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Ground Squirrel


Ground Squirrel
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Copyright: Deniz YALCINKAYA (xTauruSx) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 928 W: 0 N: 157] (610)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-27
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon Coolpix L1
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-02 7:25
Viewed: 1866
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 162
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Spermophilus xanthoprymnus (Asia Minor Ground Squirrel, Gelengi)

This “cute fellow” eat up our canned redish-coloured bean while we was in tent :). When he noticed us, suddenly runned away to his borrow entrance. In this photo, you can see it in his burrow:). My supervisor Professor Bayram Göçmen (boreocypriensis) has been posted his whole captures. Therefore you could reach more datailed info in his captures.
Thanks for looking...
Greetings,

Deniz

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Bentornato su TN con questa splendida immagine, eccellenti POV e composizione, ottime nitidezza e definizione, molto belli i colori, peccato per l'ombra marcata della tana. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Selam Deniz,
Çok tatlı bir fotoğraf olmuş. Siz Bolkar'da bu hayvanlarla baya yakınlaşmışsınız herhalde:) Paylaşım için teşekkürler.
Naşit

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1158 W: 32 N: 1194] (3660)
  • [2008-06-02 7:51]
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Merhaba Deniz Bey,
Harika bir anda görüntülemişsiniz.Ağzı,dişleriyle çok sevimli gözüküyor:)Pozlama,ışık ve kadraj da mükemmel.Tebrikler,ellerinize sağlık!

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-06-02 8:04]

Hi Deniz,

This little ground squirrel does look very cute. He also looks like he is up to no good. I love the way you captured him in his burrow. These are the only squirrels we have here but I have never seen them. They seem to be living under my brick patio and have raised the bricks.

Jane

Orti kardeşim Bayram hocanın yokluğundan faydalanıp arada güzel bir resim çekmişsin. Eeee hocaya layık olmak gerek:) eline sağlık.çok güzel olmuş.
Baha

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1066 W: 0 N: 162] (870)
  • [2008-06-02 8:43]
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Deniz çok güzel olmuş. Hocadan birşeyler kapmaya başlamışsın:). eline sağlık.
Mehmet

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2008-06-02 8:47]

Hi Deniz,

A nice capture of this one down below,good focus,eye contact and details,tfs

Paul

Hi Deniz,
a great portrait you made of this interesting fellow. A picture like that, in situ, is extremely rare and very precious. My compliments to you, Deniz! You have a good teacher (Bayram) as well for biology as for photography, I presume :-) I hope you will show us more of your work.
My best regards
Dietrich

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  • javig Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 10 W: 0 N: 20] (134)
  • [2008-06-02 10:31]

Very nice!

I like how shows the animal in its environment.

Javi.

Merhaba Deniz,
Selam!!
many thanks for sharing such a cute and wonderful image of this fellow! brilliant image!
very sharp with wonderful colour and superb details
well done
best regards
Tony

Hallo Deniz
I just love this cute little fellow. You have captured this squirrel in a great frontal view displaying lots of great details in its face. The front teeth are just so adorable, not to mention the big black eyes the perfectly shaped snout and off course that long whiskers. This was a real pleasure to look at image. It seems that you guys have a lovely time with your supervisor professor when you guys go out on your expeditions. I think it must be a wonderful experience enjoying nature while working and learning at the same time. A great portrait which I enjoyed a lot looking at. Kind regards and thanks for sharing.
Anna

Selam Deniz:) en sonunda cuk oldu yani:) ben ayrıldıktan sonra güzel işler yapmışsınız belli. Eline sağlık pek de güzel çekmişsin bu yaramazı. Eline sağlık.
Bayram

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  • fragman Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2128 W: 11 N: 1818] (17667)
  • [2008-06-02 21:14]
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great capturte, I like its teeth :) greetings Ori

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1060 W: 61 N: 2306] (9467)
  • [2008-06-03 1:33]
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Hello Deniz,

Excellent capture of this cute Ground Squirrel with rond-opened eyes. I like very much the composition. Excellent sharpness. Great colours, I like the greenish teeth.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • jesst Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 0 N: 172] (2411)
  • [2008-06-03 2:41]
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Very good shot! TFS

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3001 W: 162 N: 989] (2897)
  • [2008-06-03 6:56]
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Hello Deniz,
Lovely to see a post from you and a lovely one too! This little Ground Squirrel looks really cute peeping out of its burrow. reat focus and a fine composition. Well done!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

hello Deniz

funny image of this ground squirrel, with excellent luminosity,
of the image, focus on the squirrel, sharpness and details
of the squirrel, fine POV at the level of the subject
and great eye-contact of the squirrel with you, TFS

Asbed

Merhaba Deniz çok güzel olmuş:) sevimli duruyor.
Nazım

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 545 W: 0 N: 735] (3213)
  • [2008-06-04 10:52]

Merhaba Nefis bir poz olmuş hele urnunu rengi böylesini hiç tahmin edemezdim ellerinize sağlık.

