July 9 by Walter Otto Koenig

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09-JUL-2014

July 9

Fishing Cat

The fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) is a medium-sized wild cat of South and Southeast Asia.
It is endangered due to habit loss. As it is nocturnal I was extremely lucky to see it and even luckier to get a shot of this elusive feline.

Nikon D700 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/125s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso4000 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Barry McCartney		08-Aug-2014 23:51
Those eyes are mesmerizing! A lovely sharp image! V

Don Mottershead		17-Jul-2014 04:47
Regine's comment is great. Mona Lisa indeed.

Regine L.		14-Jul-2014 02:04
There is something mysterious about this cat. Love the Mona Lisa smile. Thank you for your narrative.

Julie Oldfield		12-Jul-2014 01:07
That is beautiful. V

Guest		10-Jul-2014 13:03
Gorgeous creature, rare indeed to see during the day, and what a fine image. V

Noël		10-Jul-2014 11:34
An excellent and very interesting photo. There is some information and photos on the San Diego Zoo web site. At first glance I thought Diego had aquire3d a new friend! v

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		10-Jul-2014 11:33
Splendid! V Paolo

Tom LeRoy		10-Jul-2014 10:45
A great shot of this elusive and endangered cat, Walter. Our wildlife friends are in a more perilous world everyday. V

Colin Storey		10-Jul-2014 10:39
Fantastic sharp portrait. v

Raymond		10-Jul-2014 08:42
Such a very beautiful cat, magnificent ... beautiful shot as well

Guest		10-Jul-2014 05:14
Nice! I love his expression and the great eye contact you got from him.

joseantonio		10-Jul-2014 02:59
Such a lovely portrait.Well done.V

Glenn Dean (Vatorman)		10-Jul-2014 02:37
Great capture Walter! Almost looks domestic.

Fletcher Wildlife Garden		10-Jul-2014 02:22
Such a beautiful cat. Maybe I am influenced by your words, but he looks sad. Why can't we let fellow creatures survive too. V

John Lamb		10-Jul-2014 01:28
Beautiful study of this reclusive cat Walter. Sad that humans are slowly decimating our fellow travelers on planet Earth.

Pepe Zyman		10-Jul-2014 00:31
Very cool cat!

Will Hoskins		10-Jul-2014 00:21
How beautiful, Walter. The world is becoming a poorer place for losing such creatures. V

Carl Carbone		10-Jul-2014 00:09
Beautiful portrait. Love the expression. I agree, this makes me sad to hear such a beautiful creature is being endangered.

Jean Chiasson		09-Jul-2014 23:32
Great eyes contact Walter vote

Bob Davis		09-Jul-2014 23:26
nice capture Walter

Frank Brault		09-Jul-2014 23:18
A fine portrait and terrific catch. Thanks for the background information. V

marie-jose wolff		09-Jul-2014 22:44
very nice face, great portrait! V

Jean D		09-Jul-2014 22:39
A fine capture of this very special species and the facial similarities of a domestic North American cat. Such a relaxed expression as well, Walter. ~V

Gerard Koehl		09-Jul-2014 21:45
Son expression est magnifique. V

larose forest photos		09-Jul-2014 21:37
Such a beautiful creature, but so sad to hear that in the wild it is endangered. What are we doing to our wildlife! Love the enigmatic expression. VV

Jim Coffman		09-Jul-2014 21:20
This is such a beautiful portrait!! Great work,Walter!!!!

Ann Pettigrew		09-Jul-2014 21:17
You must have been very excited to see this beautiful cat in the wild! I know I would be. Great shot, Walter!

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