Got Squirrel Shots? (In memorial of Rupert)

Pepe Le Pew · 06-26-2014, 07:54 PM - **1 Like**

DA 55-300 WR........ Still getting used to the lense

jimr-pdx · 06-26-2014, 08:01 PM

Well it finally happened - don't tell Otis.
While cruising down a city street I thumped a squirrel. He darted out from a parked car, and cars were coming from each direction. I had thumped a jackrabbit before, but this was my first squirrel. The crows cawed for joy, but I was miserable

Poop.

magkelly · 06-26-2014, 08:06 PM

That shot of the black squirrel in the snow I like that. I seldom see those. Most of the ones around here are red and gray. Aw, Jim, sorry to hear that. I did that to a lizard not too long ago squashed him under my tires in the driveway and I felt just terrible. I live in dread that I am going to do that to a rabbit around here some day. They're all over and they just jump across the roads like crazy right in front of your car. Some of them I think they have a death wish, I really do...

Brooke Meyer · 06-26-2014, 08:10 PM

Went to photograph a piece of sculpture at an outdoor exhibit, intending to light paint with a flash. The piece, "Dreams of Flying" was loosely based, I think, on the movie "Up". Found a dead squirrel on the front porch. The photograph is as I found it.

Next, day, the distraught young lady running the exhibit had it removed. There were no obvious wounds, perhaps it was fear of flying.

jimr-pdx · 06-26-2014, 08:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rupert

Otis thanks you Tuco, it was the right thing to do.....after you tried CPR, of course!

The Big Frenzy was a huge success, lots of new WSSA Members.....(64) I believe! After all the monitoring of the Frenzies at 4 different sites, the screen shooting of the entries and transfer to the Otis Gallery at Flickr, I'm pretty worn out! I used to stay up all night with ease...no longer so! This being an old guy is tough work!

Yep, a Frenzy is tough on squirrels too, too much partying, too much booze, and too much fun!

A little rest and they will be like new!

Best Regards!

Oh yes I forgot about my lazy-squirrel shot. The eager one only makes it worse.

And the autumn squirrel in his element:

plus a late-autumn hovering squirrel!

Brooke Meyer · 06-26-2014, 08:30 PM

Forgot about this chubby, thanking the world for bird feeders.

Pepe Le Pew · 06-26-2014, 08:35 PM

So? I broke the rules.....

normhead · 06-29-2014, 06:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Pepe Le Pew

So? I broke the rules.....

What rules?.... when was there ever rules?

jogiba · 07-07-2014, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

Any camera, film or digital....your chance to be in the historic Frenzy!

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/264544-abstract-don-t...hts-night.html

Regards!

Rupert, I received my weekly email from John Force Racing and I clicked on some photos from a guy that shoots racing with Pentax cameras and found this .

This link is what got me to his Flickr page.

mkymic · 11-06-2014, 11:43 AM

so I was shooting this squirrel when...

Rupert · 11-06-2014, 01:26 PM - **2 Likes**

How many squirrel shot do you guys want?

If this isn't enough https://www.flickr.com/photos/35763648@N05/sets/72157618670129997/

This should be

https://www.flickr.com/groups/wssa/

Regards!

**jbondo** · 11-06-2014, 04:13 PM - **1 Like**

The low res doesn't do it justice. Here are the full res pics from the set - All shot with the glorious S-M-C Takumar 135 2.5 (Version 2) on Canon 6D.
JB Media | Squirrel-tastic
It's a good shooting day when you can see your own silhouette in a squirrel's eye.

Also, I was simply amazed that the squirrels could carry a fresh "horse apple" fruit (Maclura pomifera - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) up the tree from the ground. Those things when fresh are dense and HEAVY.

shooz · 11-06-2014, 04:15 PM

Or, looking for nuts in all the wrong places.

Rupert · 11-07-2014, 11:38 AM - **2 Likes**

Squirrels are religious creatures too...

