitat, ottawa river is behind her, she only popped out of the water to look around
SandraRos
What a great and gorgeous capture you go Lynda ! It is truelly outstanding
Lynda McDonald replied
ty Sandra, this is my favourite photo to date
LYN EVANS
Super well composed shot Lynda. One of your crackers hon.
Lynda McDonald replied
ty lynnie,,,,,,,,,,,,,,almost wouldn’t put her up….
Skye Ryan-Evans
Really good, clear shot and definitely one to be proud of Lynda. This is adorable! lol ~ Skye
Lynda McDonald replied
ty so much
Béla Török
Wonderful image dear Lynda!
Lynda McDonald replied
ty Bela
rodsfotos
What a great pose and you had to act quickly to get her before she was gone, well done Lynda,
Regards, Rod.
Lynda McDonald replied
ty Rod, she wasn’t out of the water for long, lol
Patricia Montg...
What a prize! Great capture!!
Lynda McDonald replied
ty Pat, i considered it a special gift
Renee Dawson
I am so HAPPY to see you put this awesome image up Mom. It is one of my absolute favorites and a cracker of a shot! xo
Lynda McDonald replied
ty darling
Wayne Cook
Lynda, this is fantastic! Andto think, not long ago, you weren’t all that comfy with photograhy! Wow, girl!!!
Lynda McDonald replied
Hey Wayne ! ty muchly. I will be officially photographing for a whole year as of tomorrow !
Beve Brown-Clark
O I am soooooooo happy you posted this little girl….awesome and such a exceptional capture!!
Lynda McDonald replied
ty Beve, i almost didn’t put her up, been hanging onto her as i’m partial to this one, it was a gift and i treasure it
Lois Bryan
Lynda, we’re going to have to start calling you Wildlife Woman!!!! This is such a favorite … that adorable, adorable little face!!!!! Soooo sweet!!!!!! Just read your note to Bevie … yes, it is a gift .. how sweet of you to share it with the rest of us!!!!!
Lynda McDonald replied
oh i wish i wish i could be wildlife woman ! ty sweetie, it is my favourite photo still to date
Rosalie Scanlon
Wonderful image, you certainly manage to capture the look on the animals faces.
Lynda McDonald replied
ty Rosalie, this one was a gift from heaven and is also my favourite
Cathy Carbonaro
this is fantastic!!! I have never seen one before, great shot!!
Lynda McDonald replied
ty Cat, it is one of those right place right time shots ,,,,,,,,,,a gift
Cheryl Dunning
wow…definately at the right time and place for this one
Lynda McDonald replied
ty Cheryl u r right, right time, right place…...........oh i hope something like this happens to me again
Nanagahma
You already know that I love this sweet little faced mink. What a great capture! Well done.
Lynda McDonald replied
thank you
handprintz
Great capture of this timid creature !
Lynda McDonald replied
ty Trudi, it takes a lot of outings and walking but i like raw nature and i keep trying
ryenart
Great capture! Interesting information, too. Cheers!
Lynda McDonald replied
ty, i now have accummulated quite a bit of information on them , they fascinate me
Carol Barona
THIS IS AMAZING….STRAIGHT TO MY FAVS…
Lynda McDonald replied
oh ty so much, i’m so glad u like it too
Diane Schuster
Amazing, lucky shot. Love the title!
Lynda McDonald replied
ty and yes it was a gift and i am most grateful
Stzar
oh how wonderful !!
excellent capture !! how exciting for you to be there and see her
Lynda McDonald replied
thank you Karon, and yes i was very excited …...while holding my breath
misiabe80
Amazing !! Very beauty!!
Lynda McDonald replied
ty so much misiabe
Malcolm Chant
Hello Lynda, what a fantastic shot this is, I have a simular shot as my screen saver, it’s an awsome photograph.
Take care.
Malcolm x
Lynda McDonald replied
helooooooooooooooooooooooooo! how are you Malcolm !
glad u like my mink, lol
lorilee
Amazing! I’ve been trying to capture a couple of mink down near our creekbank for several months with no success. This is a wonderful photo!
