Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Forums · UKNP

Red Squirrel

Discussion

15 replies
Posted by Edwin kats on January 14, 2007 at 2:02 PM
Red Squirrel
This fellow made me laugh when I first saw him. I can't help it they are so funny. The smile on my face got bigger when I saw the results of the shots.
iso 250 1/20 sec. F5.6 D200 80-200 AF-S no flash

Edwin Kats
Posted by Craig Nash on January 14, 2007 at 4:03 PM
I would have been pretty happy as well!
Posted by Raff on January 14, 2007 at 4:32 PM
What a great photograph. I dont have any first hand experience with red squirrels, to me it seems very light in colour, is that normal?

Raff
Posted by Graham Bailey on January 14, 2007 at 6:09 PM
Lovely shot :toast:
Posted by PhilH on January 15, 2007 at 4:33 AM
Super... great tufts.

:toast: :toast:
Posted by Paul Williams on January 15, 2007 at 6:41 AM
"Super... great tufts." I bet you say that to all the squirrels! :biggrin:

Very nice shot Edwin, he does look a bit pale but I've not seen one of these for a while now so my recall could be vague.
Posted by Rob Fisher on January 15, 2007 at 10:31 AM
Impressive image Edwin,

The squirrel's pose is ideal, and looks natural and relexed.

As other comments I think it looks a little pale / light.

:toast: :toast:

Rob
Posted by A.R.D on January 15, 2007 at 11:45 AM
A beauty.

Cheers
Posted by Pete Etheridge on January 15, 2007 at 11:48 AM
I agree with the other comments about the lighness, but a stunnng shot regardless.
:toast:
Posted by David Taylor on January 16, 2007 at 6:23 AM
Great shot!

There seems to be a wide variation in Red Squirrel colour. There are some almost black ones at Formby but have not managed to get a decent photo of one :frown:
Posted by Alan Bryant on January 16, 2007 at 12:17 PM
I love these guys, and you have captured a great shot :toast:
Posted by Edwin kats on January 17, 2007 at 4:29 PM
Thanks eveybody

:wavey:

Edwin Kats
Posted by Elliott Neep on January 18, 2007 at 4:45 AM
Wonderful, absolutely cracking. One of my favourite British mammals superbly captured. Great light and a nice gnarly tree. Can I ask where this was shot? :toast: :toast:
Posted by Edwin kats on January 18, 2007 at 4:56 AM
Thanks Elliott,
This one is taken in my garden. I have a feeder for the birds and also this squirrel is a regular visiter. But the birds are more easier to shoot.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Elliott Neep on January 18, 2007 at 2:09 PM
I would give a limb to have a red squirrel in my garden! :biggrin:
Posted by Niall Riddell on January 21, 2007 at 9:55 AM
Lovely picture - is it a scottish squirrel - they can be alittle lighter in colour - almost golden.

Niall