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In search of grub by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Southern Brown Bandicoot at Tidbinbilla Sanctuary in Canberra.
He walked right past my boots, but I couldn't focus that close!

**Tonytee** · 11-26-2022, 01:46 AM

A very well captured wild animal. Very interesting settings on a day with bright sunshine. Excellent work and many thanks for posting.

Tony

RobG · 11-26-2022, 04:07 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

A very well captured wild animal. Very interesting settings on a day with bright sunshine. Excellent work and many thanks for posting.

Thanks Tony! It's a rare experience to photograph Australian animals in the daytime - most are nocturnal.

**MikeNArk** · 11-26-2022, 09:03 AM

Nice closeup, Rob. Great capture of that long snout with excellent detail. What is the minimum focus distance for that lens?

RobG · 11-26-2022, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Nice closeup, Rob. Great capture of that long snout with excellent detail. What is the minimum focus distance for that lens?

Thanks Mike! According to the PF lens review, it's 2 metres. My impression is that it changes depending on the focal length, but I could be wrong. Certainly it's further than the distance from my shoulder to the ground.

I kind of wish that I'd taken video with my camcorder, but I'm happy with this photo.

**angkymac** · 11-26-2022, 06:53 PM

Maybe he's in search of a grub, but he also appears to be keeping a close eye on you.
Angky.

**ToddK** · 11-27-2022, 06:34 AM

Terrific close-up Rob! It is a very interesting looking animal. The nose looks like it takes some abuse from digging into things.

RobG · 11-27-2022, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by angkymac

Maybe he's in search of a grub, but he also appears to be keeping a close eye on you.

Not just me, but the other two people who were standing nearby. We stayed still and he went across the ground between us. Very bold for a Bandicoot!

Originally posted by ToddK

Terrific close-up Rob! It is a very interesting looking animal. The nose looks like it takes some abuse from digging into things.

Thank you! Yes, you often find conical holes which they dig while sniffing out food. He had just finished pushing his way through leaf litter.

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11-26-2022, 01:46 AM	#2
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,543	A very well captured wild animal. Very interesting settings on a day with bright sunshine. Excellent work and many thanks for posting. Tony

11-26-2022, 04:07 AM	#3
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tonytee A very well captured wild animal. Very interesting settings on a day with bright sunshine. Excellent work and many thanks for posting. Thanks Tony! It's a rare experience to photograph Australian animals in the daytime - most are nocturnal.

11-26-2022, 09:03 AM	#4
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,261	Nice closeup, Rob. Great capture of that long snout with excellent detail. What is the minimum focus distance for that lens?

11-26-2022, 04:25 PM	#5
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk Nice closeup, Rob. Great capture of that long snout with excellent detail. What is the minimum focus distance for that lens? Thanks Mike! According to the PF lens review, it's 2 metres. My impression is that it changes depending on the focal length, but I could be wrong. Certainly it's further than the distance from my shoulder to the ground. I kind of wish that I'd taken video with my camcorder, but I'm happy with this photo.

11-26-2022, 06:53 PM	#6
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032	Maybe he's in search of a grub, but he also appears to be keeping a close eye on you. Angky.

11-27-2022, 06:34 AM	#7
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566	Terrific close-up Rob! It is a very interesting looking animal. The nose looks like it takes some abuse from digging into things.

11-27-2022, 03:08 PM	#8
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by angkymac Maybe he's in search of a grub, but he also appears to be keeping a close eye on you. Not just me, but the other two people who were standing nearby. We stayed still and he went across the ground between us. Very bold for a Bandicoot! Originally posted by ToddK Terrific close-up Rob! It is a very interesting looking animal. The nose looks like it takes some abuse from digging into things. Thank you! Yes, you often find conical holes which they dig while sniffing out food. He had just finished pushing his way through leaf litter.

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