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Muskrat


Muskrat
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Copyright: Ron Warner (tuslaw) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 282 N: 4931] (19883)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-11-15
Categories: Mammals
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite wild animal photos 2 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-11-15 21:24
Viewed: 2927
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Rosie and I decided to take a walk this afternoon along the Ohio Erie Canal Towpath. We spotted plenty of Mallards along the way, but this little muskrat caught my eye as he was foraging for tender plant shoots in the marshy water.

Muskrats have gorgeous fur coats, which in my opinion equal that of the mink. Their sleek chestnut brown fur glistens in the sunlight, if you are lucky enough to catch one out in the open during the day time.

Muskrats have long been sought after for their beautiful fur coats, and to a smaller extent their meat. The meat has sometimes been referred to as Marsh Rabbit, since the term rat doesn't seem very appetizing.

Muskrats are considered a nuisance to many, because their burrowing tunnels can undermine waterways. This can cause leaks to occur in ponds and dikes.
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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1256 W: 42 N: 1976] (5892)
  • [2009-11-15 22:57]

Hello Ron,
It'a a lovely capture.I liked expression on face a lot:)
Thanks for posting..

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3097 W: 109 N: 12399] (52850)
  • [2009-11-15 23:32]

Hello Ron.
Lovely lighting with excellent colours and details.I find muskrat features are usually hard to discern,but in your photo the details are very good,and the face is very visible.Well done.TFS.Best regards Siggi

hello Ron
separate photo a type that we often do not see, very good composition from your POV, splendid colours and good explicit details!
keep photographing! TFS
Nasos

Hello Ron! Nice scene, very fine POV and composition, perfect contrast and ideal sharpness. Well done!

Dear Ron!

When I first saw your picture, I thought it was a Beaver. I didn't know the English name for the Beaver and up to today totally ignorred the existence of the Muskrat. Thanks to your beautiful image and the notes I've learned about this interesting animal.

Kind regards

Markus

Hello Ron,
Wonderful capture. Amazing sharpness, details and composition.
Superb photo!
Marius.

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4072 W: 133 N: 7096] (23735)
  • [2009-11-16 11:21]

Hi Ron.
What a pictorial and attractive scene. I like it a lot. Brownish colour palette is amazing and very suitable for the subject. You have presented this charming animal at a very cute and natural for it scenery. Well done and TFS.
Alexei.

Hello Ron,

My most sincere congratulations, this is a very natural photo! ... very good fit of exposure and openness. Achieve excellent detail and a complex and interesting environment. Good work!

TFS

Jesús

hello Ron

an excellent photo of the Muskrat, shot with very fine POV, DOF and framing,
fine focus to the subject with excellent sharpness and details,
beautiful warm colour tones of the photo, TFS

Asbed

Hi Ron,

A great capture with such beautiful coloration, details & natural setting. Well taken & composed.
TFS & best compliments.

Regards

Umar

Hi Ron,

What a fine looking beuaty in its habitat. Expertly taken shot from great POV with excellent DOF and impeccable clarity.
TFS and have a nice day MF!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5137 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
  • [2009-11-17 0:34]

Hello Ron,
Although I don't like Muskrats, they destroy the environment where I live, this is a great photo in splendid warm Autumn colours. Amazing structure in the water. Excellent sharp details and composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Ron
Beautiful capture of the surprised animal...Very well captured...TFS
Jim

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3053 W: 3 N: 8715] (40574)
  • [2009-11-21 5:29]

hello Ron,
A picture with a lot of atmosphere..a covered day and a wonderful encounter. I like the natural appearance of this shot. I can't imagine to eat the meat of this creatures!
Thanks also for your note.
Kind regards
Anne

What a lucky catch this one was one!!..My dad and I used to go there to get brine shrimp in order to feed dads tropical fish....there was an old mill and waterwheel not far. Very nicely seen. I am glad parts of Ohio are retaining their rich history...and that good photographers take the time to register them!
Bob

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