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Curious faces
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Copyright: Claudine Besse (claudine) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2478 W: 200 N: 2604] (9337)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-10
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/80 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite Squirrel photos, Characters on TN [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-10 7:22
Viewed: 776
Favorites: 3 [view]
Points: 108
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi,

I had a great time this morning when I went to a park near home. I was photographing birds when I saw this hole in a tree that used to be inhabited by a White Breasted Nuthatch. It seems that this year, some Grey squirrels took its place. I first saw mother squirrel coming out the hole and shortly after, two little curious heads where looking at me! I saw a third one but I could only photograph two of them. Lightning was difficult as they were back-lightened and I had to use a very slow shutter speed so pictures that show the three of them are blurred because of their movements.

I was laughing alone while observing those curious faces. The picture might not be perfect but I think that they were too cute to keep them for myself :)!
Thanks for looking!

ISO 320
Focal length 400mm
Monopod
Cropped
Sharpened
Adjusted white balance and levels
Converted from RAW to JPEG

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Hi Claudine,
A 10++ on the cute scale!
You've done an excellent job under the conditions at hand.
They look sooo cute stacked like this..
I like the way the ear of the bottom squirrel is sguashed to the side, as the top one presses down :)
Howard

How could anybody resist this? Talk about timing! How envious I feel - and under the conditions, you captured a great shot. Curious is a most fitting title!

Hello Claudine,
No time for comment on the obvious excellent photographic work. I've got to use 100% of my comment space to give a 10+ on the heart scale. What a tremendous statement on the beauty of our world. This is simply an outstanding capture of animal innocence. I love it!! TFS Thomas

Hello Claudine,
Oh my dear, cutie factor sky high!
The expressions in those faces are priceless, but soon they will be corrupted and learn how bribes work...
But still we can enjoy those innocent eyes!
Greetings,
Pablo -

This is a million seller.....It should surely be used for something...well if nothign e3lse...at least we get to see it here on TN...What a nice capture...Tres cool! or is that Kewl?:-)
Bob

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1630 W: 7 N: 3949] (12666)
  • [2008-05-10 9:04]

Hi Claudine,

How adorable! This is a sight we don't see here in Tucson. You captured the two little faces perfectly as they peek out of the hole. The eyes are just wonderful. I love the one resting his head on the other.

Jane

Dear Claudine
What a wonderful scene you captured,
Perfect deatils,composition and POV.Welldone my friend.

Regards
Fartash

Hello Claudine,
Wonderful photo of this adorable scene. Perfect sharpness and details. Fantastic clear and natural colours. Great POV.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2356 W: 134 N: 6487] (20173)
  • [2008-05-10 9:45]

Hello Claudine,
A great cute capture of a pair of Grey Squirrel youngsters peeping out of their birth place.
The lighting and technical quality is great and so its the composition.
A fine appealing image and thanks for sharing it!
Ivan

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1005 W: 5 N: 2655] (9626)
  • [2008-05-10 10:19]

Hola Claudine.
I really like this photo. Lovly faces of this two little guys. Exellent moment You catch here
Great image Claudine. and TFS
Have a nice weekend.
Luis52.

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2887 W: 145 N: 4170] (13485)
  • [2008-05-10 10:29]

Hi Claudine.
Simply charming scene. Bravo. You have found amazing subject for shooting. Thanks for representation of these little creatures to out TN community. Wonderful DOF and details of the entire scene, great eye-contact with both child. My compliments.
Alexei.

very very cute! TFS Ori

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2034 W: 6 N: 1772] (12386)
  • [2008-05-10 11:34]

Hola amiga,
bonita captura,
tonos y bello foco...
maravillosa escena,
buen fin de semana.
saludos Claudine

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2295 W: 58 N: 4008] (13112)
  • [2008-05-10 11:36]

Hi Claudine,
They look wonderful! So cute :o))) Pose you captured is lovely. Well done and TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1809 W: 2 N: 4649] (17526)
  • [2008-05-10 12:33]

Hi Claudine. Great timing to get his cute shot of the pair. Great detail and natural colours. The eyes look so big. well done TFS.
Nick..

