#Quokkaselfie: how to make the most touching selfie in the world
A Photo Inspiration / / December 20, 2019
"Quokka" - sounds like the name of the character of "Star Wars." In fact, it is an Australian marsupial about the size of a cat. But Danish explorers mistook them with rats. Therefore, the island where live Quokka, called the "rat's nest» - Rottnest.
With rats Quokka have nothing in common. It is lovely, friendly and very photogenic animals on the planet. It is impossible to be unhappy, if you have a selfie with Quokka! Layfhaker tell you how to make the most touching in the world photo.
Let Quokka she comes to you
To do this, first you need to come to himself Quokka. Or rather, to fly by plane to Australia, then from Fremantle to Rottnest Island by ferry. Next - it's simple. On Rottnest lives about 10 thousand Quokka. They even do not need to call up, suit yourself acquainted. See Quokka - reach for your smartphone!
Quokka out after lunch
These animals usually are nocturnal. But the appetite of them wakes up just in time for 3-5 hours in the afternoon. So at this time take a selfie-stick and go out in search of Quokka. Just go away the sun from the zenith, and the frame will not be overexposure.
Publication by Greta Whyte (@gretawhyte)
Quokka can touch you
And you of it - no. Quokka have unlimited immunity. Break - a fine of from 300 to 2000 Australian dollars. Quokka population is reduced - no, not because of the Self, and because of the proximity of their range in the cities, as well as the growing number of predators that feed on Quokka. Quokka curious and a little too friendly, not afraid of people. Hold on, be a stiff upper lip and not ironed Quokka how nice it would be to you or smile.
Publication by Lester (@its_murse_lester)
For a successful selfie with Quokka, which can not take the arms or put on the shoulder, dress comfortably: most likely, you will have to lie in the grass, looking for a good view. Do not worry, at Rottnest lying around in the grass, tourists - a common sight. Almost as players in pokémon Go, Which only initially confused with the messengers of the zombie apocalypse.
Quokka to smile, it is necessary to feed
Just like in people: we Dobrev after cake or a portion of fried potatoes. Quokka after eating, too, begin to smile. Physiology have such: Quokka chewing muscles relax after a meal, and get a winning smile, for which Quokka like everyone who has a heart and an account in Instagram. It is because of this social network a few years ago razosholsya hashtag #quokkaselfieWho made Quokka so popular for a photo.
Publication of Kat, 22.? Australia.??? (@ Katwright4)
Just do not feed the Quokka chips!
And other junk food. And spoil Quokka: her fall off ears, sore stomach and come out fur. Who with her fun, but battered, wants to be photographed? If no joke, too much attention from tourists and the life of the city is not going to benefit ration Quokka, which in the wild eat only grass yes leaves.
Here they can feed the Quokka. Quokka do not care what leaves is: it from any greenery draws the necessary supply of water, and can therefore be a long time to go without drinking.
Publication of Marco Man (@marcologist)
Quokka photographed with cubs
And with yours, and with their own. His Quokka wear a bag on his belly for about six months until the baby-Quokka not get stronger. Cubs at Quokka appear once or twice a year. So, if you want to take pictures of Quokka with baby in a bag, come to the island March to August c. By the way, in Australia at this time of winter.
Selfie did - put hashtag #quokkaselfie
Selfie with Quokka not need other description - and all so clear. And also do not need filters. What could be more beautiful smiling Quokka #nofilter? Perhaps the only harp seal cub. But in Greenland, unlike Australia, all year winter. Not sure if you need to.
If and to Australia you do not have
Install the application Quokka Selfie - and on any selfie will Quokka.