Got Squirrel Shots? (In memorial of Rupert)

wildman · 05-20-2015, 04:29 AM

This little guy and his family have been home under our back deck for years now.
In fact his family have become our family and we often get along better then we do with our "own" kind.
Without that little bugger welcoming me in the early morning with my first coffee of the day life would be very dull.

Last edited by wildman; 05-21-2015 at 07:58 PM.

Rupert · 05-20-2015, 06:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by wildman

Without that little bugger welcoming me in the early morning with my first coffee of the day life would be very dull.

I get it!

He's a real cutie! However, having a few little buddies around is one thing.....having a Giant Army of Squirrels right out my windows sometimes gets a little overwhelming....and scary! As I look out at 8:35 AM and sip my coffee....I count 12 squirrels on the cedar fence waiting for me to come put out the feed. If I don't get out there by 9AM there will be many more...and by 10Am all hell breaks out if the feed isn't there!

Still, they do bring great entertainment all day long...every day. Squirrels are fun critters, always full of energy and always having fun chasing each other and trying to run off the birds. They are worth the cost of all that feed every month!

I have a lot of young newbie squirrels this Spring.....cute little fellows!

Best Regards!

normhead · 05-21-2015, 11:44 AM - **1 Like**

Football squirrels....
A defensive lineman in a four point stance.

A running back in a 3 point stance...

Rupert · 05-21-2015, 05:46 PM

Wow! Those are fine close shots of some very handsome little guys! Otis is going to like those! That running back is superb!

Otis is off sulking this evening....I shot a squirrel earlier today with a Toy Camera and he is all upset about it...squirrels being shot with inferior equipment does not set well with Otis.

Fuji X20 @ 2x Digital Zoom......Looks like a watercolor, but I sort of like it anyhow. Otis says it looks like something a kid did with some Crayons....

He found this Pentax shot "acceptable"...but just barely!

Regards!

TinaS · 05-22-2015, 08:55 AM

All these squirrel shots look great. I don't have any hanging out at my house and haven't had time to recruit any to model for me. But I enjoy seeing everyone else's.

Rupert · 05-22-2015, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by TinaS

All these squirrel shots look great. I don't have any hanging out at my house and haven't had time to recruit any to model for me. But I enjoy seeing everyone else's.

I knew a girl named Tina.....she used to hang some in the Lounge...sure do miss her!

As for the squirrels...I bet I know someone that could ship you a big box full!

Regards!

TinaS · 05-23-2015, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

I knew a girl named Tina.....she used to hang some in the Lounge...sure do miss her!

As for the squirrels...I bet I know someone that could ship you a big box full!

Regards!

Sorry. I've been so busy. I think I need another vacation.

Rupert · 05-23-2015, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by TinaS

Sorry. I've been so busy. I think I need another vacation.

Take a trip up the road to my place.....I'll give you a box of those Newbie squirrels...I have a truckload of them this year!

Regards.....See you in the Lounge soon?

TinaS · 05-23-2015, 10:02 PM

Lol. I have a box of newbie chickens I'm taking care of at the moment. Actually 6 of them in a rather large brooder.
I guess I need to make a visit to the lounge.

hinman · 05-24-2015, 07:03 AM - **1 Like**

20150523-DSCF2025
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20150523-DSCF2031
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20150523-DSCF2027
by Hin Man, on Flickr

It is from my bridge camera with Fuji HS50. I happened to take out my infrequently used camera and find the need to take some test shots preparing the camera to go to marketplace. I am so happy to see this squirrel friend in my neighbor fence.

Cheers,
Hin

Rupert · 05-25-2015, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by hinman

I am so happy to see this squirrel friend in my neighbor fence.

Now you've gone and done it Hin Man!

Otis saw those and is now demanding whole apples for himd self and his entire Army of Squirrels instead of the little apple slices I give them on Fridays. You will cost me a small fortune!

Love those shots, they are wonderful!

Here is a little Newbie squirrel posing for his very first photo! He was sort of shy, but he did good anyhow!

Best Regards!

Rupert · 05-31-2015, 08:23 AM - **2 Likes**

I've been a bad little girly squirrel and my mama put me in here for "Time Out".

I hope she comes back soon...it's hot in here!

Here she is, but she won't even notice me....I guess I was really bad when I stole her batch of fresh roasted peanuts?

Regards!

DON'T FORGET! The Official PForums WSSA Giant Squirrel frenzy starts next Monday at Post Your Photos! Get some fresh shots or be sure to save your old shots....we need all we can get for a great Frenzy!

Rupert · 05-31-2015, 07:05 PM

Late evening munchies....

Regards!

normhead · 06-04-2015, 01:17 PM - **1 Like**

When nothing else presents itself, I can always find squirrels.... K-3, F 70-210.

**paulh** · 06-05-2015, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by normhead

When nothing else presents itself, I can always find squirrels.... K-3, F 70-210.

Love the first one!

