Smile for the Camera

Should I crop this?

This is "Tough Guy", a big brown bat, Eptesicus fuscus. I forget what number he is, I lose track of these things. But anyway, he's a male, which is rare. For those that don't know, I do bat rescue in the dormitories here. He's really quite nice, but likes to put on his tough guy display now and then, hence his name.

I'll let him go once it's dark out. Ugh, I wish I had a place with better lighting for photography though. Also, should I crop this photo?

If you'd like to use this photo for anything, at least let me know about it, please.

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indyskyz says:

Fantastic capture :)
I Love it :)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

muddymu says:

looks like moose the bat!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Furryscaly says:

Ha, thanks guys...

...but moose the bat?
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

hvhe1 says:

Fantastic picture! I've never seen any so up close. Amazing set of teeth they have!! Good for you, to let him go.

I really like your animal photo!
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Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Furryscaly says:

Thanks for the compliment and the invite!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Moshpitrockchick says:

I wish Dizzy would pose like this...
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Jennifurr-Jinx says:

So cool! Bite me!

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Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

livetowander says:

Stunning!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

hypnattize says:

wow...unique and scary!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

tomneil04 says:

Great shot.

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Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

o r t says:

i love your pics...
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Furryscaly says:

Thanks guys!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

.. , ^ & ICE DESERT & ^ , .. says:

cool ..

really interesting ..

nice work :)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

martin.c says:

that shot should hang in a gallery!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Lestatvmarius says:

Scary fella :-)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

kascam9 says:

Amazing macro, beautiful animal.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Furryscaly says:

Thanks again guys! He was much more photogenic than most bats I rescue.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

MIGUEL™ says:

Holy Hell !
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Chrissie64 says:

Wow- incredible teeth!!
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Ruthven78 says:

quite the bug catching mouth

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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

xalamay - Busy again. says:

As long as the teeth stay in his mouth and not in my neck.. lol! Cool shot!! :)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Furryscaly says:

He certainly had some impressive chompers :) And was more than eager to show them off ;)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Stavenn says:

Awesome
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

sunnaix says:

Lovely teeths ! :D
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

moggierocket says:

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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Furryscaly says:

Thanks for the heads up! :)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

slopjop says:

amazingly awesome and disgusting. i totally love it.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

moggierocket says:

Congratulations on being the first place winner of our Animal teeth contest!

You deserve "Another Diamond" on your Great Photo!
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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Furryscaly says:

Aww man, I feel bad :( I got so busy I forgot to vote! I had some good shots picked out too. But that's cool that I won, thanks :)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Princess Kitteh* says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flickr Elite Group, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

superb !
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

thecrazycat says:

Congratulations to be the Winner of the Flickr Diamond Contest - Theme: Animal Teeth

You deserve "Another Diamond" on your Great Photo!
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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Dan Sutton (mailmandan) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Supreme Animal Photos (INVITED PHOTO'S ONLY), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

WOW!!!!!!
Amazing shot.
Danny :o)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

bluefam says:

strong.

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

FilmFree says:

Fantastic!!!!!!!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

nhanhauzinha says:

Congratulations to be the winner of the Animal Teeth Contest, great capture, really fantastic!!!

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Left Blue says:

Awesome photo. congrats on a deserving explore entry and photo contest win in flickr diamond. =)

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

♫ღ Ameer Macro ♫ღ says:

Wonderful shot and beautiful

Beautiful colors and masterpiece

Beautiful illuminations very

Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

momhascrafts says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Spontaneous Opera Syndrome (Comment any 1), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

larigan. says:

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

♫ joyousjoym~ Walking by Faith! says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called CAT'S ARE COMICAL !!! and soooo are YOU !!!, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

♫ joyousjoym~ Walking by Faith! says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called EXTREME PHOTOS !!!, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
o m g !!! Awesome capture !!! EXTREME !
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Kathleen Andersen says:

My, what big teeth he has. Great photo.

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Moon Rabbit says:

Wow! What a shot!