Hello Deniz,

i have miss this one almost, nice capture from this Ground Squirrel in his hole.
A cute little animal that looks you right in the eyes.


Gert.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3825 W: 190 N: 11396] (35111)
  • [2008-06-05 21:50]

Hello Deniz,
Marvellous capture of a Ground squrrel peeping out of its burrow, taken with good sharpness and detail, even to show its two upper incisor teeth!
TFS this well presented and cute image,
Best wishes,
Ivan

:)

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2008-06-07 7:05]
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Hi Deniz,
Wonderful shot of this Ground Squirrel inside its hole. Very neat and sharp image with great colours and clarity. Fantastic eye contact too. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hi Deniz,
Excellent capture of this beautiful animal.
TFS.
- Nirmal

Merhaba deniz.cok guzel,tatli,biraz urkek ve masum bakan bu sevimli yaramazi iyi goruntuledin..bakislari yumusak discikleri bile sevimli...Ellerine saglik. Saygilar Leyla

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 469 W: 60 N: 947] (3016)
  • [2008-06-09 22:39]

Hi Deniz,
I have read so much about them making burrows but hadnt come across one yet..and another thing i i had n'ver seen is thier teeth so close...God they looks so cute...those two little teeth just like a toddler's :)...and yes he seems to be ready to come runing out, one of his feet is almost ready for motion...a very cute capture indeed...thanks for sharing this very sweet shot...:)
Cheers

Hi Deniz, cute squirrel with fine details and excellent sharpness, good colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Deniz
A very cheeky capture...well done! Nice work to take this image in his natural habitat. Good sharpness, nice colour and well composed and framed.
Cheers
Sue

Hi Deniz,
A lovely capture of this ground squirrel in its house. Excellent composition and sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Original y bonita toma Deniz, con un efectivo y realista corte de la luz en la parte superior de la cabeza del mamífero. Bien encuadrada. Se agradece el poder ver parte de su hábitat.
Saludos: J. Ignasi

Merhaba Deniz.. cok sevimli ve guzel bir sincap ayrica dayima guzel bir jest olmus...Renk ve detaylar harika..Dogaya cok uyumlu.Emegine saglik, iyi calismalar.Merih

Cute shot Deniz,
Love the POV and "secretive" aspect of the comp as the animal peers out at ya :)
Well done & TFS!
Howard

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 529 W: 87 N: 697] (6141)
  • [2008-06-16 0:43]

hi Deniz
bons début sur TN, c'est une image de "chasseur". Jolie frimousse bien nette, et pov original.

gl

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5452 W: 594 N: 3662] (10065)
  • [2008-06-17 10:07]

Hi Deniz

That little squirrel inside the hole is sooooo sharp. I just love this composition for its originality, looking into the hole, and everything around the rodent is OOF. His little heart must have gone: "Boom biddy boom biddy boom biddy boom boom boom".

There's probably nothing as scary for a little squirrel, who is an "alleged" thief, to get caught red-handed. That's when a hole in the ground is an especially good place to take refuge. But what does that squirrel do if his hiding place is found and there are a host of strange fellows with big ugly metal things in their hands, pointing it at the thief. That thing could go off…and actually "shoot" a mug-shot which can or will be used as evidence against the "alleged" thief (chuckle).

Very well done and TFS.
Regards
Loot

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2008-06-19 8:14]

Hola Deniz.
Lovely photo, great image, funny face, excellent sharpness, well focus, good light, and POV.
TFS My friend.
Luis52.

Hello Deniz,
Good to make your acquaintance through your critique on my latest image of a butterfrly.
I can see Professor Bayram has a bunch of very tatented young people for his students as keen on nature photography as on their profession.

