Koala in early evening light ~! by kimariehere

Photography • Animals • posted on Feb 13, 2008

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Hello all! Another one of my photo captures this week that I did my smudgy hand paintings ( -with the mousein paintshop) on to this to draw out the background in a bold colored impressionistic style... I sure had fun watching this hungry little bear- i adore these guys so much!~ ( used to collect the little hand clip kuala's when I was a kid in the 70's remember those? lol they were all over my bed posts! ) I found it interesting that the koala gets its name from an ancient Aboriginal word meaning "no drink" because it receives over 90% of its hydration from the Eucalyptus leaves (also known as gum leaves) it eats, and only drinks when ill or times when there is not enough moisture in the leaves, ie during droughts etc. The koala is one of the only mammals, which can survive on a diet of eucalyptus leaves. I also got a capture of a baby koala on mama's back but since I already did a gorilla on back last time I opted for the composition of this one. Thanks for all your time and comments ! Love to you all! ((( BIG hugs ))) ~! Kimmers ! ♥ :O)

Comments (101)

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Mad-Mike

5:32PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

wow thanks for all the cool infos about Koala's!!! and you captured him very nicely in this nice lighting here!!! Wishing you a real Happy Valentines day dear ;-) ♥

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CavalierLady

5:40PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

What a wonderful image, Kimmie! Your smudgework is always a joy to view and this koala pose and composition is fabulous! Bravo, dear lady!!!

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EyeStorm

5:41PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

Awesome image!

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MarciaGomes

5:47PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

MARAVILHOSA FOTO,ADORÁVEL ANIMAL.+++++++++5

ARTWITHIN_II

6:19PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

What a cutie! It looks like it is posing for you, Kimarie. At least, it's keeping and eye on you. ;) Beautiful photography, and your smudging really brings out the beauty of this mammal.

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npauling

6:34PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

I love your brushwork on this super little Kaola, he looks very cuddly and stands out on the branch. Beautiful work.

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rayburg

6:35PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

When's a bear not a bear? When it's a koala bear....I'm sure you already know that a koala is not really a bear, but who the heck cares..they're so cute and Kimmers,,,,you did a great job capturing him and doing that famous Kimmarie smudgy technique with a mouse. What kind of cheese do you feed the mouse? Mine likes cheesewizzzzzzz. It gets a little messy at times, but my mouse seems to smudge better under the influence of the wizzzz. I think you should show us the mama and baby koalas. I bet they're just as cute as the gorillas.

Realm_Of_Illusion

6:39PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

Very cool shot, I like how you did the background :)

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1010

6:45PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

Awwwwww, that is the cutest critter Kimers.

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Aioros

7:25PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

A wonderful picture my friend

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e-brink

7:28PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

Excellent picture. Beautifully presented!

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toddaking

7:34PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

It is a beautiful animal, and your capture is excellent. Very fine post work as well. Its hair is almost wool, or so it looks from your picture. Todd

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JuliusS-J

7:38PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

Wonderfull portrait of this koala.

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kenmo

7:58PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

Awesome Kimmie...

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mps

8:41PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

Lovely shot of this cute fellow. I've always had a fondness for them too.

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sharky_

9:06PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

Very nice work as well as a beautiful animal. Excellent. Aloha

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spselfr

9:06PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

fantastic shot

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nongo

9:34PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

Such a sweet creature!!!!!!! excellent catch & postwork Kimmers!!!!!!!

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ledwolorz

9:45PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

Fantastic focus,colors and details.Beautiful Koala.

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Lyne

9:46PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

Love Koalas... and such a portrait!!!

lanemtripp

9:58PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

this is so cool, he looks like he's "striking a pose" for you

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Cosine

10:18PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

This guy is just so cute! Excellent clarity and detail.

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Richardphotos

10:20PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

very cute animal and lucky you seen one in person.I have never had the chance yet.wonderful capture

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amota99517

11:12PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

This is a fantastic and great post work. You gave your shot some dimension and depth.

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Punaguy

11:31PM | Wed, 13 February 2008

Your smudge painting really accents this koala well. Such a cute shot of this little guy..thanks for the info. I learned something new today! Aloha Kimmers!~

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