Baby Raccoons :)

PixelRabbit · Jun 8, 2014

Babies!! The cute factor is high in this thread, you have been warned!

This is their first visit to the feeders, and they were too stinkin cute all clumsy a curious.
They came late in the day and stayed in the shade so I had to push the iso.

I only processed a few tonight before I was overcome with the cuteness and had to stop and save some for tomorrow lol

Enjoy!

Proud Momma

IMG_1029-1 by Judi Smelko, on Flickr

IMG_0716-1 by Judi Smelko, on Flickr

IMG_0832-1 by Judi Smelko, on Flickr

IMG_0902-1 by Judi Smelko, on Flickr

IMG_0959-1 by Judi Smelko, on Flickr

IMG_1091-1 by Judi Smelko, on Flickr

wyogirl · Jun 8, 2014

Oh my word! That last one is cuteness galore! I think raccoons are one of the cutest animals ever.

Rosy · Jun 8, 2014

wyogirl said:
Oh my word! That last one is cuteness galore! I think raccoons are one of the cutest animals ever.

Wow judi
You are the official Raccoon whisperer

annamaria · Jun 8, 2014

Like number 4 and absolutely love the last one peeking out just too cute!!!!

limr · Jun 8, 2014

Oh dear god. Too stinking cute! Such a great job on these pictures, Pixie

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go clean up after the cuteness-induced head explosion...

coastalconn · Jun 8, 2014

Very cute for sure! Really like the last one, peek a boo

Raj_55555 · Jun 9, 2014

I could be wrong, but I feel that dropping the shadows on the last one a little could help making both his eyes clearly visible. You are indeed the Racoon whisperer Judi

, cuteness overload! :lovey:

Tinderbox (UK) · Jun 9, 2014

I wonder if anybody has tried to domesticate racoons for sale as pets.

John.

IzzieK · Jun 9, 2014

Nice set Judi although no matter how cute they are my husband will cage them and bring them to the reserve. haha

manaheim · Jun 9, 2014

Friends of ours had a couple raccoons as pets. VERY cool animals. HORRIBLE pets. lol

Rabbit... I loved the third one and the last one is the absolute slam-dunk. If you don't print, frame and start showing that, yer off your rocker.

Radical · Jun 9, 2014

Very cool, raccoons are great subjects.

Dagwood56 · Jun 9, 2014

Great set, but that last shot is the winner! Print it, frame it, hang it!

Warhorse · Jun 9, 2014

Awwwwwww!

You got the knack on them coons

PixelRabbit · Jun 9, 2014

Thanks so much all

Raj, looking with fresh eyes this morning I think you are right, it's a little dark and can use a tweak in the shadows/contrast.

Tinderbox (UK) said:
I wonder if anybody has tried to domesticate racoons for sale as pets.

John.

Ha! That video is great lol That's totally accurate, they are trouble with a capital T! lol It's funny the relationship they have with cats, neither are bothered... much with the other being around. Our cats sit at the screen door about 6 ft away from one of the feeders and watch the raccoons.

Bunny is right, while they start out as the most adorable pet they grow into .... trouble, they quickly become destructive and aggressive

Izzie, we run by the theory that we would rather know the raccoons that are around us and be familiar with them and their general health and demeanor than removing them and letting new ones come in and bring whatever with them (because they WILL come). We have 4 that are regulars every year, two girls and two boys, last year the girls had a total of 9 babies between them and none are returning since they are quite territorial critters, they send their babies out into the world. I can't wait to see the other Momma's brood, they haven't visited yet.