My First Armadillo

Been looking for one of these that wasn't roadkill. Finally scored last night. A lot of vegetation in the way, and the dark necessitated flash and made focusing difficult. A plus was that the critter didn't seem terribly concerned with me, or the flash.

[❀ Lynn]

Very cool! I've never seen one live either. A couple road kill when we went to Florida once.

[marzenka]

So cool! I've never seen one! Great shot!

[Sharon Lee]

Great capture..

[karenann]

Beautiful capture ... clarity is wonderful. Love the color tones of this.

[santina]

how wonderful i envy you for you see all the beautiful animals

[Rob Crosby]

Have to share this with "y'all". I was talking with a local sheriff this afternoon. Transplant to Florida from N. Carolina. When I told him that I'd finally "captured" an armadillo after only seeing them as roadkill, he said:
"That's why they always told me the chicken crossed the road.
To show the armadilla it could be done." @tobi @karenann @sugarmuser @marzenka @lynnb
Thanks for the kind comments. Glad you enjoyed it.

[Sheri]

Very cool!

[Corinna]

awesome creature... great capture!

[Sybil Freeman]

I love it .... have only seen one that wasn't road kill myself... Love your shots

[limpet365]

wow he's quite a little cutie - doesn't seem to phased by your mini-photo-session at all! Well done for finding a live one :)

[Rob Crosby]

@groovygirlrn @whitelily @photos222 @limpet365
Thanks for stopping in. Appreciate the encouragement. Wishing a great day to you ALL!

[Margaret Pengelly]

What an amazing capture. An amazing animal. Well shot given the conditions.

[Sheila]

Nice catch!

[Al Perry]

Nice shot.

[Rob Crosby]

@ubobohobo @swguevin @hollandcrew
Thanks for stopping in. Appreciate the feedback.

[Dee L.]

Lived in Florida for 5 years, Texas for 11 years, Okalhoma 1 year and never saw one alive. They are just as ugly alive as dead. But have to say, nice catch.

[Rob Crosby]

@flygirl
Thx!