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Red squirrel poser

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Posted by Dave Bartlett on February 28, 2012 at 1:12 PM
Red squirrel poser
One from a recent trip to the Cairngorms. A couple of snowy days, but surprisingly warm for most of the time.

Dave

5D MkII and 500mm f/4
1/180sec at f/6.7 and ISO400
Posted by John Robinson on February 28, 2012 at 1:27 PM
Excellent !
One very small nit and it is a small one. I would take a sliver off the left to centre the head more . I agree the left branch might make it a little awkward.
Just my opinion- others will say fine as is no doubt. :smile: :toast: :toast:
A fine image though. I do wish I could travel.
JR
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on February 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Wow a super image Dave.

Phil.

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Posted by Dave Bartlett on February 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Very good point John .. how about this?

Dave
Posted by John Robinson on February 28, 2012 at 2:03 PM
As I say Dave- personal coice. Both look good.
Just thought - could have added some right instead of taking off left ? :biggrin: :biggrin: :smile: :toast:
Debate coming up :smile:
JR
Posted by keith mitchell on February 28, 2012 at 2:07 PM
Dave they both look fine to me ,fine image.

Keith.
Posted by David Taylor on February 28, 2012 at 2:33 PM
The original for me, a superb image.
Posted by Nick Mckeown on February 28, 2012 at 3:26 PM
What a superb image Dave and such an unusual perch and pose making it very special. The light is perfect and the squirrel nice and sharp. The first looks fine to me and appears fairly balanced, the second I think needs more canvas on the right however crop is always personal and I would be very pleased with this image.

Nick. :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :smile: :wavey:
Posted by Rene de Heer on February 28, 2012 at 3:44 PM
The first one for me. Nice composition.
Rene de Heer
Posted by Rene de Heer on February 28, 2012 at 3:44 PM
The first one for me. Nice composition.
Rene de Heer
Posted by David Sewell on February 28, 2012 at 4:01 PM
Second one for me, but I would have been pleased with either.

David
Posted by Oscar Dewhurst on February 28, 2012 at 5:21 PM
Second for me as well, super shot :toast: :toast:

Oscar :wavey:
Posted by Phil Ellard on February 28, 2012 at 5:47 PM
either its lovely, never taken a red squirrell. was that at neils set up? :toast: :toast:
Posted by Barry Southon on February 29, 2012 at 12:38 AM
Dave

A cracking image and what a place to perch.
:wink:
Posted by Philip Kirkham on February 29, 2012 at 5:06 AM
Its a great squirrel image and the perch makes it outstanding.
Best wishes
Phil
Posted by Bob Johnson on February 29, 2012 at 8:16 AM
Yes a fantastic perch and pose. Either version is good for me :wink:

Bob :smile:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on February 29, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Agree with Bob, either version for me too. The perch is a beauty and makes for a very pleasing image and the squizzer aint too shabby either. Good work, Dave.

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on March 1, 2012 at 2:48 PM
Awww Cute. all been said. :toast:
Posted by rosemary green on March 1, 2012 at 3:49 PM
Great image, Dave.Really striking.