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I look like a big rat

at a lake near home

16 total reviews 
Comment from michiganmike


Fortunately they have not made their way into my lake, although I have seen them less than a hundred miles away in Lake Eerie. A nice clear shot with good detail in the face. I like the circle of ripples and the great colors.

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 19-Jun-2019
    many thanks again
Comment from suzannethompson2


Excellent capture of this nutria swimming in the water and indeed looking like a large rat. He swims like I do - head out of the water! Very good lighting and focus showing a nice clear image. Very good composition. Suzanne

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 19-Jun-2019
    many thanks suzane
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2019
    many thanks suzane
Comment from Charlie Newman


The detail and highlights in the Nutria's face are well done. The highlights in the ripples against the flat green background of the water really draw the viewers' eyes to the face.
Excellent composition.

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 19-Jun-2019
    many thanks charlie
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


I have not seen these creatures although their cousins and family members are equally destructive:) Good shot. Good framing! . The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 19-Jun-2019
    thanks for your effort
Comment from nikman


Not heard of a nutria before! What are they? Your fine composition offers us a good look at its head. Like the detail in the head and the water ripples. Exposure and sharpness are good. Nicely taken!

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 Comment Written 19-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 19-Jun-2019
    The coypu, also known as the nutria, is a large, herbivorous, semiaquatic rodent. Classified for a long time as the only member of the family Myocastoridae, Myocastor is actually nested within Echimyidae, the family of the spiny rats. The coypu lives in burrows alongside stretches of water, and feeds on river plant stems. Originally native to subtropical and temperate South America, it has since been introduced to North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, primarily by fur farmers
reply by nikman on 19-Jun-2019
    Many thanks for your detailed explanation! Heard of coypu, but not sure if they live in the UK.
Comment from Brendaartwork18


I am finding this site quite educational so many new varietiès of animals and birds made known via excelkent photogrphs such ad this. He is lije a giant ray. Good focus on the heat and surrounding ripples have produced an excellent shot ... the colours have come out extremely well.

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 Comment Written 19-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 19-Jun-2019
    many thanks again