Platypus

[wigz]

After several days of dawn and dusk vigils beside the river with only brief glimpses, this one came to hunt right in front of the viewing position. While I have seen them in the wild several times before I have never had such a good or length view.

Taken at Broken River, Eungella National Park, near Mackay, Qld.

The photos won't win any prizes because of the glare from the relatively bright sky but I was pleased to get them. All with Nikon D850 and 500mm PF f/5.8 lens.

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[MJ224]

A Wow animal. They have to be stitched together by someone.....

Very well caught,,,

[wigz]

Thanks Mark. I believe that the scientists in Europe thought they had been stitched together when the first specimens were sent back..

[Isac]

Great to get any shots of Platypus Alan. Have you invested in a CPL? Great for when you go on photo expeditions, especially with water animals and mammals. Just like polaroid glasses for your lens.

[wigz]

I have several polarising filters but not one to fit the 500mm lens. At f/5.6 I need all the light I can get.

[David_MC]

Excellent shot Alan. Quite a hodgepodge of an animal.

[wigz]

Thanks. it's certainly the best view I've ever had in the wild of one and they are a unique animal.