Your picture of this Ground Squirrel is lovely.
I like the way it is hiding and showing its teeth.
Well done and keep shooting.
Ram

Hello Deniz, unusual capture, but very good, great composition showing excellent details and colours. Fine POV

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2008-06-22 8:43]

Hello Friend,
Very natural shot with super natural sorroundings. Well taken shot with good POV. Ganesh smiley tmrw

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2008-06-22 10:50]

Pek sevimli duruyor :o)
Selamlar

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2267 W: 10 N: 2646] (15625)
  • [2008-06-23 15:29]

Hola amigo,
interesante captura,
buen pov y foco...
excelente trabajo,
saludos

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 801 W: 3 N: 2100] (6596)
  • [2008-06-25 16:48]

It is a very cute picture, Deniz, with this beautiful little animal looking at you through the lens. The face is sharp, the colours natural and it is so nice to see it in its habitat. Thank you!

Francine

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2008-06-28 16:47]

Hi Deniz,very nice moment and position to take the pic,perfectly focus on the squirrel,excellents color and details,my best compliments,Luciano

Deniz merhaba
bu sizin fasulyeleri yiyen mi yoksa. bayram hocan veryansın ediyordu:) eline sağlık çok güzel bir çekim olmuş. daha sık bekliyoruz.
bir dahaki gelişinize belki Niğdede görüşürüz, geldiğinizde beklerim. selamlar.

Hello Deniz,
what cute shot,very nice composition and lighting having perfect sharpness,
well done,
tfs

Ciao!
Wonderful eye detail and contact you have captured in this shot.
The details are very good.
I like the crop and composition.The colours are rich and well saturated
Marco

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 94 N: 5564] (17694)
  • [2008-07-11 0:57]

Hello Deniz,
Sorry, I've missed this beauty so far.
Excellent photo in beautiful natural light and colours. Excellent sharp details. Perfect POV and very good composition.
Regards,
Peter

Deniz merhaba,
Hayvan seni inceliyor galiba. Güzel bir çekim. Bayram hoca ile yaptığınız araziden sanırım. Çok yakın ve net bir çekim olmuş. Eline sağlık. Selamlar

Hola Deniz,
Magnífica captura, de bella y simpática composición, buena nitidez y definición, saludos
José Ramón

Merhaba Deniz Bey,pek bi sirin kare.Elimi uzatip sevesim geldi bu sirincigi,kutlarim,elinize saglik :))

Hola Deniz, buena fotografia, un buen momento captado, con buena nitidez y detalle de la cara del roedor. Un saludo

What a lovely shot, Deniz!
I love the way the cute squirrel is peeping out of his hole!
very well done!
Goldy

Good capture of this cute little guy. The look on its face expresses both curiosity and caution. Good, sharp focus on the face.

Hehehe! Funny picture Deniz!
I like this close-up and face-to-face view.
Best regards,
Radomir

Merhaba Deniz,
Çok sevimli bir portre çalışması.Tebrikler,

hAyAti

hello deniz,
nice capture of the ground squirrel in naturalhabitat, liked the pov and the composition,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Selam Deniz,
Bu hayvanlar çok şirin fakat sen de çok sevimli ve biraz ürkek bir pozunu yakalamışsın, ışık, poz ve sanatsal bakımdan harika.
Ellerine sağlık.
Ayşegül

Selam Deniz, bu sevımlı yaramazı cok guzel yakalamışsın. O da yakalandığının farkında:P Ellerine sağlık.
İyi calışmalar

Fİliz

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  • jpdenk Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 480 W: 5 N: 783] (2061)
  • [2008-09-10 19:24]

Hello Deniz,

An excellent capture of this little beast, cute, but I know how much damage they and their relatives can do.

John

Selam Deniz,
epeyce beklemişsiniz sanırım çok ürkekler ama çok da meraklılar,
Tarlalarda kaçışan Spermophilus lar hep çok şirin gelmiştir bana özelllikle 2 ayağının üzerine kalkış anı.
Yuvasıyla çok güzel bir çalışma.
Netlik enfes doğrusu.

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-10-05 17:57]

Hello Deniz,
What an adoreable image of this ground squirrel in its burrow. The image is sharp and very nicely composed, thank you.
Rick

Hello Deniz

A super POV for this capture.
The details are excellent with very good sharpness and focus.
Well lit,the colours are natural.
Very cute, the little teeth really make this one a winner.
TFS

Wolf

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1382 W: 56 N: 4768] (16394)
  • [2008-11-01 14:08]

Hello Deniz,
What a very funny shot of this cute squirrel.
Sharpness is good and I like your POV.
Regards Siggi

Hi Deniz. This ground squirrel is so well captured in good timing. The clarity and sharpness are brilliant in well framed presentation. Regards. Jusni

Hy Deniz
It seems that this really cute fellow was surprised by you. Even he was eating from beans. I like the focus on this "face", with big eyes. I like also the fact that we can see the teeth.
Regads, Oana

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2008-11-27 9:02]

Hello Deniz, nice little face, good capture, thanks!

