Red-necked Wallabies

[wigz]

I took my camera on a walk through the local conservation park yesterday. Although there are plenty of birds, wallabies, koalas and goannas (large monitor lizards), they are mostly hidden in the 20 - 30 metre high trees.

I walk here regularly for exercise and normally cover just over 6 km so carrying the camera added a bit the effort required.

The only decent chances for photos were these two Red-necked Wallabies that didn't wait around for better photos. Usually they will hop a short distance away then stop and watch you but these two disappeared into the forest. Not particularly good shots but they're all I got.

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[David_MC]

Nice shots. That 2nd one is really nice.

[wigz]

Thanks David. The first was a long way away in poor light and on the rather ugly track, but I had a shot anyway.

[Isac]

#2 for me Allen. You're a bit hard on yourself. I reckon the wallie tucked away in that greenery tells a great story and really captures the moment and its awareness wonderfully.
If you have a shoulder strap you hardly notice the weight of your camera. My camera kit weighs 3.5 Kg and I don't notice the weight. It is not noticable, even when I have the Siggy 150-500 on and with that lens on the total weight is 4.675 kg.

[wigz]

Thanks Isac.

I certainly noticed that the weight made harder going on steeper uphill sections.

[Isac]

I don't do uphill stuff Alan, I like the Dutch idea.

[MJ224]

Photo's look good to me. I, too like No 2, though the first is PDG. It's always nice to photo mammals.......

[wigz]

Thanks Mark.

[Ozzie_Traveller]

G'day Alan

I'm okay with both - #2 shows the surroundings plus good face detail so that is the 'winner'
As to size & weight, that's why I use my Panny cameras - size & weight for me being more important than 'traditional' items

Phil

[wigz]

Thanks Phil. The size and weight of my gear doesn’t generally bother me, although it does get left at home in some situations.