As I began photographing it, I noticed something interesting – the Opossum was scent-checking the air, indicating that it knew something was nearby.
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).
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.
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.
I saw this Hawk eating an Opossum in a field near my home here in Arkansas. Not one to miss an opportunity, I immediately headed back to my house to grab my…
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.
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.
• 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
