Got Squirrel Shots? (In memorial of Rupert)

normhead · 02-04-2016, 08:27 AM - **3 Likes**

K-3 and Vivitar M 135mm ƒ 2.8
400 ISO, ƒ2.8, 1/2000s

I don't know why but this guy was running off all takers today. There was jumping an leaping and squaring off like a boxing match, he was the one left standing.

I was lying in the snow on my belly, half behind a tree... I think he was sizing me up considering taking a run at me.

He's got that "what you looking at?" expression.

Ask me how hard it is to get in focus exposures tracking a squirrel with a manual focus lens. If I was shooting film, these images would have cost me 2 rolls of 36 exposure film, for maybe 10 exposures in focus.

normhead · 02-07-2016, 02:19 PM - **2 Likes**

Hey, where is everybody?

th1952 · 02-08-2016, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by normhead

K-3 and Vivitar M 135mm ƒ 2.8
400 ISO, ƒ2.8, 1/2000s

I don't know why but this guy was running off all takers today. There was jumping an leaping and squaring off like a boxing match, he was the one left standing.

I was lying in the snow on my belly, half behind a tree... I think he was sizing me up considering taking a run at me.

He's got that "what you looking at?" expression.

Ask me how hard it is to get in focus exposures tracking a squirrel with a manual focus lens. If I was shooting film, these images would have cost me 2 rolls of 36 exposure film, for maybe 10 exposures in focus.

Very nice shots. Even more so due to manually focusing on that little critter.

smf · 02-08-2016, 10:12 PM - **3 Likes**

"It's a bit snowy. May I wait on your deck?"
Cross-posted from 300 Plus Lens Club
Pentax K-S2 with SMC Pentax-F 1:4.5-5.6 100-300 at 300mm, ISO 800, f/13, 1/320, through window glass.

normhead · 02-21-2016, 06:11 PM

More sun, more squirrels, they are just always around.

Rupert · 02-21-2016, 06:19 PM - **1 Like**

Some fine squirrels and squirrel shots lately.

Damn, I started this thread and have been negligent in posting and monitoring it...shame on me!

Hope Otis doesn't notice!

Caught this guy by surprise this morning.....

Here is an old baby photo of Otis, wasn't he handsome even way back then!

I'll try to do better here......and Otis will see to it, no doubt!

Regards! & Thanks for every squirrel posted!

**Scorpio71GR** · 02-21-2016, 07:41 PM - **1 Like**

It has been an odd winter. Unseasonably warm but not many squirrels out.

JML69 · 02-22-2016, 08:44 AM - **1 Like**

Thought this one was going to turn out bad but they just sat there looking at each other. Bigma on K-5II from way to far away to be a decent photo....

smf · 02-23-2016, 09:46 AM - **1 Like**

Image captured through window glass with 100-300 lens at 300mm on K-S2.

normhead · 02-23-2016, 11:51 AM - **1 Like**

The squirrels were out of control out there today. I had send the border collie after them.

Rupert · 02-27-2016, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by JML69

Thought this one was going to turn out bad but they just sat there looking at each other. Bigma on K-5II from way to far away to be a decent photo....

The hawk knew it was a trick...hundreds of Otis' Army squirrels waiting in the woods for a raptor dinner!

Originally posted by smf

Image captured through window glass with 100-300 lens at 300mm on K-S2.

He's sorta out on a limb, but he still looks great!

Originally posted by normhead

The squirrels were out of control out there today. I had send the border collie after them.

Hope none of the doggies were injured?

Cute little guy......so handsome!

Peek-A-Boo!

Regards!

Sliver-Surfer · 02-27-2016, 02:54 PM

Originally posted by Clicker

i have to compete with two cats, a falcon and some nasty looking crows in my backyard but i'll try...rain predicted for a couple of days...never see them then....but i'll try

Lucky!!!

sherrvonne · 02-28-2016, 12:28 AM - **2 Likes**

While photographing the birds I see a squirrel dash down the tree, do a frantic dash over and around several large potted plants, it then picked up something from behind a clump of plants and quickly went back up the large pine. At first I thought it was carrying a large pine cone but upon further inspection..... Wow baby fell out of nest and needed rescued!

**Riggomatic** · 02-28-2016, 08:16 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by sherrvonne

While photographing the birds I see a squirrel dash down the tree, do a frantic dash over and around several large potted plants, it then picked up something from behind a clump of plants and quickly went back up the large pine. At first I thought it was carrying a large pine cone but upon further inspection..... Wow baby fell out of nest and needed rescued!

