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Bandit
Posted by Lee (Fort Frances Ontario, Canada) on 15 March 2009 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
The raccoon has always been known as a thief. It is quite dextrous. It is able to pick things up with its forepaws. They are very curious and nosy. Usually they are active at night. Quite often they upset garbage cans and explore the so called bounty found inside. They do like shiny attractive items. Between their curious personalities and the mask like appearance of their face, words like bandit and thief have been associated with raccoons. They have a keen sense of smell and a sweet tooth. This guy was only interested in checking things out. He caused no real damage. I do not think anything was stolen, or went missing. Fortunately he didn't find much that was appealing. I never saw him again.
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Suzanne from Huntington Bch, California, United States
Our nightly visitors are usually opossums which our dog is obsessed with. Since they are also in our area, I worry that he will run into a raccoon some night and behave the same way he does towards the possums. If so, he's going to have a very rude awakening.
15 Mar 2009 5:40am
@Suzanne: It will indeed be an awakening. They can be quite aggressive when threatened. Let's hope it never happens.
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
What a great shot It is such a cheeky little face
15 Mar 2009 5:41am
@jamesy: Almost childish and mischievious.
mats from Houston, United States
This innocent looking face couldn't be a thief... :-)
15 Mar 2009 6:29am
@mats: Don't let them fool you. Capital T in thief.
EYES WIDE SHUT from United Kingdom
Now that is a seriously fine portrait of this cute little guy. I was so excioted when a couple of years ago, I saw my first raccoon, up close and personal in a wood shed in Sidney, Vancouver Island. A fabulous photograph, Lee
15 Mar 2009 6:44am
@EYES WIDE SHUT: Thanks Paul.
@Beat: Thank you for the compliment.
Mathilde from Fontainebleau, France
Sublime capture I love its air coquin! and full of malice!!!
15 Mar 2009 8:42am
@Mathilde: They are always looking for something new to explore.
Marie from Bahamas
Hi, great photo of this racoon. Love the detail and the narrative is very informative. well done and great photo
15 Mar 2009 9:24am
@Marie: Thank you, please visit again.
@Catalin: Getting him to pose while I took the photo was the challenge. He was not to worried about how the shot would turn out.
@Ana Lúcia: Thank you.
@eva: Thank you very much.
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Wowzer!!!!! What a shot!! This guy is so cute and yet so serious!!! Great shot!!!!
15 Mar 2009 11:11am
@Linerberry: They have split personalities. The serious hunter who just wants food. And the hap hazardly Inspector Clouseau who only investigates.
@zOOm: Thank you
@Veronica: Thank you. It was not nearly as co-operative as it looks. It had different ideas about what a portrait should look like.
Hoshisato from Ealing, United Kingdom
That devious "Who, me?" look is irresistible!
15 Mar 2009 12:49pm
@Hoshisato: Thank you. Plesse visit again.
@Didier DE ZAN: Thanks Didier
Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France
so cute ;-) he looks very curious, I love his " zorro mask " ;-) great capture !
15 Mar 2009 12:56pm
@Anna.C: I like that, "Zorro Mask", Thank you.
@Ajay: Thank you Ajay.
Sarah from Vaud, Switzerland
Brillaint - this pic expresses the sensation of hearing him breathe! well done!
15 Mar 2009 1:50pm
@Sarah: Thank you very much. He was close. I did not hear him breathe, I did hear other noises coming from him though.
Tracy from La Selva Beach, United States
What a great shot! Right down to the catch light in his eyes :) We have a family of raccoons living under our deck, but they are fairly shy. One evening my son went to take out the trash, (he's 18 & 6ft tall) and just as he got to the can a raccoon popped up out of the can! I wish I had been there to see both of their faces!!
15 Mar 2009 2:05pm
@Tracy: I can only imagine the look of surprise combined with the instant fright they both could have.
don from Spokane, United States
Not only a fine close up of this bright-eyed guy, but you've characterized him very well. This is a superb close up with excellent detail and colors.
15 Mar 2009 2:43pm
Brett from McAllen, United States
Great shot! I love the sneaky look in the raccoon's face. You really do live in a nature paradise. Just wonderful.
15 Mar 2009 3:35pm
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
This is a wonderful up close photo! I love the eyes and the look in the eyes! Great Shot!
15 Mar 2009 4:13pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
He is magnificent, I adore him, and you took it so well...i'm in awe
15 Mar 2009 4:13pm
Magda from Canada
Fantastic capture! Love the close framing. The light is superb.
15 Mar 2009 4:16pm
Vinman from Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
He looks a cheeky little guy, nice highlights in the eyes.
15 Mar 2009 4:35pm
LauraS from Chico, United States
Nice shot, Lee, and yes, true about their nature, huh?
15 Mar 2009 4:46pm
Ca†≈ from Ouchy, Switzerland
Bravo !
I like his mask.
We can read in his eyes. Nice shot.
15 Mar 2009 5:35pm
Roberta from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Cool! Great shot. We don't have raccoons here. They are a beautiful animal, despite the trouble they cause.
15 Mar 2009 7:58pm
Marion from Liberty Township, United States
Nice shot and so close! I can almost hear it snarrling :)
16 Mar 2009 1:25am
Shar from Regina, SK, Canada
Wow, what a great close-up of an "almost" wild animal!
16 Mar 2009 4:22am
Rakesh Vanamali from Ooty, India
Great shot! Looks like he posed for it! Also, I like the way you described life in the second pg. Great work, awesome words!
16 Mar 2009 10:51am
Baby Sis from Canada
Very nice, now tell me if he don't look like he is up to mischief...has a plan
16 Mar 2009 12:28pm
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
A cute but naughty little critter. It's great that you were able to get such a good close-up.
16 Mar 2009 5:28pm
shallowregret from Kongsberg, Norway
love how you get the rascal look to shine through
16 Mar 2009 9:45pm
Ben from Germany
i love your animal shoty... thats one of my fav. blogs .... !!!
always great work!!!
17 Mar 2009 10:51pm
BIG SIS and Brother-inlaw from Petawawa, Canada
Hey Lee, I saw his twin the other day !!!!!!! HA ! HA! nice pic...
19 Mar 2009 10:48pm
MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States
how on earth did you get that capture??? Well done!
20 Mar 2009 12:43pm
