Got Squirrel Shots? (In memorial of Rupert)

edmundrt · 05-13-2016, 02:11 PM - **3 Likes**

For anyone in the Yorkshire area (or any visitors!) the squirrels at the Botanical Gardens in Sheffield can easily be tempted with a nut or two...

K100D, DA50

normhead · 05-13-2016, 02:24 PM - **1 Like**

I couldn't get a single shot of squirrels I didn't know. Apparently, in some places they play hard to get. Back to my bunch.

reh321 · 05-13-2016, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by normhead

I couldn't get a single shot of squirrels I didn't know. Apparently, in some places they play hard to get. Back to my bunch.

Sounds like the {fox} squirrels that live around here. The only one I've seen in the past two days had become a rug in the middle of a very busy road; I would have stopped to provide a decent burial, but I was afraid that I would meet a similar fate. Absolutely nothing would induce me to walk around on the road there.

photolady95 · 05-13-2016, 02:45 PM

I can't believe the detail in your squirrel shots Norm. Awesome!!

**Riggomatic** · 05-13-2016, 03:15 PM - **1 Like**

Even when I take the pictures through the window, any movement, and this gray squirrel is ready to bolt.

Rupert · 05-13-2016, 07:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

I couldn't get a single shot of squirrels I didn't know.

You don't speak Squirrel, do you? It makes all the difference!

Tiny tyke!

If you have enough peanuts Otis will say cheese and pose for anyone!

Let's get up close and personal!

Regards & Keep those great squirrel shots coming!

normhead · 05-13-2016, 07:53 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

I can't believe the detail in your squirrel shots Norm. Awesome!!

My theory is take lots, toss the ones that aren't good.

Rupert · 05-13-2016, 08:57 PM

Originally posted by normhead

My theory is take lots, toss the ones that aren't good.

Very good strategy. It is one that works! Is that little guy your chief resident squirrel? He seems at ease there.

Regards!

normhead · 05-14-2016, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

Very good strategy. It is one that works! Is that little guy your chief resident squirrel? He seems at ease there.

Regards!

The other squirrels fight and tussle, no one messes with this guy.

Rupert · 05-14-2016, 07:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

The other squirrels fight and tussle, no one messes with this guy.

So he's sort of the "Otis of the North Country".

Otis will appreciate hearing that. Squirrels with a solid backbone delight Otis!

Norm, I have a long history with the squirrels here, and every so often...rarely...a squirrel comes along with all the criteria for leadership. This little guy recently showed up, said his name is O.T. Squirrel and he is a holy terror around here. He runs off other squirrels twice his size, runs off birds, and is all over the place exploring and investigating his new earthly surroundings.

These are the ones so fun to watch! He even looks mischievous!

O.T. Squirrel

Regards!

....from Otis too....says he's glad to see you back!

Rupert · 05-14-2016, 06:20 PM - **1 Like**

Otis posing today for the next issue of Gentleman Squirrel Monthly magazine.......

normhead · 05-14-2016, 07:31 PM - **1 Like**

it rained most of the day, but I did get out in the evening.

DA* 200 ƒ2.8
400 ISO, 1/250s

ƒ5.6

ƒ2.8

reh321 · 05-14-2016, 08:04 PM

Originally posted by normhead

it rained most of the day, but I did get out in the evening.

So, how close were these guys? {it doesn't look like you had to use much telephoto}
Were you in the open or in a blind? {now that you're amongst squirrels who know you}

normhead · 05-14-2016, 08:20 PM

The first few were a very young a skittish squirrel, maybe 15 feet away and at least a 50% crop. The last three were close enough I cropped for composition, not for subject size. I was darn near minimum focusing difference, probably 5 or 6 feet away. The old timers let me get pretty close.

**Scorpio71GR** · 05-14-2016, 08:54 PM - **1 Like**

Some of the squirrels down at the park. They are pretty used to humans. i have to go to Costco and get more peanuts.

05-14-2016, 07:55 AM - 1 Like	#520
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead The other squirrels fight and tussle, no one messes with this guy. So he's sort of the "Otis of the North Country". Otis will appreciate hearing that. Squirrels with a solid backbone delight Otis! Norm, I have a long history with the squirrels here, and every so often...rarely...a squirrel comes along with all the criteria for leadership. This little guy recently showed up, said his name is O.T. Squirrel and he is a holy terror around here. He runs off other squirrels twice his size, runs off birds, and is all over the place exploring and investigating his new earthly surroundings. These are the ones so fun to watch! He even looks mischievous! O.T. Squirrel Regards!....from Otis too....says he's glad to see you back!

05-14-2016, 07:31 PM - 1 Like	#522
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	it rained most of the day, but I did get out in the evening. DA* 200 ƒ2.8 400 ISO, 1/250s ƒ5.6 ƒ2.8 Last edited by normhead; 05-14-2016 at 08:21 PM.

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edmundrt Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Nagoya Posts: 577	For anyone in the Yorkshire area (or any visitors!) the squirrels at the Botanical Gardens in Sheffield can easily be tempted with a nut or two... K100D, DA50

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	I couldn't get a single shot of squirrels I didn't know. Apparently, in some places they play hard to get. Back to my bunch.

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reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by normhead I couldn't get a single shot of squirrels I didn't know. Apparently, in some places they play hard to get. Back to my bunch. Sounds like the {fox} squirrels that live around here. The only one I've seen in the past two days had become a rug in the middle of a very busy road; I would have stopped to provide a decent burial, but I was afraid that I would meet a similar fate. Absolutely nothing would induce me to walk around on the road there.

05-13-2016, 02:45 PM	#514
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I can't believe the detail in your squirrel shots Norm. Awesome!!

05-13-2016, 03:15 PM - 1 Like	#515
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,883	Even when I take the pictures through the window, any movement, and this gray squirrel is ready to bolt.

05-13-2016, 07:33 PM - 1 Like	#516
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead I couldn't get a single shot of squirrels I didn't know. You don't speak Squirrel, do you? It makes all the difference! Tiny tyke! If you have enough peanuts Otis will say cheese and pose for anyone! Let's get up close and personal! Regards & Keep those great squirrel shots coming!

05-13-2016, 07:53 PM	#517
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Originally posted by photolady95 I can't believe the detail in your squirrel shots Norm. Awesome!! My theory is take lots, toss the ones that aren't good.

05-13-2016, 08:57 PM	#518
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead My theory is take lots, toss the ones that aren't good. Very good strategy. It is one that works! Is that little guy your chief resident squirrel? He seems at ease there. Regards!

05-14-2016, 06:14 AM	#519
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Originally posted by Rupert Very good strategy. It is one that works! Is that little guy your chief resident squirrel? He seems at ease there. Regards! The other squirrels fight and tussle, no one messes with this guy.

05-14-2016, 06:20 PM - 1 Like	#521
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Otis posing today for the next issue of Gentleman Squirrel Monthly magazine.......

05-14-2016, 08:04 PM	#523
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by normhead it rained most of the day, but I did get out in the evening. So, how close were these guys? {it doesn't look like you had to use much telephoto} Were you in the open or in a blind? {now that you're amongst squirrels who know you}

05-14-2016, 08:20 PM	#524
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	The first few were a very young a skittish squirrel, maybe 15 feet away and at least a 50% crop. The last three were close enough I cropped for composition, not for subject size. I was darn near minimum focusing difference, probably 5 or 6 feet away. The old timers let me get pretty close.

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