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p.1 #1 · Close encounter with a Javelina (Tucson AZ)

I went out to Sabino Canyon National Park with my friend today. I was searching for birds but came across everything but.
These Javelina walked by while we were photographing some Cous Whitetail Deer. I decided it would be a good idea to get up close and personal with them.

400mm no crop

220mm no crop

And a Portrait for fun.

Edited on Feb 24, 2013 at 08:32 PM · View previous versions

Feb 24, 2013 at 03:51 PM

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p.1 #2 · Close encounter with a Javelina (Tucson AZ)

First two shots are not showing Jeremy, but the last one is nice ~ Ron

Feb 24, 2013 at 08:12 PM

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p.1 #3 · Close encounter with a Javelina (Tucson AZ)

surfnron wrote:
First two shots are not showing Jeremy, but the last one is nice ~ Ron

Thanks for the comment and the heads up. I think the pics should be fixed now.

Feb 24, 2013 at 08:33 PM

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p.1 #4 · Close encounter with a Javelina (Tucson AZ)

Jeremy, I really like the second image.
Interesting subject, good comp and just about the "right" amount of environment.
Chris

Mar 10, 2013 at 12:03 PM

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p.1 #5 · Close encounter with a Javelina (Tucson AZ)

Nice set Jeremy. They have flexible snouts, and that last one is directed towards you.

Mar 10, 2013 at 12:14 PM

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p.1 #6 · Close encounter with a Javelina (Tucson AZ)

These look very nice. My only suggestion is to somehow attach a mountain lion to one...wishful thinking I guess.
Eric

Mar 10, 2013 at 12:21 PM

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p.1 #7 · Close encounter with a Javelina (Tucson AZ)

CDaescher wrote:
Jeremy, I really like the second image.
Interesting subject, good comp and just about the "right" amount of environment.
Chris

Thanks Chris
Its my favorite of the 3 also.

Mar 10, 2013 at 12:23 PM

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p.1 #8 · Close encounter with a Javelina (Tucson AZ)

eyelaser wrote:
These look very nice. My only suggestion is to somehow attach a mountain lion to one...wishful thinking I guess.
Eric

Hahaha. I wish. But I was very close like under 10 feet so I don't know if I would want a mtn lion that close.

Also I never noticed the snout. Very cool. Thanks for pointing it out K.

Mar 10, 2013 at 12:25 PM

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p.1 #9 · Close encounter with a Javelina (Tucson AZ)

Great photos. Javelina are interesting critters. If you ever have the chance, watch their mating behavior. They line up side-by-side, facing opposite directions, and rub each other's butts with their tusks, while turning in circles. Very peculiar. We have an abundance of them in south and west Texas.

Mar 10, 2013 at 01:20 PM

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p.1 #10 · Close encounter with a Javelina (Tucson AZ)

Very nice work

Morris

Mar 10, 2013 at 06:17 PM

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p.1 #11 · Close encounter with a Javelina (Tucson AZ)

Beauties. How would he taste roasted on a spit?

Alan

Mar 10, 2013 at 07:11 PM

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p.1 #12 · Close encounter with a Javelina (Tucson AZ)

Nice work Jeremy, especially since we don't see too many of them on this forum

Tim

Mar 10, 2013 at 07:14 PM

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p.1 #13 · Close encounter with a Javelina (Tucson AZ)

angel manguel wrote:
Beauties. How would he taste roasted on a spit?

Alan

Ive heard they make good sausage.

Mar 10, 2013 at 07:14 PM

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p.1 #14 · Close encounter with a Javelina (Tucson AZ)

They aren't very good table fare in my opinion. They have very strong musk glands that must be removed immediately and with great care, otherwise the glands will taint the meat.

Most do not know that they are not a swine, but a type of rodent. If you want good table fare then I'd suggest pursuing feral hogs.

Mar 10, 2013 at 07:47 PM

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p.1 #15 · Close encounter with a Javelina (Tucson AZ)

#2 for me shows just enough habitat for that natural look, very nice.

-Tim

Mar 10, 2013 at 08:54 PM


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