The Things I See
Gopher
Posted by Craig (Vacaville, California, United States) on 26 May 2008 in Animal & Insect.
This little guy was waiting for us in our campsite at Lawson's Landing near Dillon Beach, California.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
Look at those claws. I guess they would do the digging job.
26 May 2008 9:35am
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
I love the rich colors and excellent detail, Craig.
26 May 2008 11:41am
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Shhhh.... dont tell them I'm here :) Cute shot Craig.
26 May 2008 1:06pm
Tracey from White Hall, United States
How nice to have a personal greeter! Very cute shot full of detail!
26 May 2008 2:58pm
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Great capture. I like the details and the expression!
26 May 2008 6:57pm
Helen from Melbourne, Australia
Wow, I have never seen one of these before! It looks like a guinea pig. Obviously a rodent ... but with long sharp claws. Nice capture Craig.
26 May 2008 8:12pm
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
How sweet is he! a fantastic capture of this cute little guy.
I never seen a real one before only seen a puppet version.
27 May 2008 1:21am
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
That's a gopher? That's one big specimen!! VERY nicely taken, Craig!
27 May 2008 1:29am
@amy: He's actually smaller than a mouse. He looks bigger in the photo than in reality. Thanks Amy!!!
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Such a nice find. The only time I've ever seen one it was always on the side of the road sitting up very straight.
27 May 2008 4:18am
Cheryl from Texas, United States
wow, he's so chubby! I guess the campers feed him well and he 's even been socialized! great capture!!
27 May 2008 12:00pm
Sony DSC-H9
1/100 second
F/4.5
ISO 80
78 mm