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A Red on a Wall

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Posted by Simon Phillpotts on December 8, 2009 at 8:10 AM
A Red on a Wall
My last Red Squirrel for now, at least until the snow comes. This is another from Arran but in a more wooded area. I didn't manage many sharp ones in this position due to the poor light but this one worked out ok. Just a little cleaning up of the background done.

Edit: I've reposted this one as the saturation was overdone originally. Just recalibrated and its made a big difference.

1D3 500mm ISO:800 1/40 sec @ f/5.6

Thanks for looking

Simon
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on December 8, 2009 at 9:12 AM
Hi Simon, refreshing to see a different 'perch', like it!

He looks a bit bedraggled, a testimony to the weather I think. BG, I think could be better (:wink:) and possibly a little selective USM, but this is an individual thing. Still, it's always nice to see these ones anyway.

Steve :wavey:
Posted by David Kjaer on December 8, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Hi Simon

Considering the conditions a nicely framed portrait!

David :toast:
Posted by Brett Lewis on December 9, 2009 at 6:33 AM
Greta moment captured and no doubt getting wet from taking advantage of some snacks to hand..? :biggrin: I too like the different 'perch', a well composed shot. I think the light was against you on this one and maybe a slight movement in the subject meant it's not a sharp as it could be but I look forward to more.

Brett :toast: :toast:
Posted by Craig Jones on December 9, 2009 at 2:25 PM
A lovely pose captured and I love the composition and portrait format,colours and detail are good ,another lovely image :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Simon Phillpotts on December 10, 2009 at 11:30 AM
Thanks for the comments guys :wavey:

Simon