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Red Squirrel Features


Red Squirrel Features
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Copyright: Pablo Minto (pablominto) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3689 W: 189 N: 4330] (16078)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-13
Categories: Mammals
Exposure: f/8, 1/80 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-11-01 2:48
Viewed: 197
Points: 31
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This image is posted to show two characteristics with the red squirrel, namely the ear tufts and front limb pads.

The ear of the squirrel has very thin skin and exposes the blood vessels to the air. During warm summer days this is an advantage as the ears serve as heat exchangers and help to keep the body temperature down.

During wintertime the problem usually is the opposite, to keep the animal warm in temperatures that may go below – 30C in some of the areas where the red squirrel lives. That is why huge ear tufts are developed during the autumn months, making the ears look 2-3 times larger than they actually are!

The ear tufts are shed at the same time as the winter coat goes in spring.

Red squirrels have five toes or fingers on back limbs but only four on front limbs. The squirrel often uses the front limbs as hands, for instance while holding the food they are eating. The thumbs on front feet have developed into pads the animal uses to hold food.
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Ciao Pablo, splendid light on lovely squirrel, great portrait, fine details and excellent sharpness, very well done, have a good Sunday, ciao Silvio

Dear Pablo!

Beside the fact that the picture is very pleasant and the point of view well chosen, it's very interesting to learn about the manner how the squirrel regulates the temperature.

Kind regards

Markus

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3813 W: 190 N: 11346] (34981)
  • [2009-11-01 4:16]

Hej Pablo,
This is a fine close portrait of one of our familiar furry friends.
The use of light makes this shot especially attractive and the head and front paws were taken with excellent sharpness from a great POV.
Thanks and all the best,
Ivan

Great details in your portrait Pablo, nice framing.
Tough light but you managed it well.
Cute too :)

Verry good photo of this preety squirrel.Nice colours and details.Well done.Regards.Alin.

Hi Pablo
A fine photo of a squirrel that I never get to see in the wild...Nice POV and color...TFS
Jim

Hi Pablo,

Stunning portrait capture of athis pretty and cute fellow from lateral POV with perfect focus and impeccable clarity.
TFS and Cheers,

Bayram

Hello Pablo
Il est très expressif, et les teintes en contre-jour sont très réussies.
Bravo et Merci
Amicalement
Laurent

Soooo cute - and so close, it's wonderful Pablo.
They are so shy here - and I wonder that you came so near, I love it, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Very quite squirrel shot. Looks like a juvenile.

Nicely done

Excellent timing, Pablo!
This portrait is stunning!
Goldy

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2991 W: 162 N: 949] (2787)
  • [2009-11-02 8:31]

Hello Pablo,
A really lovely close portrait of the Red Squirrel in beautiful light. Fantastic details and colours and nicely framed too.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3584 W: 143 N: 5669] (18531)
  • [2009-11-02 8:43]

Hi Pablo.
Very cute portrait of the charming squirrel. I like impressive sunlight, creative cropping and brilliant details and colour reproduction. My best regards and TFS.
Alexei.

Hello Pablo
this is a fantastic portrait of this squirrel, superb focus on his shiny eye and wonderful details on his beautiful fur
wonderful composition of this nice guy
Have a good night
Jacqueline

Hi Pablo,

A good portrait of the red squirrel. The point of view is allowing me to see the details and colors of the red squirrel. It is clear and sharp. The good luminosity is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

excellent pic.. sharp details.. backlight.. I would have loved to see the tail also.. a beautiful animal indeed..

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