Boxing kangaroos 2

This closer-up shot is to show the claws that I would not want to tangle with. They keep their heads out of range as far as they can, with good reason.

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I've posted this to QEMDFinch after a comment by LALassie that you don't see many roos standing up tall! These guys sure got as high as they could get. Although this is the closest shot in this series I think one or two of the others are better, so suggest a quick look at the set (Boxing Kangaroos).

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ajschroetlin says:

Wow.....great capture. The tones are lovely.

Those claws look scary!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Finiky says:

stunning shot and series!

You are invited to post this photo to Spectacular Animals, invite only
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

pierre pouliquin says:

Great set, well caught.
This kind of pic may spread quickly.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

aaardvaark says:

Thanks all!

Pierre not sure what you mean by spread quickly? Do some photos replicate virus-like in the night?

Finiky thanks for the invite! I will post it.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

pierre pouliquin says:

Sorry, my still poor English…it may be seen by many, be "successful".
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Teon. says:

Great photo - and fantastic job considering the 105mm focal length
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Tut99 (Roger) says:

This is an great photo and I'm happy that it is included in Spectacular Animals.

Why not go through your Favorites and see if you have some world class animal photos to invite to the group.

(Spectacular Animals)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

...anna christina... says:

Great capture....beautiful image!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

BriWit says:

Great catch!
(Spectacular Animals)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

G0Da says:

Amazing capture.

Spectacular Animals
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ftcb says:

great shot with lots of action (Spectacular Animals)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

~Sage~ says:

Wow! Great catch!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

panos1 says:

it's wonderfull...
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

allisonwonderland says:

very cool shot!! brings back memories or going to Australia when I was 5....
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Lookfar says:

Great series - I haven't seen this in person. Certainly looks sincere.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

whitni says:

this shot is soooo gorgeous. I love the color and the DOF.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

jaki good says:

wow - incredible shot!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

OzBandit says:

great capture, I'm impressed :)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

ColetteTearose says:

Fantastic shot!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Cory' says:

You are invited to add this true Aussie pic to
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Cory' says:

You have been invited to post this fantastic pic in
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

J. Star says:

Wow, those dudes aren't messing around.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

sanwahi says:

Congratulations!
Your wonderful photo has been invited to "Stock the Park"
Always identify the species in your photo & remember to INVITE another animal.
Please add a tag parkstock after you have added it to the Stock the Park Group
Should you have done so, we thank you.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

LA Lassie says:

I think they were dancing........and which one do you think was leading?

Seen in the QEMD "Finch" Group
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Yato says:

Seen in the QEMD "Finch" Group
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Easyfrog [deleted] says:

Who won the fight?!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

aaardvaark says:

From longer description on previous photo ... "Whether there was an acknowledged winner and loser I will never know"!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Jumbo22 says:

This is absolutely amazing, and very interesting as well.

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Your animal is truly FREE!
Please add this beautiful image to Born Free, Living Free , a group dedicated to the photography of wildlife in their natural habitat.
Please also check out our discussions on the wilderness areas in the world.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

J☺han says:

Great action shot!
I saw this magnificent wildlife image in Born Free, Living Free , a group dedicated to the photography of wildlife in their natural habitat.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Perseus1 says:

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

Ethology = animal behaviour
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Donna Francé says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Two Feet Under, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Jumbo22 says:

Your photo is one of the most outstanding images in the Born Free, Living Free pool. Congratulations, you are hereby invited to post this photo to
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Please add a link to this photo when applying for membership.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Georgie Sharp says:

Wonderful shot
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

JuttaMK says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Born to be Wild and Free, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Samane Kandi says:

WOW...

Your photo is amazing I would like to invite you to

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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

smooveflava says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called My Australia, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

pirano says:

Fabulous shot!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

kees straver says:

Beautiful capture, they are Australian ICONS

Your Photo Is A World Icon!
Please join us at World Icon (post 1, award 3) Group
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

hojusaram says:

What a great shot!

I came across this image after seeing it used in a story on Wired's "Threat Level" blog. FYI, the story is here: blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/2008/01/comedian-st arts.html
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

aaardvaark says:

hoju - thanks for the reference to the blog, I was mystified why people were suddenly looking at this photo! And I appreciate seeing it used in that way, on a matter of political discussion, even if it is not edifying behaviour the bloggist is drawing attention to.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

André Baumgart [deleted] says:

great photography, i hope that i will shoot great photos like this while myy school exchange in victoria.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

A Moment of Magic says:

Stunning capture! Amazing!

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Found in a search. (?)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

A Mad Farmer says:

Rare shot you've got there, I've lived on a farm all my life surrounded by hundreds of roo's in nearby bush land and have never seen them fighting, ever.

I've seen roo's missing a foot, ears, top jaw and blind but never seen them fight.

Keep up the great work!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

evaruth says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Top 20 Travel Photography, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Pigeon_Camera says:

"Not the face! NOT THE FACE!"

hahaha...Great picture.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

evaruth says:

CONGRATULATIONS!
Your photo has made it to the Top of the Top 20 in Top 20 Travel Photography Pool. You are now invited to post a medium size copy of your photo in the Top of the Top 20 thread.
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Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

KrysiaB says:

Hi aaardvark, excellent shot, again I love the colours and it is so clear.

I have also one looks similar. It is one of the first photos I took with my 300D so not the greatest. Surprisingly it has had the most views, boxing kangaroos seem to be quiet popular for some reason as I see you have had over 4,000 views.

Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

R23W says:

wonderful
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

victoria0805 says:

This is Fur with attitude! Please join us.

Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

antonsrkn says:

What a great photo. You really get an impression of power and even danger, not something often seen in kangaroo photos.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

MET50 [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Favorite Photos--No Nudes, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

msthoro says:

best right here, kangaroos are some real thorough animals
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

-AleckZArt- says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called -Only in Australia-, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Billie Jane says:

Breath taking picture .. I am so impressed
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Dutchnatasja says:

Wow, awesome shot! Great timing!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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