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North American Opossum Virginia Opossum – Back Yard Wildlife Series

A North American Opossum or Virginia Opossum Didelphis virginiana quietly trudges through the woods that are an extension of our backyard. The Possum turned in the direction of the sound when the camera shutter clicked but did not stop walking.

The Back Yard Wildlife Series is a collection of images produced while standing on my deck or in my back yard.


camera: Nikon D3 | lens: AF Nikkor VR 400mm f/2.8G IF-ED
focal length: 400mm – VR Handheld
exposure: f/5.6 – 1/2000th second – ISO 1000