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Gugusse in Alert


Gugusse in Alert
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Copyright: Francine Malo (NinaM) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 801 W: 3 N: 2100] (6594)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-31
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite Squirrel photos [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-31 10:06
Viewed: 1325
Points: 66
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
My post today is Gugusse on the balcony, as it is snowing and I don't feel like going out. Gugusse came to feed as usual. Then he saw me looking at him through the window with the big black eye watching him. Suffice it to say that he started yapping, clapping, his tail flagging on his back, up and down. Gugusse was on alert. He stood there for almost 5 minutes, his stuttering sound alerting the whole neighbourhood.

I have seen for the first time here a grey squirrel playing with the black squirrel. They come and feed in the backyard, at the back of the house. And they are two small red squirrels coming at the feeder in front of the house. One of them, last week, had a wire all around his neck, stuck inside his little mouth. He would come here and feed yet the wire was tight and seemed to obstruct and hurt a little bit. So I went to get a cage to trap him and try to cut the wire. But it has been useless as I now see the squirrels but none of them has the wire around the neck. Gooood. It looked like someone in the neighbourhood is trapping, and could even want to trap the squirrels. Even though squirrels are cute, here they don't get much praise as they are seen like small rats by a lot of people.

A friend of mine kills them with a rifle because her boyfriend is afraid they will get into the house and ruin the attick - and he wouldn't do it himself as he is afraid to hold a rifle. He wakes her up early in the morning, has opened a window and placed the rifle and asks her to wake and come and kill the poor little things. She also places traps. Where is Daniel Boone?

Some people want to get rid of them because they are little rats chewing on wires.

I personally like them a lot and I enjoy feeding them too. I just hope Gugusse would stop yelling like he does and begin to trust me... yet, the three cats walking around in the backyard don't help me gain his trust.

It is cool today, sonowing and it will be raining by tomorrow, with temperatures raising. It is bringing spring here and I am quite happy to know that it is ending. I want to spend my days in the garden, gardening and taking pictures of bugs, flowers and small mammals before going back to work doing I don't know yet.

Thanks for reading!

Francine
shot in raw
ISO 800

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Hi Francine,
nice picture with good sharpness and details.
Good POV
TFS Tatjana

bonjour Francine

personnellement j'aimes les écureuils, et les écureils roux
je les trouve très adorable, surtout les tout petit que l'on
rencontre au bois (je dit cela car au Boisé Papineau ceux
qui sont loin des mangeoires sont assez petit et très craintifs,
tandis que ceux qui sont près des mangeoire sont
quand-même un peu plus grand), aussi dans les bois
des Laurentides j'en rencontre qui sont petit et très adorable

venons à ta photo, très belle image de Gugusse assis
et en alerte, excellent POV et cadrage, excellent DOF,
j'aimes cette surveillance qu'il te fait,
superbes netteté et détails, TFS

Asbed
p.s. je pensais que tu avais vendu ta Canon EOS 40 D

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 545 W: 0 N: 735] (3213)
  • [2008-03-31 11:24]

Hi Francine
this is very nice image
well done.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-03-31 12:30]

Hi Francine,

A nice profile shot of this cute squirrel. Nice natural colors and good details. I love the eye! We had too many of these when I lived back east but I have never seen one in Tucson. I guess they don't like our heat.

Jane

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8623] (32138)
  • [2008-03-31 12:33]

Hi Francine. Great shot of Gugusse. Even from behind the glass you have good detail and warm colours. i like the pose with his tail held up. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 705 W: 13 N: 1405] (5027)
  • [2008-03-31 12:50]

Hi Francine

Lovely shot of Gugusse, its a lovely composition and I really like your pose with the Squirrel balanced on the post watching the snow, the colours are beautiful with really nice detail in the fur too. I think you should tell Gugusse to keep clear of your friend.

Hil

Mucho equilibrio y elegancia en esta toma Francine. Se ve algo borroso el conjunto pero lo salva una cara de la ardilla bien enfocada.
Un abrazo: J. Ignasi

hi Francine,

what a lovely squirrel, good of sharpness.
Exellent Bg with natural colors and an good composition.
well done,

regards Gert

very very cute, TFS Ori

Bonjour Nina,
Excellent shot on the lovely Gugusse!
best pose of him in total sharpness, good colour and very details!
well done
merci
Tony

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  • bobair Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 397 W: 118 N: 1420] (5128)
  • [2008-03-31 16:30]

Hi Francine,
such a perky looking little creature.I like the way it's tail curls up it's back and the details of the fur are fine with very good colour and I bet my eagles would like him too.I like the detail of his little feet and those toe nails are easy to see as well.A little charmer and thanks for sharing with us. Bob

Hello Francine,

Wonderful pose of this lovely squirrel.
Love the clarity in the eye and details in the fur very much.
Beautiful warm color tones and excellent sharpness and DOF.
Great composition and note.
Very well done. TFS!!!

