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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Marmota flaviventris- The Rockpile Sentinel

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31 comments:

  1. Lisa and NathanFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    He's a sweetie!
    And he takes his job very seriously - I can tell. :D

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  2. eileeninmdFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Awesome shot and very cute!

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  3. KarenFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Isn't he just the cutest! A great photo. Our weather prognosticator is an albino groundhog.

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  4. FaytheFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    enjoying that Texas sunshine, lucky guy. does he forecast winter too?

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  5. Sukhmandir KaurFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Beautiful closeups. Cameras and technology in combination make it possible to observe a world which otherwise is seldom seen. Happy WW

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  6. BernieFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    We don't see ANYTHING like that downunder... Great pic!

    Mine's up as well, today it looks at the 'Heritage Train Trip'

    Have a great WW!

    AussiePomm

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  7. GayNYCDadFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Awesome shot!
    Mitch

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  8. CarolFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Seriously cute little guy! Great shot! He really looks intent on something.

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  9. Johnny NutcaseFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    good ol marmots! i pretty much love these guys. Saw a ton of them in CA's White Mountains in August. This shot is great! Love the pose :)

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  10. DrillerAAFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    That's handsome little fellow. Looks like he enjoys a good photo op. Well done.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Wow..what a cool looking marmot! Great capture John!

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  12. Amila KanchanaFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Adorable creature!

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  13. Margaret AlmonFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    The texture and markings of the fur are so incredible against the rocks!

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  14. EG CameraGirlFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Wonderful shot!

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  15. JennyFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Great picture!!!

    Found you on the blog hop! I'm your newest follower!
    http://moenysavingtips.blogspot.com/

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  16. AprilFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    What an amazing photo! You are very talented.

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  17. Homemom3February 2, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    love the shot. Now hopefully spring comes fast. Happy WW!

    http://www.homemom3.com

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  18. Julie G.February 2, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Sensational capture!

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  19. JenFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Great picture! I love how the expression looks so intent and serious. :)

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  20. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Great shot of the marmot - we have those here in Colorado!

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  21. Aramelle {One Wheeler's World}February 2, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    What a great photo! I love how it feels like we're all getting a secret up-close glimpse of the little guy.

    http://the-wheeler-family.net/aramelle_blog/

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  22. KaHollyFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    What a great photo op you had there! He's beautiful.

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Wow - how did you get that close? Marvellous detail!

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  24. UnknownFebruary 5, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    What a great poser and a super shot!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  25. Misty DawnSFebruary 5, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Spectacular photograph! Not only is it adorable, the detail is fantastic!

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  26. Iowa Gardening WomanFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Wonderful shot!

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  27. MarieFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    What a wonderful photo -- he looks like he is taking his sentry duty very seriously!

    Visiting from Camera Critters :-)

    Marie
    bonkersinbarnhart.com

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  28. Chubskulit RoseFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Gorgeous!

    Camera Critters at my page

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  29. BinkyFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Great pose and composition. An almost perfect picture! (It'd be perfect if it was a picture of a Wombie.)

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  30. Kerri FarleyFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    What a cutie!
    (and I "stumbled" it :)

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  31. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    What a great capture, perfect composition! Love the expression on his face!!

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