Bonjour Claudine,
Can not afford not giving a credit for this cute shot with excellent quality!!
good closeness of these cutties to enjoy the sharpness, good colour and much details in the image!
I truly loved this and much appreciated for the sharing
best regards
merci
Tony

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1174 W: 0 N: 4243] (12444)
  • [2008-05-10 13:14]

Hi Claudine

What a mega-cute shot!! Outstanding pose with wonderful eye contact and framing.

James

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1499 W: 242 N: 4896] (17203)
  • [2008-05-10 14:07]

Fantastic!!!!
This is pure "Claudine" photography :-)
These two are so cute! :-D
Very finely detailed with great sharpness.
Superb composition too.
I love how they're squished together :-)
Very lovely work.

Joe

Hello Claudine,
they are very lovely. great capture and great post. Thanks. best wishes
Ahmet

A wonderful shot, Claudine...yes, it's really nice of you to've shared this lovely shot!
This, as you say, is not an easy shot and when the subject is so cute, anything can be forgiven!But I do wonder, is there a flaw at all?
Cheers!
Goldy

Hello Claudine,
Anything cuter than this....:-)
Well done
TFS
Annick

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3312 W: 144 N: 5580] (16512)
  • [2008-05-10 19:33]

Bonjour Claudine,
Oh, what sweet litle babies - oh I want one - or two too.
Look at those beautiful inquisitive eyes - thank you. These are adorable
Janice

bonjour Claudine

quelle belle image des ses animaux si cute, j'aimes plusss
le regard adorable de celui du bas, celui du hat à l'air plusss
comme le grand frèere ou la grande soeur,
celui du hat il ou elle te sourit aussi en grimaçant,
quand en français on dit « Photo prise sur le vif »
ta photo est une belle exemple, TFS

Asbed

Hello claudine,

What a cute picture are this one!
Great pov and dof with beautiful colours.

Gert

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1647 W: 20 N: 4632] (15024)
  • [2008-05-11 0:49]

Hi Claudine,
Outstanding shot of this cute squirrels babies and the expression on their eyes looks so innocent and curious. Great setting with the details on the tree trunk looking great and the hole in that acts as a perefect home. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hi Claudine
Wonderful image,couldnt help smiling at these two
mischievous little fellows
They do look so cute and innocent and you captured it so well with nice color tones
and fine detail.
tfs jon

Hi Claudine, lovely couple of cute creatures, nice composition with splendid details, great colors and excellent sharpness, very well done, have a good Sunday, ciao Silvio

Bonjour Claudine,
Superbe capture et belle composition de ces mignons bébés écureuils
Bien cordialement
Albert

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2225 W: 168 N: 6442] (20242)
  • [2008-05-11 9:38]

Hello laudine,
Sorry I'm late in finding your latest capture! This is superb, how lucky you were to find them peering out of the hole! They're so cute and your capture is superb, very sharp and light and colours are excellent. Well done, Claudine!!
TFS and cheers, Ulla

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 875 W: 2 N: 611] (2026)
  • [2008-05-11 10:59]

Hello Claudine , A great shot from this duo , so cute ,great sharpnes details colours and compositie ,good job ,tfs ,Greetings Teunie .

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2171 W: 124 N: 2578] (8198)
  • [2008-05-11 11:09]

they are sweet Claudine,
fantastic photo, great pov and what a quality I like it a lot, have a nice evening.
gr. jaap

Spettacolare momento di cattura, eccellente POV, molto bello il taglio compositivo che esalta la forma di "cuore" di questo "nido", ottima nitidezza e molto belli i grandi occhi con i riflessi del cielo, magnifici i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • lise Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 172 W: 52 N: 487] (2395)
  • [2008-05-11 16:37]

Bonjour Claudine,
Ils sont tellement adorable ces petites boules de poils!!!
Magnifique capture, très belle netteté et couleurs naturelles.
Superbe composition printanière :-)
Bravo
Lise

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3085 W: 231 N: 5879] (19530)
  • [2008-05-11 22:47]

That is sooo cute, Claudine.
Great capture of these two peeking out of the hole.
The juxtaposition of their heads really make this shot.
TFS. : )

That is one sweet photo Claudine.
It would sure be good for a card or calender.
Well timed capture.
TFS
Doug

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 299 W: 3 N: 348] (1035)
  • [2008-05-12 7:01]

Hi Claudine,
Very cute scane.Well caught and composed.Sharpness,curious look of squirrels,framing and details are perfect.
Thanks for posting.