Kindest regards, Harry

I watched as my dad shot one...all others I have shot with camera....There really is not survival reason unless one is really lost in the wilderness and starving...I think it would break my heart...A fine focused well drawn by eye and colour to the center...
Bob

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-03-31 19:41]

Hello Francine,
Very cute friend you have. Your image is wonderful, your words are great also. Thank you, if I were a squirrel I would live near your house. May spring finally be yours.
Rick

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-03-31 21:21]

Hello Francine

Just marking the post for now.

Rob

HELLO

EXCELLENT AND PERFECT CAPTURED OF THIS NICE,GREAT TONE AND DETAIL'S...
PERFECT COMPOSIITON HERE
WELL POV
GREAT JOB
THANKS FOR SHARE

NASEER,

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-04-01 1:38]

Awww what a cute little Squirrel :-)
And what a fine image of it you got as well!
The falling snow is great!
Superb sharpness and detail especially in the fur.
Nice composition.
Excellent DOF.
Very nice work Francine!

Joe

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 23 N: 3656] (13083)
  • [2008-04-01 2:12]
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Hi Nina,
another lovely shot of Gugusse, this time a great profile POV. Good DOF and some nice detail in his fur - i hope you don't live too near to your friend with the rifle.
tfs
Paul

Bonjour Francine,

Une superbe photo de ce gugusse. On dirait vraiment une statue sur son pied d'estale. Bonne netteté. Superbes couleurs.
Bonne journée,
Mariki

Yet another awesome shot, Francine!Very delicate details on show here, courtesy this beautiful shot!
Thank you!
Kind regards,
Goldy

Hi Francine,
Cute shot with your squirrel perched this way, luv the snow falling through the frame..Excellent detail, color, and exposure - great OOF BG.
Well composed - Well done!
Howard

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5578] (18516)
  • [2008-04-01 5:27]

Hi Francine,
Outstanding shot with very impressive sharpness and colours. It looks like a great statue on a pedastal. Superb lighting and exposure and a fabulous pose captured. I like its tail and the way it is positioned. Excellent DOF and a well chosen POV to portray it. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2386 W: 94 N: 5517] (17564)
  • [2008-04-01 12:56]

Hello Francine,
What a beauty! Very good photo with excellent sharpness and great natural warm colours. Lovely pose.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2008-04-01 17:45]

Hi Francine.
Lovly photo of this Squirrel. beautiful pose excellent framed. Iam so sorry to read Your note. I wish to have them near to my home like You do.
Great work here Francine.
Luis52.

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  • RP1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 163 W: 1 N: 119] (2404)
  • [2008-04-01 18:05]

Salut Francine,
J'aime ta photo de cet écureuil sur le poteau de clôture. Il fait le beau. La composition est excellente.
Merci pour le partage,

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2008-04-01 21:10]

Superbe, Francine! C'est une image très bien composée et très bien photographiée! Bravo et merci!

Mario

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3584 W: 143 N: 5669] (18531)
  • [2008-04-02 2:54]

Hi Francine.
Your picture looks like work of sculptor. Classic scene, framing and composition of the image. Your model is amazing and you managed to reflect all its beauty. Bg is fantastic too. Bravo.
Alexei.

Hi Francine ,
What a nice shot.
It is lovely and has beautiful mood.
Great details and nice sharpness.
well captured

Regards
Saeed

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2991 W: 162 N: 949] (2787)
  • [2008-04-03 9:50]

Hello Francine,
Sorry to hear about the way these beautiful animals are treated. Here their numbers are decimated by traffic but in the old days they used to be killed for fur coats!
Anyway, a super shot of this little one in a nice pose. Great sharpness and fine natural colours. I like the look in his eye!
Many thanks, Ulla

Hi Francine,

Great capture, excellent POV and DOF. Very well done.
TFS
Mark

bonjour francine
bravo il n'y a rien a dire,c'est net et l'ecureuil est entier dans le cadre,le tout sur un BG bien flou.
laurent

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  • Debz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 516 W: 0 N: 846] (3307)
  • [2008-04-09 12:35]

Hi Francine, this is a lovely shot and a great story, how lovely to have him visit you. It's a shame how some people don't like them. This one looks really cute. You made a fine shot with very nice pov and perfect dof. All nice and sharp. Sorry I am not around much at the moment. Good work.
tfs
debz

Ouffff, j'en ai du retard a rattraper moi !!!!
J'aime beaucoup celle ci, la pose en alerte de l'écureuil, le background, les couleurs, la lumière ....
bref un très bel ensemble,
bravo Francine,
amicalement,
Pat

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