Mario

Sooooo cute!
Merhaba Deniz, what a pretty shot, I wonder how you made to capture this guy hiding there, it's beautiful, thanks
selamlar
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2585] (9117)
  • [2008-11-27 23:32]

Hello Deniz,
superbs clarity and excellent real natural shot.
Beautiful creature and original in its habitat.

Regards,
Foozi

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 3 N: 30] (506)
  • [2008-12-04 9:35]

merhaba deniz
bu ortamda yine de iyi kadrajlamışsın
pozu, ışığı, renkleri ve netliği nefis
eline sağlık
selamlar
izler

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2008-12-12 14:41]

Hi

I love to see mammal shots and this one is lovely. You have the focus on the ground squirrel showing us his lovely smile :) lovely natural setting as well

TFS

Karan

hello Deniz
Very great shot of this ground squirrel in his natural environment, he looks very curious at you
sharpness and colors are splendid
very well done
Jacqueline

Bu ne şirin şey böyle. Tamda yuvada seni merakla izliyor.
Çok beğendim bunu Deniz.
Gökhan

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  • valy67 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1880 W: 59 N: 2915] (8733)
  • [2009-01-27 13:09]

Hello deniz !
Wow, you've capture this cute fellow very nicely, I love how he is hiding in his burrow ! He looks a bit shy, but then when you see the teeth and he immediatly looks a bit more threatening - I know what roents can do, when afraid. Excellent details on the fur, beautiful composition and POV. Very well done !
Valerie.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2009-01-31 6:15]

Merhaba Deniz bey,
Ne sevimli yaratık,dişleri fırçalanmak istiyor galiba:)
Yuvasında çekmeniz fotografın kıymetini daha da arttırmış.
Selamlar,ellerinize sağlık!

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  • KOMSIS Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 238 W: 0 N: 588] (2001)
  • [2009-03-25 11:12]

Deniz bey selamlar,
İlk kez duyduğum, bir sincap... gerçi tamamı pek görünmüyor.
Fare gibi, ürkek bakışlar...:)
Işığın güçlü etkisi hissedliyor.
Emeğinize sağlık.
Seyfi.

hello Deniz
very good scene, really you 'removed him in the hole'
impressive photo
best regards
Nasos

Merhaba Deniz bey,
Masterful work, my Friend. The squirrel is perfectly sharp, You used beautiful natural frame to the image - needless to say more, I bookmark this as one of my favorite photos. Congrats, my Friend, for the brilliant capture.
Have a nice Easter, friendly regards from Hungary, László

Hi Deniz,

This is a superb capture of the Squirrel. Very nice composition and I like your PoV.

TFS,
Kedar

Hello Deniz,

And isn't this a funny fellow!
Seems like he is prepared to defend his nest hole, captured with excellent details in his cute face...
Well framed, good composition!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Merhaba Deniz bey,

Nadir görülen ve çekimi zor olan bu gelengiyi, bu kadar yakından görüntülemek gerçekten büyük başarı. Çekimde çok kaliteli ve başarılı. Eline ve emeğine sağlık

Saygılarımla
Mehmet

Merhaba Deniz hocam, tam da yuvadan size bakıyor. Çok tatlı durmuş. Elinize sağlık. İyi geceler.
Özgür

MErhaba Deniz Bey,
çok güzel bir gelengi karesi... daha yeni gördüm, geç oldu:)
Elie, emeğine sağlık.
Elif

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1730 W: 0 N: 3938] (15810)
  • [2009-09-04 4:42]

Hello Deniz,
I will come say hello to this cute fellow hiding just enough not to be caught, but curious enough to see what's going on..
Thank you very much for your kind critique of ma little butterfly and to have chosen it as favourite. I'm very touched.
Kind regards and have a nice afternoon
Anne

Ciao Deniz. Nice and funny perfectly focused portrait. Good compo.

Roberto

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3591 W: 143 N: 5691] (18607)
  • [2009-11-30 6:16]

Hi Deniz.
Incredible close-up. I cannot imagine how to take such photos. Superb 3D-image of a cute creature and wonderful scene at whole. Amazing details of the animal and attractive surroundings. My compliments and TFS.
Alexei.
P.S. Many thanks for visit and kind comments.

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