Marmot Family
I ttok this shot of some marmots on the Grand Mesa, Colorado, back in June. The focus isn’t perfect on the young marmots, but I like the composition. I was looking for early morning Elk and Moose, but was happy to come across these guys. the mum appeared at first and then 3 youngsters popped up, although there are only two in this shot.
Canon 400D
Canon 100-400mm @ 400mm
F7.1
125th/sec
ISO 400
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Evita
♥ very cute image !! :D ♥
Peter Denness replied
Thanks Evita, I guess they are!
brendanscully
Excellent Peter…I like your composiitons – interesting…
Peter Denness replied
Thanks Mate
Trish Woodford
Very cute capture Peter :)
Peter Denness replied
Thanks Trish
lorilee
How SWEET!!!!!
Peter Denness replied
Thanks Lori, there’s another one tucked away in those rocks, the 3 little whistlepigs!
Sandy Stewart
Beautifully composed sunny capture of a Marmot family! : )
Peter Denness replied
Thanks Sandy, :)
Luca Renoldi
superb capture!
Peter Denness replied
Thankyou Luca, you have some great images
Erica Ashby
Great Peter !.
I remember when you shot this one .I thought there was a stick across them ?
Peter Denness replied
There was, I removed it in photoshop! There are some more like this
May Lattanzio
Now that’s a challenge. Those rascals are so wary.
Peter Denness replied
Indeed they are! Got lucky with these little fellas!