Mink photographed back of Mockbeggar Plantation in Bonavista. He was in the big rocks and came up when He heard me approaching. He was only visible for about 3 seconds and then disappeared. Many thanks to Bronson for the phone call that led to this capture.
This photo was taken on May 9, 2007 in Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador, CA.
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Jean Knowles (62 months ago | reply)
Wow, Kent -- great capture!
hjalmar1886 (62 months ago | reply)
Thank you Jean, appreciate your comment!
zircon_215 (62 months ago | reply)
He's a big one....looks like! Is he an escapee from the farm?
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Newfie Bullet (62 months ago | reply)
Wonderful capture Kent.
Peter Brake (62 months ago | reply)
Great shot Kent. Beauty capture!
hjalmar1886 (62 months ago | reply)
Thank you zircon_215, Rod and Peter. I appreciate your comments, and fav from Rod and Peter, To zircon_215: I think this mink is totally wild, the nearest farm is over 100km distant and there is no reported escape from there.
hjalmar1886 (62 months ago | reply)
Thanks to Amber and Shen for the fav. I'm glad they liked the photo.
Clyde Barrett added this photo to his favorites. (62 months ago)
Clyde Barrett (62 months ago | reply)
Bet you had to be quick to catch this one, Kent. Nice capture.
hjalmar1886 (62 months ago | reply)
Thanks Clyde for the comments and fav! Yes, I had the camera all set up for the distance I thought he would be at, if I saw him, and he actually came up slightly shorter than I really planned on, but it turned out allright. Got 3 shots off, the first and third I only got part of him. The center shot turned out okay. I was glad I was using a high aperture speed, because I knew he would be quick. That was good.
GenGlo (62 months ago | reply)
Thank you so much for adding this to the group. I have been fortunate enough to snuggle a baby ranch mink, but I've never seen a mink in the wild. This is a beautiful photo of an amazing creature.
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hjalmar1886 (62 months ago | reply)
Thank you Julianne for the comment and fav. I appreciate them!
Number Six (bill lapp) (62 months ago | reply)
This is certainly one amazing shot Kent.
This is rare to see one in the wild ... but to capture it up close like this a rarity.
Thanks for sharing this.
Great work indeed ... hat's off to ya.
MarcGrandmaison.com (62 months ago | reply)
wow Your quick for someone who was born in the late 1800's :) haha Seriously this is a great shot of a rare species!!! For that it's an instant fav!
Marc
hjalmar1886 (62 months ago | reply)
Thanks Bill for all of the nice comments! Many thanks to Marc for the comments and fav. Just as a matter of interest - my father was born in 1886. I welcome your interest.
stellantocontact (62 months ago | reply)
Your work has inspired me!!
You are INVITED to post it in...
:-)) simpatico !
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hjalmar1886 (62 months ago | reply)
Thank you Stella for the kind words and invitation! I appreciate them!
MarcGrandmaison.com (62 months ago | reply)
Oh that's great to know!! I was curious what significance that year was to you :) Figured I'd poke a bit of humor! poke poke :) hehe Hope your having a great weekend!!
HoodieR (62 months ago | reply)
What a lovely capture! We are not often lucky or organized enough to get a picture so close or of such clarity. Great work. Congratulations Kent.
hjalmar1886 (62 months ago | reply)
To Marc: Thanks for your continued interest, I'm having a great weekend, hope you are, too.
To Hoodie: Thanks for the comments. I owe a lot of it to Bronson; that allowed me to organize lens selection and exposure time, etc. Its wonderful to have people that help like that. I have another lead on an eagle's nest, hope to pursue that in the future.
Turniposaurus added this photo to his favorites. (62 months ago)
Turniposaurus (62 months ago | reply)
Awesome capture Kent. Great timing.
hjalmar1886 (62 months ago | reply)
Thank you David for the comment and fav, glad you liked it.!
Alfred Koppel (61 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shot!!!
hjalmar1886 (61 months ago | reply)
Thank you Alfred, appreciate your comment and interest!
chevy chic/ NOW..suzanne__williams added this photo to her favorites. (61 months ago)
chevy chic/ NOW..suzanne__williams (61 months ago | reply)
This is so interesting and an instant fave, this is the first time I've seen mink in the wild, great shot...I'm glad Newfoundland and Labradour are on my list to travel to next year...I can't wait, and I'll make sure the tour stops in Bonavista before I go I would not want to miss the beauty of this..
hjalmar1886 (61 months ago | reply)
Thank you Suzanne for the lovely comments and fav! Always glad to share the beauty of this place with someone as attuned to beauty as you are!
Sally Van Natta (61 months ago | reply)
Wonderful shot of a cute little guy.
hjalmar1886 (61 months ago | reply)
Thank you Sally for the comment - it is appreciated!
hjalmar1886 (59 months ago | reply)
Thank you Dann Gammekk for the fave!
gilltheaker (59 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called N A T U R E [no limits], and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Excellent shot!
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hjalmar1886 (59 months ago | reply)
Thank you gilltheaker for your comment and invite!
Tailer's Family - journeying! (58 months ago | reply)
This Image is one of my favorites on One Of A Kind pool
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peggy. (58 months ago | reply)
neat shot -- probably some don't even know what a mink looks like
I saw this in Photos to Smile About
hjalmar1886 (58 months ago | reply)
THANK YOU,A&T (AKA WHITE BEAR), FOR YOUR NICE COMMENTS AND FAVE!!
THANK YOU,PEGGY, FOR YOUR NICE COMMENT!
ZGrmy - COLD (58 months ago | reply)
nice shot - 3 seconds - that was some timing !!!!
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hjalmar1886 (58 months ago | reply)
Thank you zoogrammy for your comment!
luvhumpbacks [deleted] (58 months ago | reply)
excellent timing indeed. great shot. don't see too many minks around.
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hjalmar1886 (58 months ago | reply)
Thanks luvhumpbacks for your nice comment!
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chelleandgage (56 months ago | reply)
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hjalmar1886 (56 months ago | reply)
Thank you, Chelle, for the fave and invite!
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Karen Rea added this photo to her favorites. (54 months ago)
SALLYANNE0852 trying to catch up (51 months ago | reply)
These creatures are so elusive. I saw a similar critter this winter called a fisher cat. I thought it was a black mink at first hopping over the rocks by a tiny stream in a shady and icy ravine. but it was a little too small. quick little things. congratulations on this catch!
Worldworx added this photo to their favorites. (41 months ago)
Worldworx (41 months ago | reply)
He is really sweet. I love the base texture and great focusing.
Gazmajsteria (Gaz) (40 months ago | reply)
Excellent shot, perfectly captured !!! Have a great day!
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! . © Angela Lobefaro . ! (27 months ago | reply)
So cute
great capture indeed!
I hope he will live happy, and will not end in a fur! ..
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