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Thank you for the comment :) I always try to add a bit of my "recreated" perspective to the pics and I learned that from the great story-tellers in NTF :)

Glad you like the story and pics :)
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Regit Young said:
Not about the D70 posts though :) Here's the story for today...

Went down to Rottnest Island today for a little R&R. This little
island is a habitat for the endangered quokkas. For those who are
not familar with these small marsupials which, look like tiny
kangaroos; here's a shot:



While they are wild, they are very adapted to human presence. They
are very friendly ... almost too friendly!!!!



I'm a very tolerant man, and I said to myself, "that's alright" ...
but when he decided to make for my "other possessions" ...



I said "Enough is enough"; and we left the quokkas high-and-dry in
a haste. No wonder they are endangered ... i.e. becoming more
dangerous!!!



This story is off course not true :) Quokkas are very adorable in
every sense ... Vote for a split between quokkas and squirrels!!!
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Regit Young, FCAS Member, PBase Supporter
48 species caught, 802 species to go ...
'Seeing and interpreting are entirely personal processes' - Steve
Parish
http://www.pbase.com/regit
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48 species caught, 802 species to go ...
'Seeing and interpreting are entirely personal processes' - Steve Parish
http://www.pbase.com/regit
 
Now I'm jealous!!! LOL :))) But they are very adorabe in real life; these pics doesn't do them justice :(

As for the name "quokkas" ... well, all I can say is that it sure beats names like "vegemite"!!! :)))
NitroLiq said:
I love the expression on the furball's face in the 2nd shot....like
a young teen getting his first kiss...Hahaha! Is it just me or does
Australia make the best names for critters?

Pete
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Glad you like the last one :) It is quite difficult to get that shot right... had to get really low and really close :)
felipedana said:
all the pictures are superb.. but the last is just perfect..
congrats ;)
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48 species caught, 802 species to go ...
'Seeing and interpreting are entirely personal processes' - Steve Parish
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Regit Young said:
Not about the D70 posts though :) Here's the story for today...

Went down to Rottnest Island today for a little R&R. This little
island is a habitat for the endangered quokkas. For those who are
not familar with these small marsupials which, look like tiny
kangaroos; here's a shot:



While they are wild, they are very adapted to human presence. They
are very friendly ... almost too friendly!!!!



I'm a very tolerant man, and I said to myself, "that's alright" ...
but when he decided to make for my "other possessions" ...



I said "Enough is enough"; and we left the quokkas high-and-dry in
a haste. No wonder they are endangered ... i.e. becoming more
dangerous!!!



This story is off course not true :) Quokkas are very adorable in
every sense ... Vote for a split between quokkas and squirrels!!!
--
Regit Young, FCAS Member, PBase Supporter
48 species caught, 802 species to go ...
'Seeing and interpreting are entirely personal processes' - Steve
Parish
http://www.pbase.com/regit
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Going to Perth and am buying my D70 this week hence my request. I intend to go to Rottnest to take some shots with it any other info?
 
The last pic took a bit of effort; @12mm, I had to get to the ground and get about 0.5 m from the creature. But it is always a joy to know that such efforts pays off :)

Thank you for looking :)
clam26 said:
Amazing! Congratulations for these great shots and thanks for
sharing. Especially the last one is outstanding in terms of
composition and technique.

clam26
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Regit Young, FCAS Member, PBase Supporter
48 species caught, 802 species to go ...
'Seeing and interpreting are entirely personal processes' - Steve Parish
http://www.pbase.com/regit
 
... which one do you have in mind? :) Are you referring to the bigger ones? :)))
3stones said:
Now you showed us one of Australia symbols (almost). Are you going
to show us the other one?

Thanks for sharing such great photos.
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Regit Young, FCAS Member, PBase Supporter
48 species caught, 802 species to go ...
'Seeing and interpreting are entirely personal processes' - Steve Parish
http://www.pbase.com/regit
 
Regit,

Enough is indeed enough! :-) And I do include the ridiculous wave of D70 posts even though I'm anxiously awaiting my own. :-p Really glad to see some excellent pics posted here. And is it just me or was Steven S trying to fight back yesterday w/ all them D70 pics posts (vs all the D70 non-pics rants)? :-)

Anyway, love this set and the little storytelling, and that's an excellent ending shot. Thanks for sharing these.

Best regards,

Man

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I happen to think that I'm quite a looker!!! LOL!!! .... just kidding of course :)

Thank you for looking Marek :) I like that shot as well, though reluctantly :)))
marek k said:
Great shots, especially the 'touching' moment ;)
Regit Young said:
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Regit Young, FCAS Member, PBase Supporter
48 species caught, 802 species to go ...
'Seeing and interpreting are entirely personal processes' - Steve Parish
http://www.pbase.com/regit
 
Thank you for the comments :)

Have to admit I'm not very familiar with Australian mammals :( I'll see what I can do with the Yowie and Dropbear ... after looking up on what they are!!! LOL :))))
in1way said:
Regit,
Very nice pics of our quokkas, I'm impressed.
I would be more impressed if you could post some pics of a Yowie or
maybe a Dropbear or two....... :)))

Cheers,
Rob.
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Regit Young, FCAS Member, PBase Supporter
48 species caught, 802 species to go ...
'Seeing and interpreting are entirely personal processes' - Steve Parish
http://www.pbase.com/regit
 
Thank you for your kind words :) And I too learned something new here everyday ... btw, thank you for the tip on the reflector :))))
Greyflash said:
Regit, thanks for your Quokkas post. I have learned something new
while viewing your excellent photography.

