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08-FEB-2012 Hank v/d Velde

20120208 - 1 125 Pine Marten, juv.jpg

Algonquin Park

One image of a juvenile Pine Marten. As soon as we got to the area where there was a large suet feeder, my friend spotted two Pine Martens. One, an adult, hanging off the feeder trying to get the last bit of suet left. The other, a juvenile was also trying to get to the feeder but was repeatedly rebuffed by the adult who was constantly baring its teeth and chase the youngster away. At one point the adult chased the juvenile right to the top of a tall Pine tree causing the youngster to jump/fall some 15 meters (40 - 50 feet) to the snow covered ground below. The adult also bared its powerful/long teeth to us, thus letting us know not to come too close.

In the above image, junior is giving us a look-over, allowing for some good photo-ops.

Nikon D300 ,AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
1/200s f/5.6 at 145.0mm iso1600 hide exif
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Date/Time08-Feb-2012 09:46:23
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D300
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length145 mm
Exposure Time1/200 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent1600
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White Balance
Metering Modemulti spot (3)
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Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
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Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik23-Aug-2012 00:43
Sweet shot!!
Chris Picard20-Apr-2012 19:40
What a find Hank and a wonderful pose by the marten. I've never seen one, not even in a zoo. Nice work my friend.
KAI-WING LEUNG17-Apr-2012 08:48
Very cute!
harveywall07-Apr-2012 23:34
incredible shot
robertoparmiggiani02-Apr-2012 11:01
Great shot V
driesdamiaens06-Mar-2012 21:31
What a great picture. I love the light that is reflected on the white, snowy surface. The animal has a great pose and looks very fluffy
Frank Landerville16-Feb-2012 05:14
I've never met one of these critters. Thanks for the introduction, Hank
Guest 16-Feb-2012 02:37
Incredible catch, Hank. The pose and cuteness factor are off the charts! Superb!
January Grey13-Feb-2012 04:13
what a cute little critter! such a sweet face! lucky you! lucky us to be able to see it too!
Jean D13-Feb-2012 01:45
Excellent find and a wonderful pose, Hank.
Vickie BROWN12-Feb-2012 17:15
Great find with the story, he is so cute!
Bryan Murahashi12-Feb-2012 16:53
Fabulous capture of this cute little guy.
Marisa Livet12-Feb-2012 13:51
I have never seen a little thing like that, what a amusing and well taken photo, I love the pose!
The Ellisons12-Feb-2012 13:11
Hank, you have no idea how jealous we are. Well done, congratulations!!! V
Guest 12-Feb-2012 12:38
wow, great shot, capture, timing, lucky you Hank.
LindavdVeeken12-Feb-2012 11:33
This is great; very well composed also.
Guest 12-Feb-2012 10:27
How cute is that! Great shot Hank. V
Cliff12-Feb-2012 08:04
Incredibly cute, love it.
Guest 12-Feb-2012 07:56
So adorable! Love the pose.
Joanne Kamo12-Feb-2012 05:31
Perfect timing to catch this adorable image!
Ted Busby12-Feb-2012 04:10
You guys are killing me here...great "fun" shot! Love the pose!
s_barbour12-Feb-2012 01:35
This is spectacular Hank! I have never even heard of a Pine Martin before so this is quite a treat! Thanks for sharing this with us. V
Carl H. Johnson12-Feb-2012 01:29
Such a wonderful find and story, Hank!!!
janescottcumming12-Feb-2012 01:07
Wow, what a terrific find and such a great photo! Love the pose. V
Len12-Feb-2012 00:13
Beautiful shot and good find,not often to see these !!!!
Shelly- VA Beach11-Feb-2012 23:59
Hank, this is one great pic - I abosolutely love it & I hope you don't mind but I shared your link with some eagle watchers to see!
lou_rozensteins11-Feb-2012 23:41
Excellent shot! They must be very hungry.
Penny B11-Feb-2012 20:47
What a great photo Hank! Looks like it's trying to be a circus performer.
Coleen Perilloux Landry11-Feb-2012 19:04
Wonderful image and glad you told the world what it takes to get wildlife photos.
Patricia Kay11-Feb-2012 19:02
Fantastic image of this cutie Hank...Love the pose,details and story...
jychamberland11-Feb-2012 18:40
stunning and find capture and story Hank!
Doug Jones11-Feb-2012 18:35
Excellent photo and love the story!! Congrats!
Erik Bruhnke11-Feb-2012 18:14
Fantastic capture, Hank! Lucky view of such a gorgeous, elusive mammal!
Guest 11-Feb-2012 17:49
very nice timing and pose :) V
Barry Rosenberg11-Feb-2012 17:40
fantastic image, a perfect pose
reflectionsofnature11-Feb-2012 17:39
It doesn't come any cuter than that! When you told me they were begging to have their photos taken you sure weren't exaggerating!
larose forest photos11-Feb-2012 17:38
You are so lucky! This is one animal I have not seen. I had to laugh at your description of the adult baring its teeth. They are fierce in protection of their food, like all Mustelids. Excellent, wonderful shot, Hank!
Jim Coffman11-Feb-2012 17:25
That is so cute!! Great capture,Hank....
fotabug11-Feb-2012 17:22
What a wonderful image! I have never seen one! BV
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