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Silver Lady


Silver Lady
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Copyright: Pablo Minto (pablominto) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3689 W: 189 N: 4330] (16078)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-10
Categories: Mammals
Exposure: f/8, 1/800 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-10 5:14
Viewed: 164
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I have taken hundreds of squirrel images the last few months, but this one is special since I have never seen before they close the eyes!

This young lady is new to the neighbourhood as one of the boys picked her up as his lady and brought her to the nest just a few days ago. The squirrels were absent for all of September, and now I understand why: They were out in the woods looking for partners!

This girl has just eaten hazelnuts and she is now cleaning her paws, if you look closely you can see the little pink tongue…

This is the time of year when they prepare for winter, for instance by putting on thick fur and ear tufts. Why ear tufts? During summer the ears serve as effective heat exchangers, because the blood vessels are only protected by very thin skin in the ears. In wintertime there is no need for this feature but rather the opposite so the ears are protected by fur that grows out during the autumn weeks.

The newcomers around my place are still a bit reluctant to me, but they have already learned where the hazelnuts can be found…
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Ciao Pablo, great portrait of lovely lady, splendid light and fine details, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Superb shot, Pablo!Timing, details and pose, all perfect!
BRavo!
Goldy

Hello Pablo! Excellent shot. Perfect contrast and ideal sharpness. Nice natural light and bright, good colours. Good work. Good luck!

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2009-10-10 13:42]

Hi Pablo

Lovely shot and pose - good framing with nice backlight.

James

Hi Pablo,

Lovely macro capture of the squirrel with superb details! The subject is very busy in enjoying the meal :)
The sharpness and POV are perfect.
Very well done, my friend!

best regards,
Paras

Hello pablo
wonderful shot of this Squirrel, the details on his fur are crisp clear sharp
i like his pose with closed eyes, lighting and colors are excellent
Have a good night
Jacqueline

HI Pablo,

The subject is well framed. The close-up view is showing the details and colors of the squirrel. It is clear and sharp. The light has a good effect on the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

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