With available light, this particular Emu appeared to have the “devils eyes” and might I add the temperament to go along with them. Pushy, forward and fearless would all go into describing it’s behavior.
I found it to be scary…I mean, just look at those eyes. For this same reason, I’ll take full responsibility for the focus not being spot on. :-)
Earl, this guy is definitely scary! And using the S90 you had to come really close – I don’t know if I would have dared to do so. I think I might have hidden behind a nice have 70-300, allowing for some additional meters distance but of course loosing that view into the environment behind the bird.
Markus, it certainly wasn’t a shot I lingered about on. ;-)
I got chased by an Emu once… luckily, managed to make a check getaway on the back on a ute. I applaud your bravery!
Bravery is when you get away with it, stupidity is when you get caught. ;-)
Not someone who will have a deep conversation with you. LOL
Monte, why not deep? I guess that beak has some inches, hasn’t it?
LOL, your right Markus.
Marty, even if the Emu had something to “say” I wasn’t hanging around to listen — I did mention the scared part didn’t I? :-)
I’m more like chicken. LOL
That is one set of evil eyes!