Young Ground Squirrels
by Jim Hansen
These are young golden-mantled ground squirrel siblings. I posted a photo of these same two a few years ago in a different pose. Haven't had much time to get out photographing lately, so now relying partly on archives. I followed these two for quite awhile. They were full of fun, chasing each other, wrestling, and generally having a great time. Finally they rested and surveyed their surroundings a bit on this downed log. D300, 300f4, 1.4tc, 1/500, 7.1, ISO 400. Would appreciate any comments.
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5 commentsI am so glad you have been looking in your archives, it is remarkable what you can overlook first time round, as I have been doing the same process.
This "find" is a beautiful capture of beautiful animals, marvelous
The large version is simply outstanding with wonderful color and detail. I love the pose of each subject and that log they are perched on almost steals the show. Top it all off with a 'Cute' factor that is off the charts and a very complimentary background, Man-
Well Done . . .
This one is full of cuteness. Wonderful scene and I don't have any nits for you. Well done
It's always hard to get two subjects to "line-up" (on the same focal plane) and simultaneously offer good poses - that alone makes the shot special. In a sense this would also be a great "field guide" shot in that you have given great views of the stripes on the back, belly coloration, and more. Nicely done.
Cheers...
Brad
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