I was relieved after reading your story, because when I first saw the pictures I thought, 'what farm store would sell baby squirrels for a squirrel feeder, and how vicious the squirrels must be to eat them?'

**Quartermaster James** · 02-28-2016, 08:22 PM

Well, sadly my local squirrel just got deported.

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02-04-2016, 08:27 AM - 3 Likes	#241
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	K-3 and Vivitar M 135mm ƒ 2.8 400 ISO, ƒ2.8, 1/2000s I don't know why but this guy was running off all takers today. There was jumping an leaping and squaring off like a boxing match, he was the one left standing. I was lying in the snow on my belly, half behind a tree... I think he was sizing me up considering taking a run at me. He's got that "what you looking at?" expression. Ask me how hard it is to get in focus exposures tracking a squirrel with a manual focus lens. If I was shooting film, these images would have cost me 2 rolls of 36 exposure film, for maybe 10 exposures in focus.

02-07-2016, 02:19 PM - 2 Likes	#242
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Hey, where is everybody?

02-08-2016, 01:07 PM	#243
th1952 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Berea, Ohio Posts: 446	Originally posted by normhead K-3 and Vivitar M 135mm ƒ 2.8 400 ISO, ƒ2.8, 1/2000s I don't know why but this guy was running off all takers today. There was jumping an leaping and squaring off like a boxing match, he was the one left standing. I was lying in the snow on my belly, half behind a tree... I think he was sizing me up considering taking a run at me. He's got that "what you looking at?" expression. Ask me how hard it is to get in focus exposures tracking a squirrel with a manual focus lens. If I was shooting film, these images would have cost me 2 rolls of 36 exposure film, for maybe 10 exposures in focus. Very nice shots. Even more so due to manually focusing on that little critter.

02-08-2016, 10:12 PM - 3 Likes	#244
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	"It's a bit snowy. May I wait on your deck?" Cross-posted from 300 Plus Lens Club Pentax K-S2 with SMC Pentax-F 1:4.5-5.6 100-300 at 300mm, ISO 800, f/13, 1/320, through window glass.

02-21-2016, 06:11 PM	#245
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	More sun, more squirrels, they are just always around.

02-21-2016, 06:19 PM - 1 Like	#246
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Some fine squirrels and squirrel shots lately. Damn, I started this thread and have been negligent in posting and monitoring it...shame on me! Hope Otis doesn't notice! Caught this guy by surprise this morning..... Here is an old baby photo of Otis, wasn't he handsome even way back then! I'll try to do better here......and Otis will see to it, no doubt! Regards! & Thanks for every squirrel posted!

02-21-2016, 07:41 PM - 1 Like	#247
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,014	It has been an odd winter. Unseasonably warm but not many squirrels out.

02-23-2016, 11:51 AM - 1 Like	#250
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	The squirrels were out of control out there today. I had send the border collie after them.

02-27-2016, 02:36 PM	#251
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by JML69 Thought this one was going to turn out bad but they just sat there looking at each other. Bigma on K-5II from way to far away to be a decent photo.... The hawk knew it was a trick...hundreds of Otis' Army squirrels waiting in the woods for a raptor dinner! Originally posted by smf Image captured through window glass with 100-300 lens at 300mm on K-S2. He's sorta out on a limb, but he still looks great! Originally posted by normhead The squirrels were out of control out there today. I had send the border collie after them. Hope none of the doggies were injured? Cute little guy......so handsome! Peek-A-Boo! Regards!

02-27-2016, 02:54 PM	#252
Sliver-Surfer Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,558	Originally posted by Clicker i have to compete with two cats, a falcon and some nasty looking crows in my backyard but i'll try...rain predicted for a couple of days...never see them then....but i'll try Lucky!!!

02-28-2016, 08:16 AM - 1 Like	#254
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Originally posted by sherrvonne While photographing the birds I see a squirrel dash down the tree, do a frantic dash over and around several large potted plants, it then picked up something from behind a clump of plants and quickly went back up the large pine. At first I thought it was carrying a large pine cone but upon further inspection..... Wow baby fell out of nest and needed rescued! I was relieved after reading your story, because when I first saw the pictures I thought, 'what farm store would sell baby squirrels for a squirrel feeder, and how vicious the squirrels must be to eat them?'

02-28-2016, 08:22 PM	#255
Quartermaster James Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 653	Well, sadly my local squirrel just got deported.