Navigating a Tightrope of Pine Needles

Pine martens have been a particularly important subject to me since I first decided to pursue wildlife photography & this picture provided me with a moment of reflection and happiness. The photograph that inspired me to pick up a camera and photograph wildlife was one that a friend of mine took while we observed a pine marten together 2 years ago. Since then, I hadn't been able to see another pine marten... until this winter. Watching this critter slink from tree to tree, search for food and socialize with another marten in a nearby tree filled me with joy. This action shot showcases the agility and grace that a pine marten uses to traverse it's environment without having to touch the ground.