Saturday, April 4, 2009

Shadow Shot Sunday 04-04-09: Porcupine


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I took a photography class at the Oregon Zoo this morning. This little guy was pretty shy, but he came out in the sun for awhile. I like the shadow his quilled body makes on the wall. This is a prehensile tailed porcupine. He can't throw his quills like western porcupines can.



14 comments:

Sylvia K said...

What a great shot! I love the Oregon Zoo and wish I could have taken a photography class there. This is just perfect!

Anonymous said...

How 'kewl' to take such a class. Makes me wonder if one is offered in MY area? Nifty shot. Hope he didn't throw a quill at YOU ;--)
Hugs and blessings,

bobbie said...

Oh, this one is super! How many of us can find a porcupine, and then have him oblige with a shadow!

EG CameraGirl said...

That's a great place for a photo class! Yes, I DO like the shadows of the quills on the wall.

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Cindy said...

Now that's a prickly shadow! Very Cool.

A Wild Thing said...

Now that's a new one on me, never heard of this kind of porcupine with a prehensile tail...cool shot, cool class!

Jack said...

How cute! I wish we had a zoo here in my city.

Hot Fudge said...

Just as well he can't throw his quills! He's so adorable though, isn't he? Don't you just want to hug him? Maybe not.

Hey Harriet said...

Awww...what a cutie that porcupine is. I've never seen one of these creatures in real life, and I think I've only seen pics of brown coloured ones. I really like him and his shadows. How fun to be able to take a photography class at a zoo. I'd love to do that!

BLOGitse said...

i wouldn't shake hand with him/her! :)

GalleryJuana said...

Great shot. Even with all those quills, he looks huggable! Hmmm... but I wouldn't try it. We'll just do an "air hug."

That is the chicken said...

What a cool spiky shadow!

The Summer Kitchen Girls said...

awwww! isn't he cute? love the shadow he makes too!!

Anonymous said...

Wow! a really cool photo :)

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