Today's Bobcat

Digging up some grass in my yard and this guy walks by.
Ran inside and attached a 70-200 f4 L IS to my new 5D and got a couple of shots.

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Wow, he appears to be pretty RELAXED in front of the camera.

That would be so cool for an animal like him to just come into your yard. I wish I lived places like that. Just to be able to see these animals in there environment (true, not captive). Thanks a lot for sharing.

Violator wrote in post #4891613
Wow, he appears to be pretty RELAXED in front of the camera.

I noticed that too. Great captures.
-Bruce

It is cool, as long as you don't just unknowingly walk up on one.

Yes he was relaxed and not impressed by me.

Very nice images, the first one is too cool, the eye contact is right on! Hope you can get more images of this fellow!

Wow, I'd love to have this fella walk past my back fence!! He almost looks relaxed enough for a little tickle under the chin...possibly

Great cat shots, they sure are beautiful animals. Nice capture....steve

Anke wrote in post #4894884
He almost looks relaxed enough for a little tickle under the chin...possibly

Two rules come to mind concerning tickling a Bobcat's chin while considering their lightning fast reflexes & razor sharp teeth/claws;
A. Don't even think of it!
B. See rule A.

-Bruce

Nice shots, right time, right place. Is that a piece of cactus stuck to his neck?

Yes, it's a little piece of cholla cactus.

You should remove that, help the little kitty? Excellent shots, BTW..

Excellent captures! Lucky you..
Karen