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I've Struck the Mother Lode
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Uploaded: 10/20/07 1:28 PM GMT
I've Struck the Mother Lode
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Or so this "RED Squirrel" must have thought to himself ... sitting atop a feast of nuts and seeds. This little guy is slightly larger than a chipmunk but smaller than the more common "GRAY" most often seen throughout NY. However under the strict wildlife protectorate in the Adirondack Park region, I'm told the Red outnumbers the Gray (Note the black stripe that separates the white underside from the reddish back.) Despite their size they are more aggressive than their larger Gray cousins, but nonetheless entertaining with their acrobatic antics. On the down side, the locals tell me they can create havoc should one manage to find it's way into the house.
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&trisbert
10/20/07 2:09 PM GMT
And there I was thinking that the Red Squirrel was the European variety. He’s an awfully cute little chap isn’t he? And an awfully lucky one too. It looks like you got the focus spot on, the detail is great.
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Ruth Ross
The Red Squirrel is usually less aggressive, hence the Grey taking over most of Europe.
Sadly we don't see red's here now, at least rarely.
This is a wonderful shot of this little guy, lovely and clear :)
Sadly we don't see red's here now, at least rarely.
This is a wonderful shot of this little guy, lovely and clear :)
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"Everyone has a photographic memory...some just don't have film." ~~My DA Gallery~~
In North Germany what we mostly have are the large red squirrels - always too fast for the camera! Lovely shot this, John the guy hasn't even noticed you - no wonder with all those nuts around.
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If practice makes perfect and nobody is perfect, then why practice?
That cut little thing must think he is in heaven. That's a nice clear shot. How far away were you when you took this picture?
Jim
Jim
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Imagine you are there
It does indeed have that look on its face John LOL. Wonderful detail in this- I can see the "tufts" on the ears so well. The squirells that inhabit my area are mainly the gray and I love to listen to and watch them as they scamper about playing and trying to raid the bird feeders. Great post!
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Thats Stunning John ~:)
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We told him to go away... and away he goes, Precious! Gone, gone, gone! Smeagol is free!
Fabulous shot, John! The clarity is sensational on this shot. The red squirrels chase the gray ones away in my yard.
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You will be led to the knowledge of the internal things which are invisible to you, by the external things which you see before you. . . . Even so then, we can represent to ourselves in thought the Author of all that is, by contemplating and admiring the (visible) things which He has made, and ever brings into being.
- Hermes
Super sweet snap!! He's a hungry little booger ain't he?!?!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round?? Picture Purrrfect .
Red squirrels are in decline over in the UK mate!...it is the greys that are overtaking them..government is killing off the greys, so the reds can survive! .. apparently it was a disease from the greys that made the reds in decline!..(imported from the USA I have to say!) ..now that the 'history lesson is done!..the image is a cracker and well taken! .. you captured it 'spot-on'! ...great colours too!
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OwdBob'sGallery
what a beautiful squirrel, they are rare here, and this one is soooooo clearly shot, wonderful focus! well done you.
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hehehe :-) a very nice title to go with this sweet image !
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fantastic capture...certainly the coolest squirrel picture i can remember. you've done an excellent job of freeze framing a very fidgety animal. sharpness and focus are immaculate!
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Great clarity, nice one.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is....
Frank Scully
absolutely beautiful shot John! He is so sharp he could scratch me! lol! ;) ...unfortunately the Grey Squirrel outnumbers the Red in the UK - there are very few Red Squirrels! this is an excellent shot and heading for my favs!!
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"Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile" .... mygallery
Shucks, I imagine YOU could create havoc if you found your way into my house. Never mind the squirrel. beautiful little devil-both of you.
Pat
Pat
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In Poland we do not have any gray squirrels [yet LOL] but thousands of little, swift as wind squirrels which do not have any single white hair on their cute and completely red bodies !!! And I never ever got close enough even to take my camera - they are far too quick for Boo boo as well !
This looks absolutely lovely !!! Congratulations, dearest John !!!
This looks absolutely lovely !!! Congratulations, dearest John !!!
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With all my love and respect,
Marzena
WOW! What a sharp focus you got on this little guy, this is one of your best. You seem to have mastered that Nikon D80. I faved it, thank you.
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The expression of this little fellow is wonderful.
A lovely sharp and clear image - perfection!
NZ is squirelless - so I always enjoy them I visited a red squirrel protection area in the north of England expecting to get heaps of shots - well I did - lots a red streaks :) far too fast for me.
A lovely sharp and clear image - perfection!
NZ is squirelless - so I always enjoy them I visited a red squirrel protection area in the north of England expecting to get heaps of shots - well I did - lots a red streaks :) far too fast for me.
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
Well I'm a squirrel lover even if they do cause trouble once in awhile! And this is a very well done piece!! Its on my desktop right now. Thanks for sharing this wonderful capture! :)
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Life is the pits sometimes, but God and your friends are always there to help you through it.
That is just too cute for words :) Favs ~Sarah
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Hi I'm Sarah.
My motto is if you like cats, you can't be ALL bad. :)
Hello John....Yet another great picture of wild life from you my friend...Wildlife comes in many forms and can be found within a short distance of nearly anyone's home, even in your own backyard as you have proved with the pictures of birds, and various songbirds you have in your gallery....Give yourself a pat on the back....Well done and keep these wildlife pictures coming...All the best....Mick.
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Oh my gosh this is adorable but more than that, it's a truly superb piece of photography, the clarity is fantastic, well done.
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Fantastic shot John. He/She is so cute. Superb!!!
BTW one of my kittens (Leo) have her tail like this when she is on speed mode...LOL...
BTW one of my kittens (Leo) have her tail like this when she is on speed mode...LOL...
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Well, I'm not one to normally like the squirrely photos, but THIS precious little thing is just darling!! Sitting there ever so meek with his little "paws" together...and he looks all fuzzy...soooooooooo sweet! He must be totally in seventh heaven with all those nuts surrounding him..no wonder he sat so still for you!! He loves you..you feed him soooo well!! Verena
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Life is like a grindstone.Whether it grinds us down or polishes us up depends on us.
this is such a great photo. he's like a little man (or she, but a woman?). it's such a simple photo, yet your subject has so much character. a lot of the squirrel photos here make me think, "so what, a squirrel", but your pic actually has meaning. i love it.
btw, what lens did you use? a macro?
btw, what lens did you use? a macro?
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