Adult Yellow-bellied Marmot high up on a cliff – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/1600, ISO 400, Nikkor 500mm VT with 1.4x TC, natural light
Yesterday while looking for a Red-tailed Hawk I spotted an adult Yellow-bellied Marmot high up on a cliff and even though the marmot was a long way away I liked what I saw through my viewfinder and I took about a dozen photos of it.
I have taken thousands of images of Yellow-bellied Marmots where the marmots have been closer but very few of them that include as much habitat as this photo does. I love the texture of the lichen-covered rocks in the foreground, the colors, and how this photo shows a view of the marmot that also has some green grasses included in the frame.
The marmot may have been keeping an eye on the hawks I found in this area or it may have been basking in the warmth of the rising sun. I really can’t say for sure. I am just happy that it was there and that I could photograph it.
Life is good. Stay safe.
Mia
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When people are described as ‘yellow-bellied’ this beauty is NOT what the speaker had in mind.
I agree with Marty. My eyes would never have picked this up unless and until he/she moved. I also love the extra ‘environment’ you included.
Stay well, stay safe.
You have an amazing eye, Mia! There’s no way I could have spotted Mr. Rodent on the rocks from the distance you must have. Seeing so much of the environment makes this shot extra special. 🙂
Very nice with the rocks and lichen. Marmots blend in so well.