Where Wally ?

MountainMan · 24th May 2006

G'day everyone.

It's been two weeks for me now since arriving in Alice Springs, and the weather is just great... blue skies and good sunlight. Only nit is that it's coming to winter here and the temps are getting really cold, especially in the early mornings and late evenings when it's best for photography.

My first image to share with everyone from Australia must be an icon image. Yes.. I have chosen the icon animal of Australia, and this specific walleroo in the image is special because it was the very first kangaroo that I saw here; eventhough it is not a technicall good image.

The Wallaroo (Euro or hill kangaroo) is a common kangaroo in Australia. But it is very skittish, especially when the light is good. When dusk or dawn, they are less skittish and one can approach quite near, but nearly impossible to photograph in the darkness.

Wallaroo (Euro or hill kangaroo)
Macropus Robustus

Canon 30, Canon EF 600mm L
1/25, f5.6, ISO 640
Manfrotto 055 with Manfrotto 393 Gimbal

Curare · 24th May 2006

I saw on telly this evening that there are 65 species of kangaroos in Aust. Wonder wthether the one you documented, an adult or juvenile specimen? Wondering what's the diff bet wallabies and the roos?

szekiat · 25th May 2006

bro, colors a bit cool for morning and evening right?

MountainMan · 26th May 2006

Originally Posted by szekiat

bro, colors a bit cool for morning and evening right?

In good lighting, the kangaroos are very skittish. When towards late evening and dusk, the worst times for photography when the light is too low, they become more amiable to pose for a photograph. So yes... image was taken after the sun has set and hence the very low shutter and resulting soft image.

MM

MountainMan · 26th May 2006

Originally Posted by Curare

I saw on telly this evening that there are 65 species of kangaroos in Aust. Wonder wthether the one you documented, an adult or juvenile specimen? Wondering what's the diff bet wallabies and the roos?

The image is a juvenile Wallaroo. A wallaroo is a medium size kangaroo, much smaller in size as compared to their bigger cousins the red and grey kangaroos. Wallabies are much smaller marsupials compared to the roos. They also have a difference facial appearance and hence quite distinct. I will post a wallaby next for your reference.

MM

szekiat · 26th May 2006

bro, was commenting more on the white balance cos usually evening and morning light has a much warmer tone...

24th May 2006	#1
MountainMan Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 434	Where Wally ? G'day everyone. It's been two weeks for me now since arriving in Alice Springs, and the weather is just great... blue skies and good sunlight. Only nit is that it's coming to winter here and the temps are getting really cold, especially in the early mornings and late evenings when it's best for photography. My first image to share with everyone from Australia must be an icon image. Yes.. I have chosen the icon animal of Australia, and this specific walleroo in the image is special because it was the very first kangaroo that I saw here; eventhough it is not a technicall good image. The Wallaroo (Euro or hill kangaroo) is a common kangaroo in Australia. But it is very skittish, especially when the light is good. When dusk or dawn, they are less skittish and one can approach quite near, but nearly impossible to photograph in the darkness. Wallaroo (Euro or hill kangaroo) Macropus Robustus Canon 30, Canon EF 600mm L 1/25, f5.6, ISO 640 Manfrotto 055 with Manfrotto 393 Gimbal

24th May 2006	#2
Curare Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Posts: 230	Re: Where Wally ? I saw on telly this evening that there are 65 species of kangaroos in Aust. Wonder wthether the one you documented, an adult or juvenile specimen? Wondering what's the diff bet wallabies and the roos?

25th May 2006	#3
szekiat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London Posts: 2,378	Re: Where Wally ? bro, colors a bit cool for morning and evening right?

26th May 2006	#6
szekiat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London Posts: 2,378	Re: Where Wally ? bro, was commenting more on the white balance cos usually evening and morning light has a much warmer tone...