Wise Old Man of the Forest by CavalierLady
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Description
This marmot, or woodchuck, or rockchuck, really
let me get this close, it's not a zoom.
Taken near the Paradise Lodge on Mount Rainier,
just over 3 weeks ago where there was still snow
and jackets were still required.
And I come home to 102 degree weather. ((sigh))
Thanks very kindly for your comments on my previous
photographs. I really appreciate it. ...Maria

Comments (24)
very kewl shot !!!!!
Maria this is such an excellent shot. He is so cute. The title fits it so well. He looks as if he really enjoyed you taking his picture. He's such a ham. LOL...Excellent work. :)
Fantastic and very opportune shot my friend....!!!
Beautiful shot .Some of the animals here in Oregon will let you get pretty close sometimes.But not often
Impressive shot.
He's a "pin-up" boy! What a very cool shot. Aren't critters just fabulous?
Wow!!! He's a great model! what a pose!!! Fantastic portrait!!! Bravo!!!
Superb - first rate image !!!
Klasse shot,like it!!!!
Now an'nt he cute in that pose. Excellent capture. They usually don't stay still long enough, but you got him...Excellent!
Fantastic shot. Love the fur coat he's wearing, and you with only a jacket. Guess that's the way God intended it to be. LOL!!! Big HUGS!!!
Yes.!!! beautiful shot..!! well done my friend.
What a cute little beggar.
My goodness what a lovely capture. He is beautiful. Thank you :)
Awesome capture Maria, I been in the NW for many years and have never seen one! WOW!
Double wow. This is fantastic.
How blessed you were! That is amazing and beautiful! I have never seen one up close and this is a safe way to do it. Well done!
What a luxurious coat - he seems quite warm (and well fed) despite the lingering snow. I had to smile at your intro - recently Lori and I were unable to get to Lava Canyon near Mt. St. Helens due to the snow!!! Amazing this time of year. But you sure got a wonderful photo of this guy, posing so perfectly. You have to love it when those things happen. You sure had a wonderful trip - thanks for sharing it.
Jackets required...yup! Excellent
He sure does look like hes posing for his picture. I personally would be way to chicken to get that close. I had a goose chase me just the other day because I must have gotten too close with my camera.... I'm sure it was a scene straight from 'Funny Home Videos' and yes I can laugh about it... NOW.... Anyhow, great capture!!
And right by the roadside, too. Excellent capture, I'm glad he let you get this close.
Fantastic capture! His pose is wonderful, he was very relaxed with you around, vey cool shot!
What a fantastic capture of a chance meeting. It's moments like this that makes life so worth living. Thanks for sharing!!
how much wood can a wood chuck chuck? ADORABLE CAPTURE!! WHAT A FIND AND SHOT!!! so glad i loked thru your gallery today and found this brought a big smile AWESOME CAPTURE!!