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Palm Squirrel


Palm Squirrel
Photo Information
Copyright: Ravi Kailas (rkailas) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 156 W: 2 N: 176] (743)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-04
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon D70s, Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG MACRO
Exposure: f/8, 1/80 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-07-09 1:02
Viewed: 659
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The three striped palm squirrel (Funambulus Palmarum) is one of the commonest rodents (or commonly seen) in peninsular India. It is a human commensal and seems to thrive in human habitation. While it is not unusual for particular species to adapt to human habitation, I often wonder why, even among closely related species, with similar habitat/food requirements, there is difference in abundance in human habitation. Even among these squirrels, there are some very closely related jungle specialists, which are never found in human habitation. Looking into the future, as more and more, of the earth's habitat is homogenised into human converted landscapes, will the earth's biodiversity be reduced to these few species that survive well among humans?
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Hello Ravi,
This is a great photo with perfect pov to show the squirrel!
good sharpness with much details involved here
TFS
cheers
Tony

Hi ravi,
very cute capture,lovely pose,very well taken

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 996 W: 4 N: 2570] (11874)
  • [2007-07-09 1:15]

Ravi, This is absolutely good shot. The pose and the long tail making it so beautiful. The shot is great. Ganesh

Hello Ravi,
Thanks for looking at my recent picture and writing your kind citique on it.
I have had a quick look at your portfolio just now. You hold a lot of promise as a nature photographer and I look forward to seeing a lot of good work from your lens.
This is a lovely picture of the squirrel we are used to seeing frequently in our country. The image is sharp and colourful.
Well done and TFS.
Ram

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1803 W: 29 N: 5240] (17162)
  • [2007-07-09 5:21]

Hi Ravi,
Wonderful shot of the Palm Squirrel and a superb pose captured. Very impressive sharpness with fine focus. I like your POV to portray it and your composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hi Ravi,
A lovely composition and very good details and pose of the little squirrel. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2757 W: 147 N: 7955] (24769)
  • [2007-07-09 8:14]

Hello Ravi,
Fine capture of a Palm Squirrel in what seems to be an urban environment. Nice and sharp with excellent lighting and composition.
TFS and best regards, Ivan

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  • radz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 620 W: 11 N: 625] (3390)
  • [2007-07-09 9:19]

Nice sharp shot.Good composition&POV!

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 648 W: 42 N: 1198] (3860)
  • [2007-07-09 20:01]

Nice shot Ravi, good POV, colours and sharpness are spot on, all the best Rick....

Hello Ravi,
Those cute squirrels are everywhere in different variations!
This is a fine fellow with a long but not so bushy tail, giving you a fine pose as he is enjoying his meal...
Good details and fine colours, well composed presentation!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hallo Ravi
It is the first time I have heard of this kind of squirrel. A lovely close up packed with a diversity of characteristics and details. I just love the big black eye with a glint. The tiny ears and claws, the biggish nose and most spectacular the thick and long tail. The different stripes of colours on its fur are quite spectacular. I cannot see long whiskers like with some of the other squirrels. I like the pose with you have managed to photograph it. It seems like he has a ball of a time with all the food having plenty to eat. A well presented and special photo. Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards
Anna

Ravi,
Damn cute..Great POV and details.

TFS
Kirti

Well, well captured this little squirrel. Sharp and well focused, his tail is wonderful.
Wishes, Diana

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