I’d viewed what thought was a beaver sitting on top a log and decided to see if I could get close enough to take a photograph. After a few minutes of working my way closer, this photograph depicts what I viewed as the animal hunkered down and watched me. This ground hog is the largest example I have ever recall seeing. 1/100th second exposure; 700mm at f/5.6; ISO 400 in Aperture Priority, camera on tripod