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

rivadock4 says:

But the light is great on the teeth. -fave-

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Márcia_Marton says:

wow fantastic!

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Valberta says:

Wow!! This is incredible!!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

moggierocket says:

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

letgoandletsgo says:

holy **** that is the best bat picture i've seen! but isn't hard on the bat's eyes with such light? or does it not matter anyways cuz they are practically blind?
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

borderglider says:

Wonderful capture of a wonderful creature
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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

P10NERO says:

fantatica!!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

unfocused mike says:

ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

°sky° says:

bella la foto ma fa una paura tremenda..
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

crazysanman says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Maryland Wildlife, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

neda_japanophile [deleted] says:

Cool set of fangs!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Chrissy Avila Photography (cHrIsSy1554) says:

i think my husband would freak out if he saw this.... hahahaha
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

~Jeannine~ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called "World Nature & Wildlife Closeup" Post 1 Comment 3/NEW CONTEST, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

The Roaming Radiographer says:

He is awesome, love those canine teeth
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Sturmschreier [deleted] says:

s'isch äs guäts biud!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

janetfo747 says:

what a shot, awesome
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

e_monk says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Stuff With Four Legs, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

deanna_ says:

Excellent photo! Its great to know that bats have you on their side!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Fiver13 says:

Beautiful creature!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

cyanocorax says:

Matt, not that this photo needs any more exposure, but we'd love to have you share it with us at the Encyclopedia of Life (and all your other ones too).
flickr.com/groups/806927@N20/
Any chance you'd consider a CC license?
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Over the x M00N says:

He looks like a really tiny mutated wolf... thanks for the opportunity to see such an amazing creature so close up without the risk of getting rabies!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Umbra-- says:

Wow. Nasty but cute!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

www.enriquerodas.com says:

Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado Fondo Blanco y nos encantaría agregar esto al grupo.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

S.Fauth says:

nice teeth ;)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

santiagopologne says:

amazing
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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This beautiful photo seen in :

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

sindri_skulason says:

Excellent shot. :-)

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Joanot says:

Seen in Very Flickr
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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

F.Lee42 says:

lovely shot
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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

md763 says:

Wow, frightening... but an awesome capture! :)

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aZ-Saudi says:

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Longfinger1 says:

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Laramie_Coyote says:

I love it! I rather like bats myself.

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Flint-Hill says:

Extraordinary and a really funny photograph.

Good on ya for your rescue work!

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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

ParanoidX says:

great capture, nice setup. I love this lighting and the way you force the model to pose
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

moisesdiaz says:

Great!

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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Bonnaventura says:

That's a great photo!

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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

teethremoval says:

those are some crazy fangs
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

dfg photography says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Carbon Footprint, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Outstanding shot!

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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

derekenz says:

Great shot!

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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Hanjosan says:

Nice little critter.

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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Adolf Kluth says:

Phantastic capture!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Bucci 10 says:

Belissima foto fantastica parabens

Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

JamesChristiePhotography.Com says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Style Council, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Really nice shot, super photograph
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

zri says:

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

kayak22 says:

Wuooooooooo!!! Great!

Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Fiorenza Thompson says:

this is just fantastic , the presiosion is amazing, and i love what your doing with the little guy.

i might use this as my band's myspace background :)
thank you!do you want us to credit you?
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

muscapix says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called face de mouche...........face fly, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

The Tincture says:

Nice Shot
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

TURNTABLE ROCKER says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called EYE ZOOM ! ESTHETIQUE !, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

This MASTERPIECE is invited:

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CONGRATS & COMPLIMENTS !!!

Best wishes from VIENNA :-)

Have a nice WEEK!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

N. Lykin says:

I wouldn't want him to nibble on me but, awwwww. Bats are so cute. :]
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

retep61 says:

exceptional image
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

lizarock says:

Awww, he is so cute!!! What a great shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jbtello2 says:

I saw this in:
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Nathan Shepard says:

Very cool shot.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Nezzing says:

Dude, that is really creepy! Very cool shot

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