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Gimme A New Toothbrush!


Gimme A New Toothbrush!
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Copyright: Jean Michel Peers (JeanMichel) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 633 W: 87 N: 938] (2864)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-01-31
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Sony DSC-F717, Zeiss 2/9,7-48,5
Exposure: f/4, 1/160 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-02-02 9:06
Viewed: 2133
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 47
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
MYOCASTOR COYPUS - Ragondin, Nutria (F) - Coypu, Nutria (UK/US). Originated from South America. They've been introduced in France for their Fur. Breeding has disappeared, except for the food in regions where their meat is appreciated.
DESCRIPTION. A large rodent, nearly as large as a beaver but with long, rounded, scaly, ratlike tail; hind feet webbed; incisors orange-colored; female with mammae along each side of back, not on belly; upperparts reddish brown; the underfur dark slaty; tip of muzzle and chin white. External measurements of adults average: total length, 800-900 mm; tail, 350-400 mm; hind foot, 130-140 mm. Total length may reach 1.4 m. Weight, normally 8-10 kg.
HABITS. Essentially vegetarians, they like a semiaquatic existence in swamps, marshes, and along the shores of rivers and lakes. Although being mainly nocturnal, they can be seen here early in the morning on some river banks or swimming along. They are not extensive burrowers. Burrows that have been examined were approximately 20 cm in diameter and extended into the bank for a distance of over 1 m. Often they were open at both ends, with the entrance toward the river usually above water level. Some of the burrows are under roots of trees that are exposed along the banks of the river or stream. Their nests are made of reeds and sedges built up in large piles somewhat after the fashion of a swan’s nest. These are built on land among the marsh vegetation and close to the water’s edge. These animals appear to breed throughout the year. Each adult female produces two or three litters a year. The gestation period is from 127 to 132 days. The number of young per litter ranges from two to 11 and averages about five.
(exerpts from this site)
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This is a young one. While I was hiding in silence waiting for swans to perform their flying show, this young chap came on the shore, looking curiously around me. I've learned later from the fishermen that I was close to a place where they leave sometimes the bread they have left. Olders are not so friendly, they remain in the water if they feel somebody's around.
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Dull overcast weather, focal lenght 180mm, speed priority, handheld, no flash, avg compensated measure. PP on PaintShop 9.0 Pro.
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azulu, carper, Luc, marhowie, liquidsunshine, elroyie, willie, PDP, Janice, red45, gerhardt, Callie, extramundi has marked this note useful
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  • azulu Gold Star Critiquer [C: 111 W: 0 N: 75] (374)
  • [2005-02-02 9:34]

Very nice shot Jean. Good focus, nice colours and sharpness. Good details too and note. I like the pose. Another very nice shot.

Congratulations

Alexandre

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  • Midi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 150 W: 24 N: 183] (2417)
  • [2005-02-02 10:05]
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Très jolie photo de cet animal que je ne rencontre jamais.
Le cliché est très net, belles couleurs, Bravo.
Ps: attention au titre, je pense que vous avez voulu écrire "give me"

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2009 W: 122 N: 2581] (8424)
  • [2005-02-02 10:18]

Fantastic shot Jean Michel,
I like the capture you made here, the composing is very good, the details are super and the details are good, good pof and great dof, very good job

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1872 W: 304 N: 4301] (14733)
  • [2005-02-02 10:58]

On les vois rarement sur deux pattes, ces créatures.
Une excellente image accompagnée par une non moins excellente note.
Merci Jean-Michel.

Jean, Very good sharpness & details with a nice standing pose..& those choppers! He'd be a great "before" shot for a toothpaste commercial!! ;-) Ok, I'm gone..

Always wanted to see one of these in the flesh, apparently there were/are a few wild in the UK having escaped and bred. Very good photo.

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
  • [2005-02-02 12:56]

Amazing shot, especially when you take the weather conditions into consideration. Sharp details! Well done!

Very nice shot!
This little fellow looks really nice.
Good composition and POV.
Well done!

Great shot Jean,
Fantastic detail, and great clarity too.
Good notes.
Thanks for posting

Great catch, it posed you like a model and waited for you to take its picture.
Very good picture.
I think it is about time to brush its teeth...

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  • willie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1023 W: 61 N: 648] (2083)
  • [2005-02-02 15:48]

A toothbrush and a dentist. ( LOL )
Very cute shot jean. Very nice DOF and POV. Good work

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2821 W: 344 N: 3779] (11769)
  • [2005-02-02 16:56]

Give it a toothbrush yes but for the love of God don't give it a mirror, it'll die of fright!

Excellent picture Jean Michel, the focus is spot on and I like the lighting. Well done.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2005-02-02 17:24]

I can't say I've seen or heard of this critta before. He needs a toothbrusg I think. Love his pose and his hands and feet and I'd hate my cat to bring one these home as a gift for us. Good shot Jean Michel, and thanks for showing.

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1575 W: 5 N: 2181] (12252)
  • [2005-02-02 20:38]

Vraiment extra j'aime bien cette Photo. LA PRISE DE VUE EST EXCELLENTE. Merci pou l'envoi.

Great picture. But may be it merits a slight cropping on the top to remove the distracting background made of of these dead trees on the floor.

Very good Jean Michel.
Great pose, looks like an old man.
Very good sharpness with good details, very good composition and colours. Great work.

:-))))))))
J'aime beaucoup ta photo avec une pose! C'est amusant :-) Genial photo!

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2005-02-03 4:41]

Ha, ha, ha, what a face :-) It eat too much carrot I think.

Great shot, great details and pose.
Very well done.
TFS.

...to small give it a brush. ;)

Man if I see this in a dim moonlight night I am gonna run for sure. It's my mother-in-law. :)

This pose is so nice. The sharpness is razor sharp too. He must have been close? This is a fabulous shot. I really enjoyed it so much. TFS.

I've not seen one of these before, what a weird looking rodent. He definately needs a tooth brush!
Really nice composition with good detail of the fur and hands/feet. Perfect DOF. Well done.

Take me to your Leader, Earthling!
Jean Michel, this is a new one for me, thanks, I went and checked up, as I was thinking about the capybara. I like the pose, right out of an Allen Dean Forster SCFI novel! ANd the buckteeth should nevr be brushed, it adds the only bit of colour to his otherwuse drab pelt. TFS

You did fantastic with this great subject. What a beautiful photo.
I have already ordered the x0.7 and the polarized filters tho the link you provided me. I cant wait to have them! Thanks.

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2156 W: 322 N: 4258] (16906)
  • [2005-02-20 13:13]

Jean Michel, very nice post with a perfect sharpness. Great details, pose, dof, pov and bg.

To me, a rather funny shot. Cool capture.

Lívio

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