Submitter's name:	Erwin Voogt
Title:	Happy Chinchilla
Gear used:	OM40 + 80 mm F4 macro + 65-116 mm tube + T28 Twin flash
Diaphragm:	F11
Shutter speed:	1/60
Film used:	Fujichrome Provia 100F
Technical information:	Open the cage, put the lens (+ flashes) about 5 cm from the nose of the chinchilla, and shoot...
Subject information:	The chinchilla was not amused. Also, take a look at my picture gallery for more of my work.
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Comment left by: Olaf Greve (no e-mail specified)

He (?) doesn't look all that happy, careful: Chinchillas are known for giving one the middle finger ;)

Comment left by: Barry Bean (bbbean@beancotton.com)

Nice gallery! Wish I had your travel budget.

Comment left by: Hans van Veluwen (hcvanveluwen@chello.nl)

Are you sure this shot wasn't made with the fisheye? ;)

Comment left by: John Pendley (jpendley@mail.tds.net)

Happy? To me it's disturbing, and very affecting. First, I'm not sure what this animal is (without your explanation). Second, those missing eyes--just black holes. The sharp, sharp fur, but then, the out-of-focus whiskers lend immensely to the feeling of being *very* close. The picture looks B&W and then you see the nose. Leave out the explanatory comments, and this picture is quite a shocker, all things considered.

Comment left by: Charles Packard (packardc@hiwaay.net)

Whats to say? I really like it. Furry with attitude! I probably would blow it up to 11x14 hang it on my office door with a "Beware of chinchilla (actual size)" sign below it. Maybe then I could get some work done during working hours.

Comment left by: Jim Caldwell (jimcaldwell@iname.com)

I was drawn to the picture right away - I just had to see what it was! I'm not totally convinced he was happy - I think you are right that he wasn't amused! Interesting portrait!

Comment left by: Anonymous Visitor

Gee! You sure it's not a wombat? I like the almost complete absence of colour. Spooky eyes!

Comment left by: Jodi Jakeway (jjakeway@iserv.net)

That hint of pink on the nose makes this shot ! Would never have guessed this was a chinchilla, probably because I've never seen one before.....exactly how BIG are they? He looks very intimidating! Nice shot.

Comment left by: John A. Lind (jlind@netusa1.net)

About 2 inches from the chinchilla, eh? Talk about an invasion of personal space. Thankful you had the gear between you and the animal. Normally I would be looking for catch lights in the eyes . . . but in this one the black holes where its eyes are works. -- John

Comment left by: Anonymous Visitor

Where did you get a photo of my mother-in-law from.

Comment left by: Marie McMullen (mjm3300@yahoo.com)

Reminds me a bit of a pic I got of a guinea pig. Placed the camera on auto..just before it snapped the guinea pig came right up to the lens to get a closer look. I ended up keeping the pic as it turned out quite well, considering.

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