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Badlands Prairie Dog, South Dakota

© Denny E. Barnes
Deluxe Website: debarnesphotography.com

Badlands Prairie Dog, South Dakota

Uploaded: February 17, 2009

Description

Located in Prairie Dog Town in the Badlands National Park, South Dakota. This youngster stood there and listened to every word I said to him. Very understanding and allowed me to take his picture..LOL..
Have a Great Day

Exif: F Number: 3.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 56.00 mm, Model: KODAK P850 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe February 17, 2009

There are about 15,000 Black Tail Prairie Dogs at the Badlands, They have a very sophisticated vocal system for alerting each other about danger. They have a different sound for each kind of predator they are announcing, and I sure I could hear them talking about that Oregon tourist as we left..LOL.. #1085201

Robert R. Goodman February 17, 2009

Hi Denny,They are fun to watch.Beautiful capture,sure is cute little guy.We have a lot out here!!!!! #7175353

Jack Ryan February 17, 2009

Neat shot and interesting information. While I miss your wide angle landscape today, this looks like something that might have been spotted in the details in one of them. Very nicely done. #7175354

Monnie Ryan February 17, 2009

I suspect he's trying to decide whether to try taking a bit out of you or running for cover, Denny! Really cute critters! #7175373

Eivor Kuchta February 17, 2009

What a nice prairie dog you met, Denny! Both images are wonderful, and so are the titles! Last time I took pictures of those creatures, I had the same thoughts about what they were talking about. They were probably telling each other exactly where I was positioned, that the closest one should stay in his hole a little longer. #7175401

Sirsendu Gayen February 17, 2009

Beautiful animal image. #7175626

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe February 17, 2009

Thank you ever so much Bobby, Jack, Monnie, Eivor and Sirsendu for the very nice comments!!
This little guy really was quite friendly and didn't seem to mind me taking his picture..LOL..
Denny #7175693

Melissa G. Meiselman February 17, 2009

Terrific wild life images...both of them, Denny!! Amazing how the one standing really seems to be listening to you!! #7175781

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 17, 2009

fantastic wildlife capture, Denny and great info. I didn't know they were so friendly. #7175835

Jeana Clark February 17, 2009


So...I see this little cutie
has a shadow beside him...
Does it mean the same thing
for a Prairie Dog to see their
shadow as it does when Puxatony Phil
sees his?? LOL!!!
Excellent capture Denny!!
Lighting is great!!
Details are wonderful!!
Thanks for the info as well!!!

~J~ #7175893

Jeana Clark February 17, 2009


Ok...I've misspelled again!!!
It's Punxsutawney Phil....
Right?? LOLOLOLOL!!!!! #7175895

Max Aureli February 17, 2009

Great timing on this beautiful composition, Denny!!! #7175930

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap February 17, 2009

Excellent composition, colors and detail Denny! #7176020

Becky J. Parkinson level-classic February 17, 2009

Wow - he is really alert! This is great, Denny...you've captured this perfectly! #7176110

Mike Clime February 17, 2009

Neat capture! You must have said something that was very interesting. #7176258

John Connolly February 17, 2009

Two wonderful images, and thanks for the story as well! Great work! #7176318

Ken Smith level-classic February 17, 2009

These guys probably have a great life...mostly protected...food, etc. Cute expression, Denny! #7176345

Ron McEwan February 17, 2009

Lucky you I could never get one this close, nice work Denny #7176479

Carol Sawyer February 17, 2009

Fantastic timing,capture and composition, Denny!! #7176668

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe February 17, 2009

What a cute pose he provided for you! Really nice!
Thanks for commenting on my picture today :) #7177097

February 17, 2009

Excellent capture,you and him are eye to eye,Denny! #7177190

Teresa Burnett level-classic February 17, 2009

Outstanding capture of this little character, Denny!! He's really posing for you isn't he!! Wonderful composition, lighting and detail!! #7177296

Kerry Hill February 17, 2009

What a awesome pose and capture, Denny!!! He's very cute and he really does look like he's listening to you!! #7177733

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe February 18, 2009

Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments!
Denny #7179457

Ellen Hodges February 18, 2009

Wonderful and extremely cute capture, Denny!! #7180969

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe February 19, 2009

Thank you very much, Ellen!
Denny #7183716

February 19, 2009

Love both of the photos Denny. They look so cute and so comical. #7184423

Lorna Shutter February 19, 2009

I love these little guys! They're both cute and funny at the same time! Excellent title and description! Both pictures are wonderful! Great captures, Denny! :) #7185185

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe February 20, 2009

Thank you ever so much Tracy and Lorna!
Denny #7187017

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