Lynda McDonald replied
ty lorilee, it is / was the one gift i didn’t work so hard for, it came to me but hasn’t happened since !
LudaNayvelt
awesome capture, he is very cute
Lynda McDonald
thank you !, yes she is, definitely a little lady as i saw her move a kit on one of my many outings looking to spot her again
Freelancer
LOL!
Beautiful photo-catch!
Unique moment to remember:)
Lynda McDonald replied
ty, i am not likely to forget it, lol
David Clark
Hi Lynda
- cna’t believe I missed this one before -what a great photo of a real beauty—and how great that you had your camera at the ready- I saw a pair this summer at my father’s house in Indiana – got a bad photo of them crossing a stream on a log and then they came to within a meter of me but they were in long grass and no photo -still it is so wonderful to be that close to such a beautiful and graceful anima;- really cool photo -daveLynda McDonald replied
ty Dave, this is my favourite of all my photos perhaps because it was such a rare gift, not likely to happen again
Malcolm Chant
Where have I seen this wonderful shot before???? OH yea on my screen saver.
Good one lynda.
Lynda McDonald replied
and see how important u r ! nobody else has it,,,,,,,,,ty sweetie
Malcolm Chant
Bless you my Dear Lynda, it is a great shot.
widge
Lovely capture, well done.
Lynda McDonald replied
ty so much for viewing my mink, it is a special image to me, appreciate it
ilpo laurila
I really like this mink image.
Lynda McDonald replied
ty IIpo,
C J Hummel - ...
Most superb Capture, BBC wildife could not have staged this any better.
Absolute winner in my eyes. Congratulations, as you say they ar so quick, one has no time to blink with these cuties.
Lynda McDonald replied
ty CJ, it is still my fav photo
SheriS
How quickly you moved without scaring her off to get such a great shot!
Lynda McDonald replied
ty Sheri, i actually froze on the spot, not much time and poof she was gone
Rick & Deb Larson
Lynda, I was amazed with this shot when I saw it over at W/S, it looks so much better here (don’t you think?), I hope that you have more encounters with this little one. Take Care and have a GREAT weekend. Deb :)
Lynda McDonald replied
thanks, it is still my favourite photo
Sandy Stewart
Awe,......what a lovely capture of this female Mink! She is so pretty and so nicely framed by the rocky environment in which she stands! Way to go for successfully capturing her! I know very well how hard it is to capture them and haven’t yet been able to be quick enough to do so. lol Just seeing them is an amazing feeling for me. : )
Lynda McDonald replied
thank you Sandy, i have seen her a few times but never have gotten as close again, that was just a fluke as she came out of the water and hadn’t seen me yet
cdudak
Great shot, love it.
Lynda McDonald replied
thank you !
Lois Bryan
got my vote, sweetie!!!!! Fingers crossed for you and Minky!!!!! LOVE it!!!!
Lynda McDonald replied
ty Lois, what the dickens did i put it in?.........i don’t remember,,,,,,,,,bawhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
lefty1
well, Lynda, right spot, right time! excellent capture in such a short span of time to react!
Lynda McDonald replied
thank you John,,,,,,,,,,,,i doubt this opportunity will be coming again anytime soon,,,,,,,,,but i can dream !
Lois Bryan
oh cripes, you’re as bad as I am!!!!! I always freak out when someone drops by and congratulates me!!! So I USUALLY post what challenge I was talking about to save other people that horror!!! I’m so sorry I didn’t do it for you on this one … bwahahahahaaa!!!
Sharon Mau
It is a wonderful shot Lynda, she is adorable! I very much enjoy reading your commentary as well. Mahalo nui sweetheart, thank you so much for your wonderful note. I am always happy to hear from you!
Lynda McDonald replied
ty Sharon
Mariann Rea
Aww how lovely, I totally get that quick action shot mode you were on :)
Lynda McDonald replied
thank you Mariann, this is still my all time favourite wildlife photo
Renee Dawson
this one!
Tracy Faught
That is a great location isn’t it!!! Gorgeous shot of this cutie Lynda! Lucky you! :]
Teuchter
Unbelievable shot! It sure helps to have your wits about you when you have your camera in hand. Excellent work.