The photos in yesterday’s postings about Black Vultures were dark and gloomy and perhaps a little creepy. Today I am going to the opposite end of the spectrum with photos of a squirrel that are warm and cute.
I took these first two shots just outside of my house. Watching this squirrel through my kitchen window as he was digging in the grass, uncovering an acorn, I decided to try to take his photo. When I appeared, he slowly climbed up a tree and found a comfortable spot to enjoy his treat. The first image, my favorite, shows him posing before eating. I really like the effect of the light coming in from the side. The second one shows a more serious side as he seems to have adopted a more dignified pose.
Earlier in the morning yesterday I watched as two squirrels chased each other around—I think at least one of them had amorous intentions. Part of the time they went in an out of a hollow remnant of a tree. They would enter the tree at ground level and come out of the side of the tree. Here are a couple of photos of one of the squirrels as he vainly searches for his playmate.
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Nice shots of these moving targets.
When they stop to eat or pause in what they are doing, I have a chance at photographing them. Catching them in full motion is more of a challenge.
Squirrels are definitely cuter than vultures.
Thats a really nice set Mike, love the last shot, superb.
Thanks for all of the positive words of encouragement. I am glad you like the photos. Hopefully it shows that I am having a lot of fun taking them and writing about my experiences.