Before the snow arrived in mid-December there were still pine cones and seeds for the taking. Between storing food for the winter ahead, this eastern grey squirrel stopped for a bite. The trees were bare and provided little colour to warm the scene. I liked the way the black and white treatment brought out the detail and texture.
January 27, 2019 at 7:20 am
He’s got a fine tail!
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January 27, 2019 at 7:54 am
Yes indeed!
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January 26, 2019 at 5:23 pm
Cute shot, Belinda, he looks well prepared for winter!
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January 26, 2019 at 6:24 pm
Thanks Eliza!
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January 26, 2019 at 3:39 pm
Lovely image. The squirrel looks quite intense. I guess they must wrap themselves in their luxurious tails when bedding down in their shelters.
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January 26, 2019 at 4:44 pm
Thanks very much. Feeding time is serious business for these critters!
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January 26, 2019 at 8:15 am
Yes, I like the textures here too, Belinda. Love the posture of the squirrel, as well as the different textures on its tail and body, and the limb, too.
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January 26, 2019 at 1:01 pm
Thank you Jet. It was an interesting image to work with.
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January 26, 2019 at 8:12 am
Adorable and beautifully captured, Belinda!
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January 26, 2019 at 9:43 am
Thanks Donna!
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January 25, 2019 at 5:42 pm
Very under-appreciated animals, Grey squirrels are: apparently they’re extremely intelligent and good at solving puzzles; although I believe I heard that Grey squirrels are invasive species in the UK.
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January 26, 2019 at 9:42 am
Apparently they help to regenerate forests too. Some of the seeds and nuts they bury and then forget about germinate in the spring.
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January 26, 2019 at 10:08 am
Yep, I’ve heard that too! Though I imagine that all forest-dwelling squirrels help to regenerate forests? I’m not sure about that one, though.
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January 25, 2019 at 12:04 pm
Nice! Like the B&W with the subject!
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January 25, 2019 at 1:50 pm
Thank you😊
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January 25, 2019 at 11:03 am
Very sharp – every hair on the tail is detailed. Nicely done. Squirrels have to plan ahead for hard times in winter. Our local squirrel (Lincoln) came by for a visit a while back and I put some hazelnuts at the base of the tree where he used to bring the ones he “stole” in the fall. They disappeared quite quickly. I’m sure he has many hiding places for them.
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January 25, 2019 at 1:49 pm
Thank you. He was an excellent subject!
Nice to have the same squirrel stop by, I’d expect.
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January 25, 2019 at 1:52 pm
Oh, it is! I often tell the Captain, “I saw Linc today!”
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January 25, 2019 at 10:11 am
Beautiful shot!
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January 25, 2019 at 1:44 pm
Thank you!
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January 25, 2019 at 9:05 am
Adorable and apt tone in monochrome!
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January 25, 2019 at 1:43 pm
Thanks very much!
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January 25, 2019 at 4:02 am
Mono works really well for this shot Belinda, very nice.
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January 25, 2019 at 6:37 am
Thank you Brian.
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January 25, 2019 at 2:21 am
It has certainly worked well. What a lovely looking squirrel!
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January 25, 2019 at 6:31 am
Thank you!
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