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Red squirrel drinking

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Posted by Mark Davies on June 7, 2010 at 4:15 AM
Red squirrel drinking
Took time out this weekend to return back up north with a great companion to my squirrel site to work on one picture . It didn't quite come off but as a wip its a start . The animals were noticed doing this quite regularly by myself and Andy S and A.
I will return in a couple of weeks once I've worked out how to get it perfect .Too tight top left I appreciate and with little processing on the image ( thanks for the kick up the proverbial on my recent offerings ,yes its home and dry Mr A.LOL)other than peanut skins removed from the rock .
Looking for a better condition squirrel and a more comfortable position in the stream .3 hours with a damp bum, eaten to distraction by midges and wedged between bolders took its toll.
techs
D3/500 f4
at F5.6 , 1/100th , iso 1000, - 0.67ev
Cr pp Cs3
all C/c's welcome.
Thanking you in advance
Posted by Mike Acreman on June 7, 2010 at 4:55 AM
well seen and taken, like the reflection
Posted by Karen Summers on June 7, 2010 at 6:53 AM
I know its tight at the top but when you do get the shot it will be a good one something different a squirrel having a drink so well caught,look froward to the next one
Posted by Andy Astbury on June 7, 2010 at 8:17 AM
It's a bloody charmed life you lead in'it Mark - if anyone wonders how incredibly hard Mark was working to get this shot then wonder no more http://wildlifeinpixels.com/img/0610/WIP00061191-Edit.jpg

Too kool for skool :biggrin:

Worked out well Mark :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by keith mitchell on June 7, 2010 at 8:25 AM
Mark a great image hard work does pay off!
:toast: :toast:
Keith.
Posted by Dave Courtenay on June 7, 2010 at 9:12 AM
The tightness at the top doesnt bother me although looking at the reflection you could have moved the squirrel down the frame for a 50/50 split, Great reflection and good to see a 'red' not on a branch
Looks like a good project

Dave :toast: :toast:
Posted by Mark Davies on June 7, 2010 at 9:14 AM
''Too kool for skool''

A big LOL I see you got my best side Andy .I'm checking them bags in under my eyes at Heathrow Friday.
I hope your head still itches like mine . You git.:wavey:

thanks all
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on June 7, 2010 at 9:16 AM
Certainly different Mark. :toast: Echo DC's remark re reflection & location.

Andy I don't think that's the biggest hole Mark has made for himself LOL. TFS

Steve :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by David Taylor on June 7, 2010 at 11:01 AM
An excellent capture, and something a bit different.

:toast: :toast:
Posted by Simon Litten on June 7, 2010 at 11:25 AM
That's a great shot- the content more than makes up for the tightness at the top of the frame.


Simon :toast:
Posted by Nigel Blake on June 7, 2010 at 12:07 PM
Other than the already covered nits, this is a fine image!
Posted by Robert Lawrence on June 7, 2010 at 1:21 PM
Very nice despite the nit (minor in my opinion).
Posted by Brett Lewis on June 7, 2010 at 1:33 PM
A great project in the making there Mark and looking forward to more. Nits covered and the squirrel is looking a bit ruffled mid moult but getting there. Stuck in the hole, still with a ciggy in the hand..! LOL! You guys crack me up..

Brett :toast: :wavey:
Posted by Shaun Simpson on June 7, 2010 at 1:38 PM
Wow, I love this shot, tight at the top of the frame or not this excellent and worth all the obvious hard and uncomfotable work, I looked at the jpeg of your shooting position, nice and comfortable!Not.
Posted by Austin Thomas on June 13, 2010 at 8:29 AM
Hi Mark,

Only just back from Norway so I missed this one last week. Looks great and I am sure you will get it perfected the way you want it with your persistence. Nature photography is not a comfortable pastime.

Cheers

Austin