Photo of the Week - "NATURE IS HERE TO KEEP US HUMBLE" - Mink (North American)
"NATURE IS HERE TO KEEP US HUMANS HUMBLE"
Mink (North American) - 4 Photos
Probably most wildlife photographers have had that experience where they have been watching for long periods of time and at the moment, they are distracted that owl or eagle flies from the tree or that weasel comes out of the log and runs across, etc.
I had one of those experiences yesterday with the mink. Had been waiting for hours, diligently watching the creek. I turned to look up to see what the weather was doing behind me when - yep, don't blink there goes the mink!
I rarely take calls when out doing photography but sometimes it can't be avoided. On several occasions, the moment I have taken the call and started a conversation, the mink has come trotting along. And yes, generally, I can talk and view mink at the same time so I have got my photographer's mojo in gear and got the shots. It's almost as if the mink has been waiting just out of sight and knows I am distracted.
We've all had that feeling at some time of being watched or stared at and generally, it's true. It probably has something to do with our primal instinct going way back and the interaction of prey and predator.
I try not to anthropomorphize (giving animals human characteristics) but I do believe that those "furries" and "feathers" out there have maintained and are in tune with all their senses and are far superior to ours. And that is why I am always thankful to the mink when she allows me those golden opportunities to capture her essence and daily life. There is no doubt she is aware of my presence.
The link below may be of some interest. It is an article from National Geographic describing a migration event of Golden-Winged Warblers which took an unexpected (from a human's standpoint) turn of events. And that brings me to the title of this blog - "Nature is Here to Keep us Humble". Her capabilities and senses far outdistance ours. Perhaps by being more in "sync" with Nature, we can be better humans.
And here are the photos from last week obviously :)
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PHOTO #2
PHOTO #3
PHOTO #4
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