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1070 W: 0 N: 1612] (7022)
  • [2008-05-12 8:04]

Bonjour Claudine,
Il me semble que tu n'es plus très souvent sur TN. Mais ces deux on ne peut les manquer! Absolument adorables et pleins de vie ces deux petits. Bien vu, vraiment. Bravo
Anne

bonjour claudine
le piqué me semble un peu limite mais la scene est tellement attendrissante que cela merite bien des felicitations.
bravo.
laurent

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 776 W: 11 N: 1403] (4593)
  • [2008-05-12 11:26]

Hi Claudine

Top prize for the Cutest shot pic!.
Very nicely composed with a wonderful POV and a wonderfully sweet pose with one young Squirrel resting its chin on the others head.
Very nice details on the fur and whiskers.
Lovely natural colours and nice light in the Squirrels eyes.

Hil

Bonsoir Claudine,
Belle prise de vue et composition , superbe cliché de ces deux écureuils , bien cachés dans ce tronc d'arbre, les couleurs et la netteté sont très bien, malgré un contre-Jour,Excellent cliché...
Mes salutations
Michel

Hello Claudine,
Great capture of these adorable little guys, exellent composition and point of view, nice sharpness and details, great poses, well done.
Angela

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 951 W: 17 N: 2494] (9040)
  • [2008-05-15 5:06]

How did i miss this?!
whata superb shot Claudine, i really like it! Lots of character in this one, as is so often the case with your photographs...very fine work, well done!
Paul

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  • aido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1103 W: 173 N: 1227] (4038)
  • [2008-05-16 3:47]

Hello Claudine,
This is excellent, funny little creatures :-) Very good work to get close enough to get the image, good detail and textures, great exposure. I might have cropped a little from the top and left side, just to make them stand out a little more.
Regards,
Adrian

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  • rdfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 366 W: 0 N: 716] (3058)
  • [2008-05-21 13:05]

Bonjour Claudine
Le suis de retour, très belle publication, trop mignon, félicitations pour cette très belle prise.
Amicalement Robi

Hello Claudine,
what a charming document of those invaders, so well managed under difficult low light conditions. Thank you!
With best regards,
Peter

Tellement mignon c'est superbe, ils ont l'air surpris. Tu as su nous les rendre attachant.
Bravo
Marie

Hi Claudine,
No word enough to explain what a nice photo this is. Congratulations. TFS. Regars
Mustafa

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1489 W: 18 N: 2961] (10586)
  • [2008-05-25 8:54]

ahhhh this one really gets the cute vote! I love the curious looks they are giving. How could anyone not find this cute. Thanks for showing us this lovely sight

TFS

Karan

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  • dkaved Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 272 W: 18 N: 403] (1894)
  • [2008-05-31 13:08]

Hi Claudine,
They certainly are a comical and cute pair.You caught them in a perfect moment as they poked their heads out for a look.Despite you saying its not such a good image you managed to get good detail and a decent DOF.Been a while since I dropped by......take care.
Regards, David

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 694 W: 4 N: 1683] (8052)
  • [2008-06-02 9:42]

Hello Claudine, Was travelling hence missed your shot. Nice view and great eye catch. The focus is pretty sharp Ganesh smiely tmrw

Hi Claudine
Lovely double portrait of these two animals. The expressions in those faces are amazing. Excellent POV and details.
Greetings
Aires

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 352 W: 36 N: 587] (1827)
  • [2008-06-13 0:53]

Boy!Oh! Boy...what a cute pair of squis captured here..and you definitely must have had a great time Claudine...'rent these such delightful little bundles of energy the way they move around hurrying scurrying and even squirming in little spaces you might find them in...is that a little fine pair of teeth that i see in the one on top?...they look curious and wondering what is the lady upto...a very fine capture..original and absolutely adorable in every way...

TFS & Cheers

Bonjour,
Un tout joli portrait qui rend ces écureuils très sympathiques.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2671 W: 67 N: 9126] (28536)
  • [2008-06-18 19:42]

Hello Claudine

A wonderful capture of these two squirrel.
Very high on the cute scale.
Excellent composition with sharp detail and focus.
TFS

Rob

Ciao Claudine!
Excellent capture!
I've never seen little squirrels like these!
Perfect (and sweet) shot...
Congratulations

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