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Three-striped Palm Squirrel


Three-striped Palm Squirrel
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Copyright: Pankaj Bajpai (pankajbajpai) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1416 W: 86 N: 3894] (13576)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-18
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon D80, Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG MACRO, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/160 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
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Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2007-11-19 19:15
Viewed: 578
Points: 56
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
THREE STRIPED PALM SQUIRRELS (Funambulus Palmarum)

This is on of the most common animals found in India and now much dependent on human beings for shelter and food, It is a pleasure to watch the activities of this cute animal.

In India the squirrel has mythological background for the association with Lord Rama.

I found this one sitting on the branch of a tree in the nearby garden. After trying some shots finally i was able to take one proper shot.

This image has been taken with Sigma 70-300, handheld, the image has been resized, raw to jpeg and framed.

Luis52, eqshannon, cecilia, uleko, Debz, fiyo, joey, SelenE, undoredo, Argus, fartash, kjpweb, haraprasan, JoseMiguel, Alex99, Silvio2006, EOSF1, angybone, anel has marked this note useful
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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1015 W: 5 N: 2759] (10010)
  • [2007-11-19 19:37]

Hola Pankaj. Hermosa la foto de esta Ardilla. El reflejo del flash en sus ojos le da un valor agregado.
Saludos Amigo Pankaj.
Luis52.

hi pankaj,
beautiful picture. very good dof. tfs.
manoj

Cute! And super detail, pin sharp. Love the whiskers quite longer that our chipmunk on the other side of the pond...:)
Well done...
Cecilia

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2381 W: 164 N: 7153] (22602)
  • [2007-11-19 22:45]

Hello Pankaj,
I like this capture of the Squirrel half-hidden behind the leaves. Great focus on the face with the flash-lit eye and sharp details.
The overall colours are very beautiful and the composition is excellent.
Many thanks, Ulla

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  • Debz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 582 W: 0 N: 866] (3283)
  • [2007-11-20 0:58]

Hi Pankaj, I love this shot and have been admiring thes Three Striped Palm Squirrels on TN for some time now, they are very attractive indeed. It is nice to see this one in its natural habitat rather than on the ground. The shot has a nice pov and very well composed, the Squirrel and the tree are nice and sharp.
tfs
debz

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 924 W: 5 N: 2245] (8266)
  • [2007-11-20 1:42]

Hello Pankaj,this is a beautiful picture with very good POV and composition.Lovely light and nice colours.TFS

Hello Pankaj,
this is a great capture of this chipmunk-like Squirrel.
+++ I love the composition and POV.
Excellent DOF aswell and the BG is great!
--- It's a bit dark and where the flash has highlighted the eye is a bit distracting... I did a workshop, I hope you don't mind.
The photo as a whole however is very pleasing.
Well done,
Joe

P.S. Sorry, something's gone wrong... can't seem to post the workshop, I will post it tommorrow.

This is a wonderful picture of this squirrel. Composition, lighting and sharpness are perfect.
Best wishes,
Achim

ooo very very nice..this pic is beautifull and a little misterious..very good work,have a nice day,Luciano

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2308 W: 59 N: 3689] (11822)
  • [2007-11-20 3:02]

Hello Pankaj,
Composition, details of the habitat, POV, focus and sharpness are very nice. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

Hello Pankaj,
What a pretty squirrel you present here!
This is very nice portrait shot of this little friend, with excellent details and focusing.
Also, very nice composition & POV here.
Well presented and TFS,
Best wishes,
Kevin

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2500 W: 132 N: 7109] (22209)
  • [2007-11-20 3:48]

Hello Pankaj,
Nice to see a mammal shot from you though I associate you with butterflies.
Nice shot of this Palm Squirrel, the use of flash enabling one to see most of the deatils and colours in this sharp shot without losing the natural BG.
Well done and TFS!
Ivan

Hello Pankaj
Very nice shot of this Three-striped Palm Squirrel,Perfect focusing,composition and POV,
Superb shot,Welldone my friend

Regards
fartashphoto.com

You have me intrigued in two ways...Number one it is a squirrel, sort of...and it is all over and associated with a Hindu deity. This is fascinating., I was posting something about monkeys and Ram was able to explain in much better terms. I find all of this fascinating. Simply knowing they exist and you have informed via an image is good enough for an award... but I REALLY appreciate your noticing and showing, teaching me.
Bob

bonjour pankaj
je me suis permis un WS que je vous laisse decouvrir.
c'est une jolie photo,dommage que les feuille cache un peu trop l'animal.
laurent

Cute animal! Very nicely captured in it's natural environment. Bravo! Cheers, Klaus

Hi Pankaj,
A beautiful capture of this squirrel. Excellent composition with very good details and a nice POV. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-11-20 7:56]

Hello Pankaj

So similar to our chipmunk.
You have captured this guy in a wonderful natural setting.
The lighting was a challenge but the focus and details are very good and the colours are natural and show well.
I am glad you posted this little fellow,I enjoy seeing the similar animals even though they are continents apart.
TFS

Rob

Rob

Hi Pankaj,
A very good shot of this almost hidden squirrel!
When they move they make it really fast, so you did it with a lot of timing.
The squirrel is so beauty with that stripes on the top, and the fill flash used let you got those nice details on its fur.
Congratulations and thanks for share it.
My best regards,
JM

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2991 W: 148 N: 4435] (14369)
  • [2007-11-20 10:02]

Hi Pankaj.
Very unusual and interesting picture. I welcome your level of saturation and contrast. These elements to create a specific esthetic effect of mysteriousness. The pictured scene is terrific. POV and DOF are great. The cute animal. tree branches and leaves are reflected superbly. Bravo.
Alexei.

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1298 W: 104 N: 4606] (20485)
  • [2007-11-20 15:52]

Excellent shot again Pankaj ! Very well composed scene with the branch and the leaves. Great focus, thanks !

Mario

Buen encuadre y bien captado el
animal. Luz quizás algo justa
pero suficiente. Bonita toma.

Saludos Pankaj.

Great details - wonderful close-up - great shot and interesting eyes!!!

Hello friend Pankaj,
captured well of this beautiful shot!
perfect sharpness, vivid colour and details
well done
Tony

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1683 W: 24 N: 4905] (15988)
  • [2007-11-20 20:12]

Hi Pankaj,
Just marking this wonderful post from you and will come back later with a proper critique. Sorry, on the sick list.
Regards.
Sumon

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1117 W: 0 N: 1837] (7858)
  • [2007-11-21 1:58]

hello Pankaj,
I like this picture a lot for its special light, which creates a mysterious atmosphere. Excellent the pose of the squirrel and its most beautiful golden eye. Great!
Best regards
Anne

Hi Pankaj, splendid light in the eye of this lovely squirrel with splendid pose, excellent sharp composition, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Pankaj
Lovrley photo,very sharp,congratulation.
Best regards,
Ralf

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