Dennis Hirning, FPSA, MPSA  

Muskrat Breakfast by Dennis Hirning, FPSA, MPSA

July 2026 - Muskrat Breakfast

About the Image(s)

I missed this little critter when I walked right past it. Someone else pointed it out to me. It was having a breakfast of cattail stalks.

Canon 7D, 400mm, f/9. 1/800 sec., ISO 400.

6 comments posted

Neal R. Thompson, M.D.   Neal R. Thompson, M.D.
Good Subject active. I get the impression that you had to crop it moderately as it isn't totally sharp focus. It is well placed and good color. Contrast may be too much. This is an unusual subject, probably not encountered often. Good capture.   Posted: 07/09/2026 21:37:51
Joey Johnson   Joey Johnson
Good action shot. Maybe tone down some of the highlights just a bit. But fun image.   Posted: 07/10/2026 21:54:27
David Robb   David Robb
Celery appetizer! Fun shot of the round creature and probably what I like about the image is the viewing angle. Perfect.   Posted: 07/15/2026 20:37:15
Sharon Moir   Sharon Moir
My first muskrat! Should be a bit sharper and I'd cut the hilights down.   Posted: 07/17/2026 13:12:57
Sol Blechman   Sol Blechman
Wonderful how the stalk leads right into his scary mouth. Good highlight in the eye. Now a likeable creature but it's a good photo
  Posted: 07/17/2026 21:48:15
Than Sint   Than Sint
It was also my first time seeing a muskrat. It seemed hungry and was enjoying some good food. Slightly toning down the highlights might reveal more details, although the subject itself is already quite perfect.   Posted: 07/20/2026 03:25:21

 

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