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Red Squirrel


Red Squirrel
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Copyright: michel Vincent (mvdisco) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 210 W: 0 N: 144] (1681)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-04
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5
Exposure: f/3.7, 1/125 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-04 18:51
Viewed: 620
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
In Canada, the russet-red squirrel populates the boreal forests of the Atlantic in the Pacific, and one finds it in north until the limit of the trees. In the United States, it lives in the mountains of the east and the west of the country. The head of the russet-red Squirrel is relatively short and broad. Long vibrisses black emergent on each side of the small muzzle, eyebrows and cheeks. A fine band blanchâtre surrounds the large dark eyes and distinguishes it from the gray Squirrel. In general, the peeling of the russet-red Squirrel is brown olivâtre the summer, and brown russet-red the winter, except on the belly where it is white at the year. A black demarcation with the junction of the white and the brown one differentiate it from the gray Squirrel. The spring moult lasts 2 months and takes place between the end of March and the beginning of July. That of autumn occurs especially between mid-September and mid-November. The russet-red Squirrel is rather solitary and sedentary, but also very territorial. As soon as it detects a presence, it reacts promptly by pushing several nervous "tchic-tchic-tchic", then while tambourinant with its feet and by agitating the tail frantically. If the intruder approaches, this cry changes into furious a "tcheur-r-r" accompanied by vibrations. It can also emit a less strident "ouoc-ouoc".
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Great capture of this pretty little fellow, wonderful details - Its nice to see a different squirel than I am used to seeing - I just posted a photo today of a gray squirrel.

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 660 W: 0 N: 178] (626)
  • [2008-04-05 0:39]

Hello Michel,

Almost a post-card of this red squirrel.
Excellent close-up and a lot details, very nice taken on his snout.
Very well done.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2108 W: 6 N: 2116] (13589)
  • [2008-04-05 1:43]

Hola Michel,
simpatica macro y detalles,
buen foco y pov...
colores naturales.
saludos amigo.

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-04-07 10:55]

Hello Michel

Great POV and lovely eye contact.
The texture of the fur is wonderful.
Excellent lighting and colours.
Very good DOF.
TFS
Rob

Bonjour Michel,

Une belle image rapprochée de l'écureuil roux, la prise de vue permet de distinguer avec précision les détails et les couleurs de l'écureuil. Le sujet est bien cadré. Bonne journée.

Pierre

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  • Nilson Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 354 W: 0 N: 300] (2268)
  • [2008-04-09 11:11]

Ola Michel
Impressionate captura deste encantador e simpatico esquilo, as cores são bem suaves e agradaveis, ariqueza de detalhes da foto é muito espetacular.
Parabens
Nilson

Hi Michel, great "in your face" shot of this Russet-red Squirrel. I love how close you got here, with such excellent detail on his face. Your depth of field is better than I would have expected with an aperture of f3.7 but you have good detail right from the front to the rear of the squirrel.

Thanks, John

Hello Michel,
For some reason I never get tired of squirrel images!
Even if they must be the most photographed animal in TN, hehehe...
This is a fine portrait with pin sharp details, his moustache looks great!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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