Nature Squirrel!

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Proof that you don't need to go outside the city to get some wildlife photos.

Although AF would definitely tend to help - this took about 35 minutes of sitting very still, offering up acorns, to get.

zztopd · 02-18-2014, 03:51 AM

wild squirrel ready to pronounce.
what did she say?

Woolcott · 02-18-2014, 03:56 AM

Originally posted by zztopd

wild squirrel ready to pronounce.
what did she say?

Something along the lines of:

'Yo bro, got any acorns for me?'

**daacon** · 02-18-2014, 05:01 AM

You talking to me ? Cute.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-18-2014, 07:45 AM

That's not Otis, must be a cousin!

lguckert79 · 02-18-2014, 07:59 AM

Ha I have had an experience like this only mine was weird. Ok I was in college at the time and I was sitting out side eating and a squirrel came up to me so I feed it some snikers I mean this thing was with in arms reach it was one of the weirdest things that has ever happened to me. I call him the fearless squirrel and I really wish I would have had a camera at the time. But any way great photo and thanks you made me remember something that was pretty cool.

Woolcott · 02-18-2014, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by lguckert79

Ha I have had an experience like this only mine was weird. Ok I was in college at the time and I was sitting out side eating and a squirrel came up to me so I feed it some snikers I mean this thing was with in arms reach it was one of the weirdest things that has ever happened to me. I call him the fearless squirrel and I really wish I would have had a camera at the time. But any way great photo and thanks you made me remember something that was pretty cool.

Glad I could bring back such a good memory! Another instance of experience showing that the best camera is the one you have with you.

Squirrels are pretty fearless once they establish that you're not a threat to them. I could've sworn that this one started following me around. He even seemed to clock which pocket I had the acorns in, as he kept skulking his way around to that side of me. I'm sure if I'd hung around long enough he would've been diving in there to retrieve them himself.

**slowpez** · 02-18-2014, 08:26 AM

Every time I see a squirrel image I think of the kid's movie "Up" and the dog who would yell out squirrel and stop dead in his tracks for a split second. I was photographing at one of the Florida springs and two young squirrels were chasing each other quite near me. All of sudden one runs up my tripod and onto my arm. I screamed "squirrel" too.

MSL · 02-18-2014, 09:33 PM

Did you get a model release form signed?
I don't know why, but I just want to call this pseudo-deer in headlight look.
Glad your patience paid off.

j2photos · 02-18-2014, 09:42 PM

Nice shot, lucky that bugger didnt bite you

Photogoof · 08-02-2018, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by Woolcott

Proof that you don't need to go outside the city to get some wildlife photos.

Although AF would definitely tend to help - this took about 35 minutes of sitting very still, offering up acorns, to get.

How cute!

**reh321** · 08-02-2018, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by Woolcott

Proof that you don't need to go outside the city to get some wildlife photos.

Although AF would definitely tend to help - this took about 35 minutes of sitting very still, offering up acorns, to get.

I'm surprised Rupert hadn't responded earlier. He would have loved the photo, but would have told you they like peanuts better than acorns

bertwert · 08-30-2018, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by Woolcott

Proof that you don't need to go outside the city to get some wildlife photos.

Although AF would definitely tend to help - this took about 35 minutes of sitting very still, offering up acorns, to get.

Nice shot, it's like he's posing for you.

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zztopd Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 868	wild squirrel ready to pronounce. what did she say?

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Woolcott Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 79 Original Poster	Originally posted by zztopd wild squirrel ready to pronounce. what did she say? Something along the lines of: 'Yo bro, got any acorns for me?'

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daacon Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,915	You talking to me ? Cute.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hielands o' Scootlund Photos: Gallery Posts: 51,447	That's not Otis, must be a cousin!

02-18-2014, 07:59 AM	#6
lguckert79 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 602	Ha I have had an experience like this only mine was weird. Ok I was in college at the time and I was sitting out side eating and a squirrel came up to me so I feed it some snikers I mean this thing was with in arms reach it was one of the weirdest things that has ever happened to me. I call him the fearless squirrel and I really wish I would have had a camera at the time. But any way great photo and thanks you made me remember something that was pretty cool.

02-18-2014, 08:15 AM	#7
Woolcott Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 79 Original Poster	Originally posted by lguckert79 Ha I have had an experience like this only mine was weird. Ok I was in college at the time and I was sitting out side eating and a squirrel came up to me so I feed it some snikers I mean this thing was with in arms reach it was one of the weirdest things that has ever happened to me. I call him the fearless squirrel and I really wish I would have had a camera at the time. But any way great photo and thanks you made me remember something that was pretty cool. Glad I could bring back such a good memory! Another instance of experience showing that the best camera is the one you have with you. Squirrels are pretty fearless once they establish that you're not a threat to them. I could've sworn that this one started following me around. He even seemed to clock which pocket I had the acorns in, as he kept skulking his way around to that side of me. I'm sure if I'd hung around long enough he would've been diving in there to retrieve them himself.

02-18-2014, 08:26 AM	#8
slowpez Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,457	Every time I see a squirrel image I think of the kid's movie "Up" and the dog who would yell out squirrel and stop dead in his tracks for a split second. I was photographing at one of the Florida springs and two young squirrels were chasing each other quite near me. All of sudden one runs up my tripod and onto my arm. I screamed "squirrel" too.

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MSL Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Albums Posts: 4,063	Did you get a model release form signed? I don't know why, but I just want to call this pseudo-deer in headlight look. Glad your patience paid off.

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j2photos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manteca, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,653	Nice shot, lucky that bugger didnt bite you

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Photogoof Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,163	Originally posted by Woolcott Proof that you don't need to go outside the city to get some wildlife photos. Although AF would definitely tend to help - this took about 35 minutes of sitting very still, offering up acorns, to get. How cute!

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reh321 retired sw engineer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,399	Originally posted by Woolcott Proof that you don't need to go outside the city to get some wildlife photos. Although AF would definitely tend to help - this took about 35 minutes of sitting very still, offering up acorns, to get. I'm surprised Rupert hadn't responded earlier. He would have loved the photo, but would have told you they like peanuts better than acorns

08-30-2018, 10:09 AM	#13
bertwert Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 13,650	Originally posted by Woolcott Proof that you don't need to go outside the city to get some wildlife photos. Although AF would definitely tend to help - this took about 35 minutes of sitting very still, offering up acorns, to get. Nice shot, it's like he's posing for you.