Comment from jrconrad
"?from Los Angeles Zoo"? I thought they were native to Australia. No? Anyway sweet catch. Interesting play of light. Thanks for this, Cheers, James

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2015

Thaks James, no they are native to South America pretty well all countries there except Chile. They are the biggest rodent and the Patagonia Cavy Mara I posted the other day is 4th largest.

Comment from ozzyart
LOL! I haven't seen one of these before, he has a very rectangular face! Good photography, tonal balance and lighting. Thank you so much for sharing!

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2015

Thanks so much ozzyart for your positive feedback. :) Mary

reply by ozzyart on 04-Jan-2015

You're VERY welcome Mary! (Stay safe from the fires)

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice gorgeous lovely shot.Very Nice rear nature scene.His Eyes action,hair,mud water and b/g are gorgeous and great.Great nice talent work and scene.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2015

Thanks so much, your encouraging words are appreciated. :) Mary

Comment from Trin
Never heard of this species, we learn something new every day on FAR 😄. He looks very relaxed and definitely ready for a nap. Nice composition, good tonality and colour palette with different shades of mud. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2015

Thanks so much Trin, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

reply by Trin on 04-Jan-2015

You are welcome Mary.

reply by Trin on 04-Jan-2015

You are welcome Mary.

Comment from NancyJTubb
What an interesting image, I can almost feel the mud and fur. Excellent composition, lighting and I like the monochromatic colors. Focus is perfect.

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2015

Thanks Nancy, your positive words are appreciated. :) Mary

Comment from Sange
Aww! Great capture Mary! Nice clarity, lighting and details.
Looks like a over grown beaver.
Great shooting!😉

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2015

Thanks Sange, they are quite cute looking in their own way. :) Mary

Comment from gidavidson
Looks like a fun mud bath. Probably feels good with our hot weather. Good frame, focus and a sunny day exposure.

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2015

Thanks George, appreciate your positive words :) Mary

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Monochromatic rendition.
An interesting initial impact.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Excellent lighting, focusing & framing. Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2015

Thanks Dick your positive words are appreciated as always :) Mary

Comment from Life is but a dream.
Mary, all is well with this wonderful and full of life capybara. (I have a wallet made out of capybara from Argentina).

Where in heaven's name were you shooting from? Your POV is spectacular coming in eye level, you were on your tummy enjoying a mud bath as well?

It's an enjoyable photograph to come across and would do well in a BROWN contest. Sharp and well saturated. Are you still using A versus M? I ask because the shadow is almost a block up.

Welcome back....to the site.

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2015

Thanks so much Olga - I did get low down but outside there enclosure well out of the mud :) Haven't had much time to do photography as I have had a health scare and in and out of doctors and hospital. Get results in 2 weeks which hopefully will be more postive than those pre Xmas. So with that in mind I have been using A but once over nervous wait intend to get out and try M. Love photography as it can take you into another world away from any worries. Happy New Year to you if I have missed wishing it previously. Cheers Mary