They also have a great sense of humor...

And with the right spices...tasty too!

Regards!

**jbondo** · 11-07-2014, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

And with the right spices...tasty too!

Funny...but.....now I'm curious!

06-26-2014, 08:01 PM	#17
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,880	backyard race Well it finally happened - don't tell Otis. While cruising down a city street I thumped a squirrel. He darted out from a parked car, and cars were coming from each direction. I had thumped a jackrabbit before, but this was my first squirrel. The crows cawed for joy, but I was miserable Poop.

06-26-2014, 08:30 PM	#21
Brooke Meyer Guest	Forgot about this chubby, thanking the world for bird feeders. Last edited by Brooke Meyer; 12-03-2014 at 09:19 PM.

11-06-2014, 04:15 PM	#28
shooz Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Detroit Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,491	Nosy Or, looking for nuts in all the wrong places.

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06-26-2014, 07:54 PM - 1 Like	#16
Pepe Le Pew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 591	DA 55-300 WR........ Still getting used to the lense

06-26-2014, 08:06 PM	#18
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	That shot of the black squirrel in the snow I like that. I seldom see those. Most of the ones around here are red and gray. Aw, Jim, sorry to hear that. I did that to a lizard not too long ago squashed him under my tires in the driveway and I felt just terrible. I live in dread that I am going to do that to a rabbit around here some day. They're all over and they just jump across the roads like crazy right in front of your car. Some of them I think they have a death wish, I really do...

06-26-2014, 08:10 PM	#19
Brooke Meyer Guest	Went to photograph a piece of sculpture at an outdoor exhibit, intending to light paint with a flash. The piece, "Dreams of Flying" was loosely based, I think, on the movie "Up". Found a dead squirrel on the front porch. The photograph is as I found it. Next, day, the distraught young lady running the exhibit had it removed. There were no obvious wounds, perhaps it was fear of flying.

06-26-2014, 08:15 PM - 1 Like	#20
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,880	Originally posted by Rupert Otis thanks you Tuco, it was the right thing to do.....after you tried CPR, of course! The Big Frenzy was a huge success, lots of new WSSA Members.....(64) I believe! After all the monitoring of the Frenzies at 4 different sites, the screen shooting of the entries and transfer to the Otis Gallery at Flickr, I'm pretty worn out! I used to stay up all night with ease...no longer so! This being an old guy is tough work! Yep, a Frenzy is tough on squirrels too, too much partying, too much booze, and too much fun! A little rest and they will be like new! Best Regards! Oh yes I forgot about my lazy-squirrel shot. The eager one only makes it worse. And the autumn squirrel in his element: plus a late-autumn hovering squirrel!

06-26-2014, 08:35 PM	#22
Pepe Le Pew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 591	So? I broke the rules.....

06-29-2014, 06:50 AM - 1 Like	#23
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,108	Originally posted by Pepe Le Pew So? I broke the rules..... What rules?.... when was there ever rules?

07-07-2014, 04:04 PM	#24
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Originally posted by Rupert Any camera, film or digital....your chance to be in the historic Frenzy! https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/264544-abstract-don-t...hts-night.html Regards! Rupert, I received my weekly email from John Force Racing and I clicked on some photos from a guy that shoots racing with Pentax cameras and found this . This link is what got me to his Flickr page.

11-06-2014, 01:26 PM - 2 Likes	#26
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	How many squirrel shot do you guys want? If this isn't enough https://www.flickr.com/photos/35763648@N05/sets/72157618670129997/ This should be https://www.flickr.com/groups/wssa/ Regards!

11-07-2014, 11:38 AM - 2 Likes	#29
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Squirrels are religious creatures too... They also have a great sense of humor... And with the right spices...tasty too! Regards!

11-07-2014, 12:15 PM	#30
jbondo Loyal Site Supportaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 501	Originally posted by Rupert And with the right spices...tasty too! Funny...but.....now I'm curious!

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