Gordon
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Regit Young, FCAS Member, PBase Supporter
48 species caught, 802 species to go ...
'Seeing and interpreting are entirely personal processes' - Steve Parish
http://www.pbase.com/regit
 
Glad the you like these :) The quokkas are quite easy to work with as they are not shy to human. I'll definitely go down again and try with more angles.

Thank you for looking, Ron :)
Ron Reznick said:
Most hearty congratulations on a fabulous job!

Ron
Regit Young said:
Not about the D70 posts though :) Here's the story for today...

Went down to Rottnest Island today for a little R&R. This little
island is a habitat for the endangered quokkas. For those who are
not familar with these small marsupials which, look like tiny
kangaroos; here's a shot:



While they are wild, they are very adapted to human presence. They
are very friendly ... almost too friendly!!!!



I'm a very tolerant man, and I said to myself, "that's alright" ...
but when he decided to make for my "other possessions" ...



I said "Enough is enough"; and we left the quokkas high-and-dry in
a haste. No wonder they are endangered ... i.e. becoming more
dangerous!!!



This story is off course not true :) Quokkas are very adorable in
every sense ... Vote for a split between quokkas and squirrels!!!
--
Regit Young, FCAS Member, PBase Supporter
48 species caught, 802 species to go ...
'Seeing and interpreting are entirely personal processes' - Steve
Parish
http://www.pbase.com/regit
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Regit Young, FCAS Member, PBase Supporter
48 species caught, 802 species to go ...
'Seeing and interpreting are entirely personal processes' - Steve Parish
http://www.pbase.com/regit
 
Thank you for looking :) The first was taken with a 85mm 1.4 at f2; and at the distance I'm at from the quokka, the DOF is acturally very shallow :)
Los Angeles class said:
Regit Young said:
Not about the D70 posts though :) Here's the story for today...

Went down to Rottnest Island today for a little R&R. This little
island is a habitat for the endangered quokkas. For those who are
not familar with these small marsupials which, look like tiny
kangaroos; here's a shot:

Click to expand...
Click to expand...
--
Regit Young, FCAS Member, PBase Supporter
48 species caught, 802 species to go ...
'Seeing and interpreting are entirely personal processes' - Steve Parish
http://www.pbase.com/regit
 
cookie0001 said:
Going to Perth and am buying my D70 this week hence my request. I
intend to go to Rottnest to take some shots with it any other info?
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http://www.rottnest.wa.gov.au/

These a lot of informatio there. And if you intend to stay there for a night or 2, it is always a good idea to book the accomodation first.

If you're interested in birding, I suggest you just the Rottnest Island section of this site :)

http://birdingwa.iinet.net.au/

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Regit Young, FCAS Member, PBase Supporter
48 species caught, 802 species to go ...
'Seeing and interpreting are entirely personal processes' - Steve Parish
http://www.pbase.com/regit
 
Thank you for the comment :) The D70 posts can be quite overwhelming; while I do understand that they are excited, I do hope they would search and not replicate posts :(

Glad to know that you and Steve are "fighting" the onslaught :)
Man-Fai Wong said:
Regit,

Enough is indeed enough! :-) And I do include the ridiculous wave
of D70 posts even though I'm anxiously awaiting my own. :-p
Really glad to see some excellent pics posted here. And is it just
me or was Steven S trying to fight back yesterday w/ all them D70
pics posts (vs all the D70 non-pics rants)? :-)

Anyway, love this set and the little storytelling, and that's an
excellent ending shot. Thanks for sharing these.

Best regards,

Man

--
Just another amateur -- see profile for more + some basic photog
resources.
As usual, YMMV + caveat emptor.
Contact me at [email protected]
Indulge my fancies at http://www.pbase.com/mandnwong
Click to expand...
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Regit Young, FCAS Member, PBase Supporter
48 species caught, 802 species to go ...
'Seeing and interpreting are entirely personal processes' - Steve Parish
http://www.pbase.com/regit
 
The last picture is totally amazing ...

YOU RULE man ...
Regit Young said:
Not about the D70 posts though :) Here's the story for today...

Went down to Rottnest Island today for a little R&R. This little
island is a habitat for the endangered quokkas. For those who are
not familar with these small marsupials which, look like tiny
kangaroos; here's a shot:



While they are wild, they are very adapted to human presence. They
are very friendly ... almost too friendly!!!!



I'm a very tolerant man, and I said to myself, "that's alright" ...
but when he decided to make for my "other possessions" ...



I said "Enough is enough"; and we left the quokkas high-and-dry in
a haste. No wonder they are endangered ... i.e. becoming more
dangerous!!!



This story is off course not true :) Quokkas are very adorable in
every sense ... Vote for a split between quokkas and squirrels!!!
--
Regit Young, FCAS Member, PBase Supporter
48 species caught, 802 species to go ...
'Seeing and interpreting are entirely personal processes' - Steve
Parish
http://www.pbase.com/regit
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Some pictures I like:
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