Lysterfield Lake Kangaroos

Lysterfield Lake Kangaroo

Camera-Canon 700D EOS | F-Stop-F/10 | Shutter Speed-1/500s | ISO-1600
Lense-Canon 55-250m@100mm | Monopod-Neewer

 

Lysterfield Lake is located on the outer eastern fringes of greater Melbourne. It is a popular spot for hiking amongst other water and recreation based activities. On the occasion of my visit, I did a hike right around the lake. I had read prior to going there, that friendly mobs of kangaroos were known to be seen at dusk and dawn. Imagine my immense pleasure when I was toward the end of my hike at around 1pm during the day, that I came across a such friendly mob about five to ten metres away from the hiking track.

As I approached the kangaroos to do some photography, it was apparent they were somewhat used to humans. I got as close as about three metres away from one particular confident male kangaroo. Obviously the kangaroo was hopeful I would feed it but no such luck. I didn’t have anything suitable with me.  The mob of kangaroos was about six to eight in number including a young juvenille so it was endearing to be allowed relatively close access. I spent a total of about 15 minutes photographing the mob and certain individuals.

There is something very special in being close to animals in their natural surroundings. I wish I did have something to reward the attention of the kangaroos but also hoped that no one else would abuse this fragile trust. Other people did carefully approach this mob when they discovered my clicking frenzy. This did not seem to peturb the animals at all,  though they remained vigilant.

I would highly recommend a visit to see these animal in their natural setting. Yes you can see kangaroos in a zoo and in open range parks but in this setting your caution is rewarded with curiousity and ultimately trust. I was able to capture looking right into the eyes of these magnificent creatures without fences or bars spoiling the background of the image. This is special indeed.

Dominant Protective Kangaroo

 

Camera-Canon 700D EOS | F-Stop-F/13

Shutter Speed-1/400s | ISO-1600

Lense-Canon 18-55mm@55mm | Monopod-Neewer

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