Opossum #5

I photographed this Opossum on the side of the auto tour road located at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I was hand-holding my camera and lens (no tripod).

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Opossum

Gear Used:

  • Camera: Canon EOS R5
  • Lens: RF100-500 mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

Technical:

  • Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
  • Date and Time Taken: April 6, 2022 (07:28 A. M.)
  • Exposure Mode: Manual
  • Aperture: f8
  • Shutter speed: 1/2500
  • ISO: 25600 (Auto)
  • White Balance: Auto
  • Metering Mode: Evaluative
  • Back-button Focus
  • Animal Eye Single Point Auto Focus
  • Exposure Compensation: 0
  • Focal Length: 500 mm

2022-12-28T05:06:38-06:00April 15, 2022|Categories: Opossums|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Opossum #5

Opossum On The Edge Of The Road

I photographed this Opossum on the edge of the road at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Opossums are typically solitary and nomadic, remaining in one location as long as food and water are plentiful.

Opossum Walking On The Side Of The Road
Opossum Walking On The Side Of The Road

How I Got The Photo: Opossum On The Edge Of The Road

I was parked on the side of the auto tour road watching a Great Horned Owl when I saw this Opossum walking toward me. I got out of my pickup and started photographing it as it continued to walk toward me.

I was hand-holding my camera and lens.

Gear Used:

  • Camera: Canon EOS R5
  • Lens: Canon EF 800 mm f/11

Technical:

  • Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
  • Date and Time Taken: August 3, 2021 (7:46 A.M.)
  • Exposure Mode: Manual
  • Aperture: f11 (Fixed)
  • Shutter speed: 1/1000
  • ISO: 3200 (Auto)
  • White Balance: Auto
  • Metering Mode: Evaluative
  • Back-button Focus
  • Animal Eye Auto Focus
  • Exposure Compensation: 0
  • Focal Length: 800 mm
2022-12-23T15:38:13-06:00August 20, 2021|Categories: Opossums|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Opossum On The Edge Of The Road

Opossum Searching For Food

I came across this Opossum searching for food on the side of the auto tour road at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. It was finding and eating something but I couldn’t see what it was.

Opossum Searching Through Vegetation
Opossum Searching Through Vegetation

How I Got The Shot – Opossum Searching For Food

I parked a short distance from the Opossum and exited my pickup. I waited for it to walk toward me. I was hand-holding my camera and lens. I got a few quick photos and left the Opossum to continue its search. I don’t think it knew I was around.

Technical:

• Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
• Date Taken: June 4, 2020
• Aperture: f5.6
• Shutter speed: 1/280 sec.
• ISO: 3200
• Exposure Bias: +0.33 EV
• Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
• Focal Length: 400 mm
• Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
• Camera: Fujifilm X-T3

Here are two more photos of Opossums I have photographed: Opossum Watching Me and Opossum Before The Flood

2022-12-27T04:28:12-06:00June 22, 2020|Categories: Opossums|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Opossum Searching For Food
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