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05-20-2015, 04:29 AM	#136
wildman Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flyover America Posts: 4,469	This little guy and his family have been home under our back deck for years now. In fact his family have become our family and we often get along better then we do with our "own" kind. Without that little bugger welcoming me in the early morning with my first coffee of the day life would be very dull. Last edited by wildman; 05-21-2015 at 07:58 PM.

05-20-2015, 06:50 AM - 1 Like	#137
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by wildman Without that little bugger welcoming me in the early morning with my first coffee of the day life would be very dull. I get it! He's a real cutie! However, having a few little buddies around is one thing.....having a Giant Army of Squirrels right out my windows sometimes gets a little overwhelming....and scary! As I look out at 8:35 AM and sip my coffee....I count 12 squirrels on the cedar fence waiting for me to come put out the feed. If I don't get out there by 9AM there will be many more...and by 10Am all hell breaks out if the feed isn't there! Still, they do bring great entertainment all day long...every day. Squirrels are fun critters, always full of energy and always having fun chasing each other and trying to run off the birds. They are worth the cost of all that feed every month! I have a lot of young newbie squirrels this Spring.....cute little fellows! Best Regards!

05-21-2015, 11:44 AM - 1 Like	#138
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Football squirrels.... A defensive lineman in a four point stance. A running back in a 3 point stance...

05-21-2015, 05:46 PM	#139
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Wow! Those are fine close shots of some very handsome little guys! Otis is going to like those! That running back is superb! Otis is off sulking this evening....I shot a squirrel earlier today with a Toy Camera and he is all upset about it...squirrels being shot with inferior equipment does not set well with Otis. Fuji X20 @ 2x Digital Zoom......Looks like a watercolor, but I sort of like it anyhow. Otis says it looks like something a kid did with some Crayons.... He found this Pentax shot "acceptable"...but just barely! Regards!

05-22-2015, 08:55 AM	#140
TinaS Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,164	All these squirrel shots look great. I don't have any hanging out at my house and haven't had time to recruit any to model for me. But I enjoy seeing everyone else's.

05-22-2015, 07:40 PM	#141
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by TinaS All these squirrel shots look great. I don't have any hanging out at my house and haven't had time to recruit any to model for me. But I enjoy seeing everyone else's. I knew a girl named Tina.....she used to hang some in the Lounge...sure do miss her! As for the squirrels...I bet I know someone that could ship you a big box full! Regards!

05-23-2015, 08:13 AM	#142
TinaS Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,164	Originally posted by Rupert I knew a girl named Tina.....she used to hang some in the Lounge...sure do miss her! As for the squirrels...I bet I know someone that could ship you a big box full! Regards! Sorry. I've been so busy. I think I need another vacation.

05-23-2015, 06:24 PM	#143
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by TinaS Sorry. I've been so busy. I think I need another vacation. Take a trip up the road to my place.....I'll give you a box of those Newbie squirrels...I have a truckload of them this year! Regards.....See you in the Lounge soon?

05-23-2015, 10:02 PM	#144
TinaS Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,164	Lol. I have a box of newbie chickens I'm taking care of at the moment. Actually 6 of them in a rather large brooder. I guess I need to make a visit to the lounge.

05-24-2015, 07:03 AM - 1 Like	#145
hinman Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,473	20150523-DSCF2025 by Hin Man, on Flickr 20150523-DSCF2031 by Hin Man, on Flickr 20150523-DSCF2027 by Hin Man, on Flickr It is from my bridge camera with Fuji HS50. I happened to take out my infrequently used camera and find the need to take some test shots preparing the camera to go to marketplace. I am so happy to see this squirrel friend in my neighbor fence. Cheers, Hin

05-25-2015, 08:10 PM	#146
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by hinman I am so happy to see this squirrel friend in my neighbor fence. Now you've gone and done it Hin Man! Otis saw those and is now demanding whole apples for himd self and his entire Army of Squirrels instead of the little apple slices I give them on Fridays. You will cost me a small fortune! Love those shots, they are wonderful! Here is a little Newbie squirrel posing for his very first photo! He was sort of shy, but he did good anyhow! Best Regards!

05-31-2015, 08:23 AM - 2 Likes	#147
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	I've been a bad little girly squirrel and my mama put me in here for "Time Out". I hope she comes back soon...it's hot in here! Here she is, but she won't even notice me....I guess I was really bad when I stole her batch of fresh roasted peanuts? Regards! DON'T FORGET! The Official PForums WSSA Giant Squirrel frenzy starts next Monday at Post Your Photos! Get some fresh shots or be sure to save your old shots....we need all we can get for a great Frenzy!

05-31-2015, 07:05 PM	#148
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Late evening munchies.... Regards!

06-04-2015, 01:17 PM - 1 Like	#149
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	When nothing else presents itself, I can always find squirrels.... K-3, F 70-210.

06-05-2015, 08:33 AM	#150
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,270	Originally posted by normhead When nothing else presents itself, I can always find squirrels.... K-3, F 70-210. Love the first one!