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Fat Squirrel


Fat Squirrel
Photo Information
Copyright: howard shirley (gerbilratz) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 362 W: 0 N: 977] (3110)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-02-13
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Sigma 70-300 f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Tiffen 58mm UV PROTECTOR USA
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-02-29 10:16
Viewed: 444
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This grey squirrel came up to me while I was standing by my garden wall...It's not a good picture, bit out of focus etc, but the camera was on the wall when he arrived and I just pressed the remote shutter for a few shots. This is the only one worth that came out with a full image...since this was a cold February morning, it was surprising how fat and healthy he was until I caught him raiding the bird feeders........this shot is in RAW, but no pp has been done, neither has any cropping, it is "as shot" entirely.

ISO 100
Shutter speed 1/125
f/5.6
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To Adanac: Fat Squirrelgerbilratz 1 03-01 06:05
To warnzy: fat squirrelgerbilratz 1 02-29 14:04
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Hi Howard,

Looks like he caught you unawares and with a very narrow dof - interestingly you can see it on the wall; probably about 10cm. Pleased to see him looking so healthy annd well.

Mike

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 993 W: 6 N: 2651] (9871)
  • [2008-02-29 10:36]

Hi Howard,i like a lot the point of view for this squirrel,not easy to take so perfect,thanks for share,Luciano

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-03-01 0:41]

Hi Howard,
Wonderful shot of this Grey Squirrel and fantastic lighting effects. Very impressive colours on its fur and though the focus is a bit soft I like the glint on its eye. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hello Howard,
This squirrel like me needs to get out and exercise more, what a porker. Your image is very good although your depth of field could have improved with a different exposure. He sure is cute Howard was he looking for handouts?
Rick

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2597 W: 133 N: 7441] (23193)
  • [2008-03-01 9:56]

Hej Howard,
This is a cute capture of, as you say, a rather fat Grey Squirrel. Nice lighting and fine catchlight in the eye in a pleasing composition and taken from a good low POV.

Tack för att du delar med dig denna fin bild.
Hälsningar,
Ivan

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-03-01 17:53]

Hello Howard

Excellent POV.
This is a very good close up.
The lighting is well handled.
Wonderful fur detail,texture and colour.
TFS

Rob

Hi Howard,
A perfect capture of this beauty! Wonderful details, nice composition and lighting! Thanks for sharing, Regards,

Nazım

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1329 W: 107 N: 4791] (21282)
  • [2008-03-02 9:11]

Hello Howard, well captured Squirrel, the light is good and the composition too. The focus would be better on the head instead of the body of the animal. Good work, thanks!

Mario

Hello Howard. Lovely image. Wonderful composition. Excellent light. TFS. Regards,
Deniz

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