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Wichita, KS
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Title
A Thief In The Night
Artist
Betty LaRue
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art Photograph
Description
This is a juvenile Opossum, found eating fruit at night in a crabapple tree in my back yard, in a suburban Oklahoma City, Oklahoma neighborhood.
This half-grown youngster just froze, or "played possum" when I shined a light upon it. Their demeanor, the few times I've seen one, seem very calm.
This image was treated with a texture along with a digital process.
Virginia opossums, otherwise known as North American Apossums, Ddidelphis viginiana, can vary considerably in size, with larger specimens found to the north of the opossum's range and smaller specimens in the tropics. They measure 13�37 inches (35�94 cm) long from their snout to the base of the tail, with the tail adding another 8.5�19 inches (21.6�47 cm).
Weight for males ranges from 1.7 to 14 pounds (0.8�6.4 kg) and for females from 11 ounces to 8.2 pounds (0.3�3.7 kg).
They are one of the world's most variably sized mammals, since a large male from northern North America weighs about 20 times as much as a small female from the tropics. Their coats are a dull grayish brown, other than on their faces, which are white.
Opossums have long, hairless, prehensile tails, which can be used to grab branches and carry small objects. They also have hairless ears and a long, flat nose. Opossums have 50 teeth, the most out of any North American mammal, and opposable, clawless thumbs on their rear limbs.
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December 12th, 2012
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Joliet, Il - United States
I adore Opossums and provide for them to survive. They are so misunderstood and it is so good to see someone who appreciates them as I do.
Betty LaRue replied:
Thank you, Gretchen, this little guy captured me soon as I saw him, so I captured him on the camera!
Los Angeles, CA - United States
I can't believe you made a cute and beautiful picture out of something most people think is ugly. L/F
Betty LaRue replied:
Amy, I have never cared for possums. Kind of "ugh". This little one, perched in our crabapple, was cute! Down to its runny nose, lol!
Hinton, Ok - United States
Love this opossum Betty ! Way to make a not so pretty creature so very handsome ! Love the overall effect you used ! F/V
Orlando, FL - United States
Love it! We have one living in an oak in the yard. It loves dry cat food!
Gettysburg, PA - United States
Such a precious close up! Love the textures also! V/F Thanks for the lovely comment and v/f on Spring in Black and White! :)
Cowen, WV - United States
Great image of the only North American marsupial.
Betty LaRue replied:
Thank you, Thomas, I didn't realize the Opossum was the only marsupial we have!
Greensboro, NC - United States
Love his expression, wonderful PP, love it, Betty. f/v.
Betty LaRue replied:
Thank you, Sandi, it was a struggle to find a place through the branches to capture the image!
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