Hello, I'm over here

© Chris Ebben

Hello, I'm over here

Uploaded: June 28, 2012

Description

This poor possum has started coming around for the past 3 months & just tonight took some food out of my hand. As you can see, it's had a hard life, it's missing an arm & has bad scars around it's mouth. Lens aperture f/5, shutter speed 1/15sec, focal length 32mm, ISO 640.

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/150 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, return light detected, ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 32.46 mm, Model: DSC-H70

Comments

Michelle Alton June 28, 2012

Excellent capture and story. He is lucky to have stumbled upon your kindness. #1471734

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic June 28, 2012

Nice capture, Chris.Cute little fella. It can be a scary world out there for them. #10203982

Monnie Ryan June 28, 2012

Poor thing! Glad he found you! Cool capture! #10204025

John Connolly June 28, 2012

I would say this little character needs as many friends as it can get, Chris! It is good to see it has found a restaurant at your home!
Buladelah sounds like a great day out! #10204609

Debbie Bray June 28, 2012

What a little cutiepie! I love possies! Lovely pic of him, Chris, and it won't be long before we'll be seeing pics of you handfeeding him! #10204866

Anthony G. Comella June 28, 2012

Cute critter - this guy sure lucky to hang out at your place! Don't forget to put the sign out - Critter Food to Go!! LOL #10205178

Tiia Vissak June 28, 2012

a great portrait! #10205375

Chris Ebben June 29, 2012

Thanks for the comments. Anthony, I have a feeling that sign is already out!!! #10205532

Joy Rector June 29, 2012

love this shot #10205696

Tammy Espino June 29, 2012

You seem to get the misfits :) What a wonderful capture and so glad he is trusting you!! #10206253

Wm Nosal June 29, 2012

Great Image, Chris!
If It Doesn't Kill You It Just Makes You Stronger :) #10206491

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic July 02, 2012

Awe he is cute! It does look like he has worked hard to survive. I am glad you are kind hearted and feed him. Nice capture Chris! #10210036

Lyn Darlington July 02, 2012

What a fantastic capture! I'm glad he has found you to help him! #10210283

Jill Odice level-classic July 02, 2012

Wow, that is wonderful that you have managed to get that trust! Maybe he will reward your kindness with lots of nice pictures! #10210373

Ellen Hodges July 02, 2012

Wonderful capture and heart warmer of a story, Chris! #10211403

Chris Ebben July 07, 2012

Thanks so much, pleased to have introduced you to this one. #10217867

Chris Ebben July 07, 2012

Thanks so much, pleased to have introduced you to this one. #10217868

Phyllis A. Houghton July 11, 2012

Great capture with such nice detail even with a slow shutter speed. Like the POV too! Great work! Be careful. #10224991

Connie J. Bagot August 25, 2012

Poor little guy---I'm so glad that you are feeding him! The great photos are the ones that make the viewer feel something and this one tugs at my heartstrings. #10290164

Chris Ebben August 26, 2012

Thanks a lot. She has started coming in with a baby on her back, I tell you it will be a strong baby as it has to do all the hanging on. #10290499

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer September 16, 2012

Nawwwwwwww how sad this is. I'm so glad this beautiful possum has met a true friend.
Beautiful image, Chris. #10324719

Chris Ebben September 16, 2012

Thanks so much for your comments, I have put a picture of the Mother & Baby in my gallery tonight, it's not a great picture, but the best I could do without using a flash. #10324862

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