Wet But Happy | Phil Lanoue Photography

Wet But Happy

I went over to the marsh today hoping the eagle may be out creating his usual mayhem with the pond ducks but there was nothing at all going on.

So arriving home empty handed got me looking into some file photos I had taken previously, and this mink photo popped up at me. I forgot I even took this picture of a wet mink that just emerged from the marsh with a nice fresh caught fish in his mouth. The little mink was lit by early morning winter sunlight as it paused briefly with it’s catch before scampering off to a nearby den.

34 thoughts on “Wet But Happy”

Gunta on February 5, 2014 at 7:09 pm said:

What a cutie! Why did I assume minks preferred colder climates?

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- Phil Lanoue on February 5, 2014 at 9:13 pm said:
  
  Thanks Gunta! I think lots of them are in colder climates but they sure seem to be happy here in SC as well!
  
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Lyle Krahn on February 5, 2014 at 8:00 pm said:

I’m a big fan of those mink. Wonderful capture.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 5, 2014 at 9:14 pm said:
  
  Thank you Lyle and yes you gotta love these cute little guys.
  
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Stefano on February 5, 2014 at 8:47 pm said:

Awesome shot! Great light, you nailed the exposure without blowing any highlight (difficult given the shiny coat), caught with the bounty in its mouth, great composition, razor sharp, and on and on… 🙂
Outstanding capture.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 5, 2014 at 9:15 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks a million Stefano, I truly appreciate you checking out this photo and your very kind comments!
  
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dinajohnston on February 5, 2014 at 9:46 pm said:

Wow! So cute. Great shot with that fish.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 6, 2014 at 1:37 pm said:
  
  Thanks they are cute little guys and are quick when fishing too!
  
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babsje on February 5, 2014 at 9:50 pm said:

Priceless, Phil! I’ve never seen anything like this one.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 6, 2014 at 1:37 pm said:
  
  Well I’m very happy you enjoyed this mink photo, thanks!
  
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Deborah Freeman on February 5, 2014 at 10:10 pm said:

wonderful picture…thanks for posting it

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- Phil Lanoue on February 6, 2014 at 1:38 pm said:
  
  Thank you for looking and commenting! I appreciate it.
  
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anotherday2paradise on February 5, 2014 at 11:00 pm said:

Great and unusual pic, Phil. I never knew that Mink caught and ate fish. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 6, 2014 at 1:39 pm said:
  
  From what I understand they are not welcome around small ponds where people like to maintain a decent fish stock because a few of these little guys can wipe it out. 😯 Of course I like the cute little guys. 🙂
  
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Littlesundog on February 5, 2014 at 11:02 pm said:

What a capture! Fantastic!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 6, 2014 at 1:40 pm said:
  
  I really appreciate you looking and commenting, thanks a bunch!
  
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Sreejith Nair on February 5, 2014 at 11:46 pm said:

Nice capture, Phil. There is a saying right? You cannot catch a fish without getting your hands wet 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 6, 2014 at 1:40 pm said:
  
  Yes that saying sounds exactly right! 🙂
  Thanks so much I’m glad you like this mink photo!
  
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vastlycurious.com on February 6, 2014 at 1:26 am said:

Great catch!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 6, 2014 at 1:41 pm said:
  
  I was just glad I was there with a camera. 🙂
  
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edithlevyphotography on February 6, 2014 at 1:39 am said:

OMG I love this shot. What a cutie!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 6, 2014 at 1:41 pm said:
  
  They sure are cute little guys! Thanks very much Edith!
  
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roughseasinthemed on February 6, 2014 at 4:26 am said:

Your minks are such cuty-pies they are going to rival your gators before long!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 6, 2014 at 1:42 pm said:
  
  Well now lets not get crazy here. 😉
  They are cute little guys though aren’t they?! 😀
  
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Chillbrook on February 6, 2014 at 6:15 am said:

Fantastic image Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 6, 2014 at 1:43 pm said:
  
  I really appreciate your kind comments Adrian, thanks much!
  
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foxleylady on February 6, 2014 at 7:09 am said:

Scruffy but satisfied!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 6, 2014 at 1:44 pm said:
  
  They do look a bit scruffy when wet, sort of like me! Thanks Maggie. 🙂
  
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janmasyn on February 6, 2014 at 9:11 am said:

Great shot Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 6, 2014 at 1:44 pm said:
  
  Glad you like it Jan, thanks!
  
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Cowboys and Crossbones on February 6, 2014 at 2:34 pm said:

Cutest little wet mink I’ve ever laid eyes on. Glad he got supper!

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Amy on February 6, 2014 at 3:30 pm said:

Lovely mink 🙂 He/she is happy with the catch 🙂

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Corky & Ellen Cutright on February 6, 2014 at 11:06 pm said:

Great Shot, Phil We are fortunate to have some in our swamp also. Thanks!!

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Laurie MacBride, Eye on Environment on February 11, 2014 at 2:47 pm said:

These little critters move very fast, so you must have been really quick on the draw to get this image, Phil – nicely done!

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