moocher marmot

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moocher marmot

a pair of marmots insisted on a snack, almost climbing into my lap while sitting in tall grass during a descent of Wheeler Peak, NM. I sacrificed my last granola bar , but got some extreme close-ups. 7-30-08

slowbutsteady

on Aug 3, 2008 11:25 am

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Image ID: 427699

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ClaireJ - Nov 24, 2008 4:16 pm - Voted 10/10

I really enjoy

this munching, moocher of a marmot!

slowbutsteady - Dec 1, 2008 12:14 pm - Hasn't voted

thanks for your remarks

Marmots on frequently climb mountains are so used to snack handouts, they respond to the sound of crackling wrappers as you take a food break. I have photographed them in the Wind River Range in Wyoming, covered with pesky mosquitos. This one on Wheeler Peak wasn't being bothered by the bugs. Thanks again. slowbutsteady

EricChu - Jun 10, 2010 5:35 pm - Voted 10/10

He's adorable!

Such a fluffy cuddly teddy-bear of a marmot ;-) and he looks as if he posed specially for your photo! ;-))
Cheers,
Eric

slowbutsteady - Jun 10, 2010 10:52 pm - Hasn't voted

Mr. Marmot

Thank you, Eric, for your vote and comments. I loved listening to your Scriabin and Chopin, combined with the video. What camera are you using for your video? You seem to have a good control and steadiness. Wonderful, that image stabilization! I hope you are able to take care of your hands when hiking. It seems gripping tightly to trekking poles aggravates arthritis, but of course I am not playing professionally anymore. What a joy to experience music and photography together the way you have presented it here in these videos. Best regards