The competition is fierce, with many potential contestants attempting to sneak into the butt collection on Krahnpix! Who knew there were so many fine-looking posteriors in the animal kingdom?
After much searching, culling and assessing, I present you the first, of what I will expect to be many, butt collections. Or perhaps I should say – these butts are for you!
First up on the Krahnpix butt wall of fame is the rare, but appealing, two-butt shot. Just another reminder that smaller is definitely cuter.
If you’re looking for something in a darker shade, how about a little black bear butt (say it a couple of times – it rolls off the lips beautifully).
In some circles it’s bad manners to keep your nose in the air. There’s no issue with this modest muskrat as she keeps her butt consistently higher than her nose. I think it’s a virtue. 
It took a lot of tries but I finally got a photo of a hawk with only its hind quarters showing. I’m quite proud of this butt shot!
No collection is complete without a hairy grizzly butt. I had to wait until its head was in the shadows so as not to distract from the important part. 
A young moose shows me his other side which features long legs and just the right butt curve (I looked it up!). 
Backlit feathers give this landing hawk a little flair with a special view from behind. I might even argue it’s a better perspective than the front. 
Running in grain that is higher you presents an interesting challenge. This little guy would almost disappear between jumps. Here he is, butt in the air, heading back down again.
At first I was disappointed the only reasonable shot of this buck was from behind. But then I saw all four hooves in the air, the ears pointed back, the squeezed butt cheeks, and I immediately saved a spot in the collection.
Of course there’s a rule about ending posts with sunsets, preferably with hawks flying off in the distance. The colour that evening seemed surreal. 
So did any of those butts catch your fancy?
Krahnpix 
enjoyed the subject, what i brilliant take on 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed it. Just trying to have a little fun with photography’s inevitabilities!
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Awesome collection – I am thinking of starting a “birds pooping collection” I have thousands to share with the world.
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I think the world definitely needs more of those!
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Well when the world is ready, I’m stocked up.:)
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Good to be prepared.
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exquisite all them
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Thanks. It’s quite a disparate bunch.
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I liked the Buck butt the best of all !Regards, Ganesh.
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Yes that was a special one. I appreciate the comment.
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The little black bear is my favourite. Oh how I love black bears! A shame they’ll be hibernating when I get over to Canada this Christmas…
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Glad you liked my little friend. I really enjoy black bears as well. You need to come back to Canada in June to get some great viewing opportunities.
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LOL 😀 Great post, Lyle! All shots are nice, but the buck butt shot is my favourite! Although, from a butt-only perspective, my favourite is bears. 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed the post. It turns out there are a few components involved in choosing your favourite butt shot! As always, your comments are appreciated.
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Great post!!
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Thanks so much for your comments on the nomination. Greatly appreciated.
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You’re welcome, its a much-deserved award for your blog. I almost placed the comment on your blooper post – that comes to mind a lot whenever a creature zigs when I expected it to zag.
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Fantastic shots of the wildlife, Lyle!
Great post….
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Thanks so much. I appreciate the comments.
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I thought the best one was the deer in motion, personally.
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Thanks. There is something about that motion that gives it an extra touch.
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What a nice butt gallery. Mine were all feathery ones, and yours are covered in fur. 🙂 I love the on of the buck in the grain field.
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Glad you liked my mostly furry butts. That buck was running at quite the speed and it was pretty dark so I was a little surprised the photo survived. Believe it or not I was actually thinking about the butt shot gallery at the time.
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We all have them–it’s nice to see them celebrated. Of course, I am referring to butt shots, and not to butts, though the statement probably applies equally well in either case. I’m a fan of the modest muskrat–I love that shot (and your commentary). As a lover of languages, I couldn’t help but laugh at your possibly inadvertent pun in the second paragraph, where you spoke of “culling the images.” Are you aware that the French word “cul” is the rough equivalent of “butt” as you use it in this posting?
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I was so disappointed when that muskrat took off across the snow and never looked back. Still I liked the photo and kept it until the right time when I could use it. Glad someone else likes it too.
You correctly guessed that I was unaware of the pun. But it’s great to know since I now like that paragraph better. Thanks for that.
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Eine sehr schöne Idee!
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Thank you. I decided to have a little fun with these. Glad you liked it.
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If I came upon a black bear expectantly, I would hope that it would be the view of it going the other way :-). I also really like the picture.
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And here I am trying to get the photo of the bear coming toward me! It is a bit of an unusual photo and I never did see the bear’s head since it disappeared shortly after I took the photo.
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Nothin like some tack sharp butts 🙂
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That’s funny!!
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Shared butt not exhibited!
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Gotta say moose butt was the most elegant presentation, and grizzly left the most to be desired. If pressed and I had to pick one it would be the buck. Good job all around, and looking forward to part two.
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Thanks for playing along. I think the moose might be the most pleased with those comments!
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I had a good laugh 🙂 All your photos are great, my favorite is the hawk, superb !
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Happy to hear it was laugh worthy! I think the hawk might be my favourite of this bunch too.
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thanks, sitting on my …. I had a wonderful time looking at all kinds of ….. and reading your lovely comments by the pictures! lovely post!
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When you’re reading this blog, it’s probably best to be sitting down. You never know …. Thanks for your comments.
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Wonderful collection. 🙂
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Thanks so much.
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Normally over in the marsh we have a strict No Butt Shots policy in effect at all times. Butt… After viewing this very excellent array of BS (butt shot) images I may indeed have to look into revising that policy. And that sure is a curvy moose!
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I tried the no butt shot policy but some creatures just kept showing their better side so why fight it? I’l be looking for them.
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Loved them one ‘n all…..
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Even the butt shots can get a little respect. Who knew?
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They all did. Awesome pictures, Lyle.
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That’s great. I appreciate the comment.
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I like how the light outlines the trailing edge of the hawk butt, uh, wings.
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Thanks. I have watched those hawks float up to the bales and land so many times, it was nice to track one of them in good light.
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I am partial to the muskrats posterior. Great post. 🙂
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Thanks. That muskrat sure looked awkward in the snow so it made it quite intriguing to watch.
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