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There are many pictures of this species on the Internet. This cat (variously known as Puma, Mountain Lion, Cougar, Panther, Catamount - the scientific name is Puma concolor) enjoys the widest distribution of any cat in the Western Hemisphere, from the Yukon in Canada to the southern tip of South America. In North America the Puma survives by being reclusive and wary. Humans and other predators abound on this continent and as a result most Puma images we’ve seen taken in North America were captive or game farm animals. However, in the southern portion of both Chile and Argentina, the region of Patagonia, these cats are the apex predators. With no bears or wolves or jaguars around, Pumas can be viewed in daytime and will even hunt opportunistically in daylight.
This is a wild female Puma, named Petaca by local guides. It’s not a technically perfect, contest-winning image, but to us the eyes tell the story of the Patagonian Puma. Look at those eyes. The fire and the passion highlight the struggle to survive. Here Petaca is feeding on a Rhea (a huge, flightless bird related to the Ostrich). First time we’ve seen a cat with that prey, and the situation was doubly unique. Based on her location over the last few days and the age of the carcass, our guides were pretty sure Petaca did not kill this bird. Adult Pumas generally do not eat prey they don’t kill themselves. This cat is about 18 months old - just separated from her mother this year - so perhaps she still carries that cub-like trait.
Can you spot the predator in this scene? One ear and one eye are visible.
Wild Puma (Puma concolor) on the shore of Lago Sarmiento, Patagonia, Chile.
Eines Morgens bekamen wir einen Funkspruch von unserem Trecker das wir so schnell wie möglich zu Ihm kommen sollten, da Petaca im Jagdmodus sei. Als bei unserem Trecker ankam hab ich schon gesehen das Peteca sich am anschleichen war, jedoch konnte ich nicht sehen warum. Ich hab noch gedacht Sie ist zwar im Jagdmodus aber ich sah kein Guanako oder sonstiges woan Sie sich anschleichen konnte. Plötzlich ist Sie durchgestartet und da sah ich das Sie ein Kaninchen verfolgte.
Alle die in der Natur unterwegs sind wissen, das es zweierlei Dinge sind eine Jagd zu sehen und zu fotografieren. Dies ist oft sehr schwierig. Es war sehr früh am morgen so das die Lichtverhältnisse sehr bescheiden waren, auch waren wir über 80m weit entfernt, deshalb möchte ich Euch bitten die nicht ganz perfekte Bildqualität zu entschuldigen. Dennoch bin ich sehr froh das ich diese Jagdszene erleben und fotografieren durfte
One morning we got a radio message from our trecker that we should get to him as quickly as possible because Petaca was in hunting mode. When we arrived at our trecker I could already see that Peteca was sneaking up on us, but I couldn't see why. I still thought she was in hunting mode but I didn't see any guanaco or anything else she could sneak up on. Suddenly she took off and I saw that she was hunting a rabbit.
Anyone who is out in nature knows that seeing a hunt and photographing it are two different things. This is often very difficult. It was very early in the morning so the light conditions were very poor and we were over 80m away, so I apologize for the less than perfect picture quality. Nevertheless, I am very happy that I was able to experience and photograph this hunting scene
Realizzazione a cura di TulipanoRosa: tulipanorosa.blogspot.com/2020/03/centrotavola-per-la-festa-del-papa-2020.html
The shore of Lago Sarmiento (Sarmiento Lake) in Chilean Patagonia is dotted with huge, white rock-like formations.These photogenic structures are Thrombolites, calcium carbonate deposits formed in shallow water by the buildup of sedimentary grains by microorganisms. Grass has a tough time growing on these shores, so there are few prey animals here. As a result, big male Pumas are rare in this area. That's good news for Puma mothers raising cubs, who use the thrombolite beach as a "nursery."
This short film highlights Amarga and Paine, the latest litter born to Petaca - the "queen" of this area. The cubs are almost fully grown, but they depend on Petaca for food and safety. Petaca became separated from her cubs, and they have been feverishly searching for her. The nursery, a familiar place for Petaca's cubs, is a natural and safe location to continue their search. Petaca herself was raised here by her mother Sarmiento.
Special thanks to our wonderful guide Javiera Vargas and our super tracker Junior Mendes. Thanks to Jeff Parker of Explore in Focus for organizing the second half of this trip. Thank you also to Eduardo Blanco and Diego Olivares Picasso of SouthWild Chile for their support and positive vibes every day. We highly recommend Hotel el Ovejero Patagonico in Cerro Castillo - the owner Juan Carlos and the staff there are super.
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"Rescue Me (Instrumental)" by Rosedale
"Surge" by Francis Wells
Shot on RED Digital Cinema V-Raptor S35 and Canon EOS C70
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Historic 1934 Parker pony truss over the Arroyo Aguaje in Taos County, New Mexico. The bridge was bypassed by a new bridge in 1994.
The bridge contains a sign reading:
ARROYO AGUAJE BRIDGE
THIS HISTORIC PONY TRUSS BRIDGE WAS BUILT IN 1934 AS A NATIONAL RECOVERY PROJECT. IT HAS BEEN PRESERVED BY THE NEW MEXICO STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT.
Lugar / place / lieu : Parque del Este Generalísimo Francisco de Miranda, Caracas, Venezuela.
See also this picture.
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The Petaca Point trail looked good on the map but ran a bit further inland (away from the edge!) than we'd have liked. We made a detour here and there to get the view, rockhopping for a ways right along the edge. This was worth the extra effort.
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Posting the rest of 2013's photos to make room in the camera for 2014.
These are from a weekend getaway to Taos.
view on black -- FP
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Il y a un concours de macro avec des insectes à Lille. Pas facile car la photo doit avoir été prise à Lille et la ville est assez minérale, il n'y a pas tellement de parcs.
Rien à gagner mis à par la photo, tirée en grande taille affichée sur les grilles du parc Jean-Baptiste Lebas. J'ai fait quelques essais le week end dernier avec mon retroadapter... et celle ci est un bonne candidate je pense.
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There is a macro with insects contest in Lille. Not so easy because the photo must have been taken in Lille and there are not many parks.
Nothing to win but the photo, in large size put up on the Jean-Baptiste Lebas park. I did a few tries last week end with my retroadapter... I think this one is a good candidate.
Historic 1934 Parker pony truss over the Arroyo Aguaje in Taos County, New Mexico. The bridge was bypassed by a new bridge in 1994.
The bridge contains a sign reading:
ARROYO AGUAJE BRIDGE
THIS HISTORIC PONY TRUSS BRIDGE WAS BUILT IN 1934 AS A NATIONAL RECOVERY PROJECT. IT HAS BEEN PRESERVED BY THE NEW MEXICO STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT.