Saturday, July 26, 2008

High above the Danger




High in a treetop, the Porcupine watches my every move


Tuesday I posted the photograph of this Porcupine taken when it reached the bottom of the tree while fleeing me and my camera. As the Porcupine climbed the tree it attempted to stay out of sight by staying on the opposite side of the tree. I circled the tree attempting to capture more photographs and of course the porcupine did the same.

Finally, finding a perch that apparently satisfied its need for safety the Porcupine allowed me to continue my photo session. Shortly after shooting this photo I walked away, allowing the porcupine to continue doing whatever that Porcupines do.


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24 comments:

  1. CarlettaSat Jul 26, 04:44:00 PM EDT

    He is so cute!
    I've never seen one in person. It looks soft and hardly harmful - not anything like I imagined.

    Great photo - glad you were persistent!

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  2. ratmammySat Jul 26, 04:46:00 PM EDT

    I didnt' realize how funny looking porcupines looked! hehe!

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  3. AnonymousSat Jul 26, 05:00:00 PM EDT

    I like this photo too. I saw the other one and thought it was special.

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  4. bcmomtooSat Jul 26, 05:06:00 PM EDT

    What do porcupines do?

    I've never actually seen one, so thanks for sharing.

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  5. petra michelle; Whose role is it anyway?Sat Jul 26, 05:32:00 PM EDT

    I Beati's "sharing the love" post recommended a visit. Am laughing at your narrative. Can imagine the cat and mouse game you were playing together. And in the end, came up with a beautiful photo. It was nice meeting you. Have a wonderful weekend. Petra

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  6. This Is My Blog - fishing guySat Jul 26, 05:35:00 PM EDT

    Salty: Nicely done, sometimes you have to work for the perfect shot.

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  7. bobbieSat Jul 26, 05:58:00 PM EDT

    If a porcupine can be cute, this one is cute. Nice picture.

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  8. UnknownSat Jul 26, 07:08:00 PM EDT

    This is ultra cool. xpression the photo has everything loved this !! sandy

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  9. RheaSat Jul 26, 07:52:00 PM EDT

    What a cool photo! I had no idea porcupines could climb. I don't think I've ever run across one before. Very nice picture!

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  10. Ramblings of a Villas GirlSat Jul 26, 08:07:00 PM EDT

    Hi Salty! Great picture. And what an adorable porcupine. I didn't know that they could climb. Lisa

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  11. ChristySun Jul 27, 12:27:00 AM EDT

    I really like this shot. I never realized they could climb. Just goes to show you really do learn something new everyday.

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  12. Chad Oneil MyersSun Jul 27, 09:08:00 AM EDT

    I like it. Very nice Dad.

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  13. lv2scpbkSun Jul 27, 09:57:00 AM EDT

    I really like this photo. I've never seen one up in a tree.

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  14. GretchenSun Jul 27, 12:18:00 PM EDT

    Great shot! Those are the critters that ate off part of our boat when we were island camping!

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  15. RoanSun Jul 27, 02:19:00 PM EDT

    Very nice!

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  16. Misty DawnSSun Jul 27, 04:04:00 PM EDT

    Oh my gosh - it is SO cute! I've never seen a one in real life before. You wouldn't expect them to be so cute, especially since they can be so painful ;-)

    This is a truly fantastic shot!

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  17. AnonymousSun Jul 27, 05:14:00 PM EDT

    :)!

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  18. AnonymousSun Jul 27, 08:32:00 PM EDT

    Most of the porcupines I see are dead on the road. Its nice to see one a little more active :)

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  19. MeggieSun Jul 27, 10:43:00 PM EDT

    I heard from the grapevine that the little guy in the tree is really a porcupine model. He gets paid big bucks for posing. Be prepared to share the royalties from your photos, Salty.

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  20. This Is My Blog - fishing guyMon Jul 28, 07:11:00 AM EDT

    BTW: I left you a 2008 Award at my sight, accept it if you wish.

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  21. Kahshe CottagerMon Jul 28, 11:37:00 AM EDT

    What a prickly topic for today's Camera Critter! How nice to be able to get such a clear photo!

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  22. CatherineMon Jul 28, 10:32:00 PM EDT

    He/She is beautiful! And Beautifully captured!! I didn't realize those prickley critters climb trees!:)
    Have a great week!
    Cat

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  23. Kerri FarleyTue Jul 29, 08:32:00 AM EDT

    Oh, he does look adorable. What a fabulous shot!! I am reminded of a stuffed animal when I see this....but I'm sure he isn't as soft :)

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  24. LouiseSun Aug 03, 05:31:00 PM EDT

    Love the photo. I'm sure s/he appreciated the photo session being over, however. Glad s/he put up with it while it lasted!

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