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Eastern Grey Squirrel


Eastern Grey Squirrel
Photo Information
Copyright: Gregory Lazzaro (glazzaro) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 485 W: 112 N: 1273] (4497)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-11-18
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon D2X, Nikkor 70-200mm f:2.8 D VR, Digital RAW
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Tree Squirrels [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-12-02 17:31
Viewed: 993
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Family:

Sciuridae, Squirrels view all from this family

Description:

Gray above, with buff underfur showing especially on head, shoulders, back, and feet; underparts paler gray. Flattened tail bushy, gray with silvery-tipped hairs. In Canada, some have rufous bellies and tails. Black phase common in northern parts of range. L 17–19 3/4" (430–500 mm); T 8 1/4–9 3/8" (210–240 mm); HF 2 3/8"–2 3/4" (60–70 mm); Wt 14 1/8–25 oz (400–710 g).

Similar Species:

Eastern Fox Squirrel is larger and has orange- or yellow-tipped tail hairs.

Breeding:

1 litter of 2 or 3 young born in spring; second litter born in late summer. Gestation about 44 days.

Habitat:

Hardwood or mixed forests with nut trees, especially oak-hickory forests.

Range:

Eastern U.S. east of s Manitoba, e North Dakota, most of Iowa, e Kansas, e Oklahoma, and e Texas. This species has also been introduced to many locations outside of its native range including San Francisco CA and Seattle WA.
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  • Fisher Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1540 W: 309 N: 2234] (8915)
  • [2005-12-02 18:21]

Hi Greg,

Excellent shot and well done on the composition.
Maybe a little lower to include all of tail, minor nit. ;)
Which Squirrel? Eastern Grey?

Mike

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  • Gudule Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 248 W: 11 N: 288] (1204)
  • [2005-12-02 18:48]

Hey, Gregory, did you ask that squirrel to come on the post to be photographed?-))
Very good, excellent shot. Colors are very natural.
Nice BG too. Congratulations.

JN

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2005-12-03 4:47]

Hello Gregory!
Very nice capture.Sharpness,details,POV,lighting,catchlight in eyes,blurred BG are wonderful.TFS...:-)

Hi Greg,
Good sharp detail and colours. Great POV.
Nicely composed and good exposure.
Thanks for posting. Have a great weekend.

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  • Libor Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 178 W: 1 N: 26] (1104)
  • [2005-12-03 6:16]

:o) wauuu lovely shot :o)
perfect sharp :o)

Nice capture Greg. Sharp detail, great color and a nicely OOF BG. In a perfect world, the light here would hit more of the face and head...Excellent note - Well done.
Thank You.

Very good shot Greg,
Perfect exposure and amazing detail in eye,
very nice colours.
TFS!

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  • Dave Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 47 N: 674] (2171)
  • [2005-12-03 7:46]

Not a bird, but just as beautiful a shot as all your work!
Very nice! Excellent capture! Beautiful subtle colors and background.
Thanks,
Dave

Hi Greg,
Excellent shot on this squirrel. The light here is really giving beautiful colors. Awesome detail, clarity, and DOF.
Great job!
Scott

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2306 W: 324 N: 4306] (16856)
  • [2005-12-03 12:02]
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Gregory,lovely lighting, excellent sharpness and great pov.

I confess I'm curious about speed and aperture.

As for bg, any special post-process, like gaussian blur, for example? Or just got this nice bg through aperture?

A great image. Congratulations.

Excellent shot! Lot of points here including the nice warm light, composition, fur detailing and blurred background. Judging from his eyes our furry friend looks a bit scared though (or maybe thats just the way squirrels look most of the time). Thanks for sharing!

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  • klemmg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 302 W: 40 N: 484] (1719)
  • [2005-12-03 16:33]

Very nice capture with good detail and wonderful light. Only nit is the cropped tail.
Regards,
Gabi

Hi Greg,
The squirrel is sooo cute. I like the colours and lighting. The sharp detail is fantastic. Well done!
Claudia

Greg this is really a nice shot The crisp detail shows well in it's grizzled fur. :)

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