Got Squirrel Shots? (In memorial of Rupert)

normhead · 04-25-2016, 12:09 PM

Quote:

My true expectations are that the K1 will make little difference in my shots. Right now I am shooting with a crippled camera, no AF, no aperture control and no EV control. Certainly the K1 will improve that!

Just get some of those old Super-Taks, then you won't be missing any capability.

Rupert · 04-25-2016, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Just get some of those old Super-Taks, then you won't be missing any capability.

Been thinking about that.....maybe a fast 85mm. I've been looking but haven't decided on any yet. I think f2 should be fast enough for a K1?

Regards!

reh321 · 04-25-2016, 06:58 PM

When birds eat at what is supposed to be the squirrel feeder, they tend to drop the outer part of the corn kernels back into the feeder, so the feeder is becoming a strange mixture of corn and shells. I decided to let the level become lower, because cleaning it out would be much easier if there isn't much in it. This afternoon I noticed that a squirrel had gotten so "into" the eating process that only his tail was showing above the feeder.. I grabbed my Q-7 {for range - the feeder is about 100' from the house} and then quietly stepped out onto the deck. I realized that the monopod I use to stabilize the Q-7 was still set at a short height, because I'd been sitting out there earlier hoping that a different bird or squirrel would show, so I sit down quickly, figuring that would be quicker than re-adjusting the monopod. I'd been very quiet in doing all these things, but when I looked into the camera, I no longer saw a tail. Those tiny ears must work very well, indeed. Fortunately I quickly took this picture; if I'd waited another second I might have had another shot at the tail, with the rest of the squirrel out of sight on the ground amongst the greenery.

added question: This image, like many I've displayed here, would look better if it were smaller, but I'm linking to the PF Album version of it, and that method doesn't seem to give me any way of controlling how an image is displayed. Is there some way of controlling the size, other than linking to a version from some other source {or asking people to back away from their monitors while looking at it}??

added answer: photolady95 was correct, the suggestion, apart from going to Flickr, was to reduce the pixel dimensions of the image. It seems counter-intuitive, but a 700 x 466 version of the image does look better to me than the 1167 x 812 version did.

photolady95 · 04-25-2016, 08:44 PM - **1 Like**

I host mine on flickr, that way I can chose which size I want to post.

Here's one from a few years ago when I first moved back home. He's hanging from a dead grapefruit tree.

Rupert · 04-26-2016, 08:08 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by reh321

This image, like many I've displayed here, would look better if it were smaller, but I'm linking to the PF Album version of it, and that method doesn't seem to give me any way of controlling how an image is displayed. Is there some way of controlling the size, other than linking to a version from some other source {or asking people to back away from their monitors while looking at it}??

Go to the Site Suggestion thread and ask that question...it's a good question.

Photolady.....Reckon squirrels would eat grapefruit?

Regards!

Squirrels are experts at keeping the feeders clean!

photolady95 · 04-26-2016, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

Go to the Site Suggestion thread and ask that question..

And they'll tell you to resize it before you upload it. That's why I use flickr.

Originally posted by Rupert

Photolady.....Reckon squirrels would eat grapefruit?

I wouldn't think so unless it's a Ruby Red. White grapefruit are somewhat sour tasting, but Ruby Reds are sweeter. But I've never seen them eat a grapefruit.

Rupert · 04-26-2016, 09:15 AM

After they eat their fill they stretch out and relax.......like this place is some kind of spa or vacation retreat.

I wouldn't mind being a squirrel around here. It's a great life.

Regards!

photolady95 · 04-26-2016, 09:15 AM - **2 Likes**

A few more I found in my archives on Flickr:

photolady95 · 04-26-2016, 09:18 AM

They love Guavas too.

reh321 · 04-26-2016, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

After they eat their fill they stretch out and relax.......like this place is some kind of spa or vacation retreat.

I wouldn't mind being a squirrel around here. It's a great life.

The ones around my place eat and run.

Rupert · 04-26-2016, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

A few more I found in my archives on Flickr:

Nice shots Photolady...love that last little rascal!

Originally posted by reh321

The ones around my place eat and run.

Otis has an eat and run training course.....

Regards!

normhead · 04-26-2016, 05:15 PM - **1 Like**

Here's how to get people to notice your tail. Light it up.

Rupert · 04-26-2016, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Here's how to get people to notice your tail. Light it up.

Wow! The tail is sparkling, but the bokeh is spectacular!

We don't get much snow here, but some of my favorite bokeh was on the few days we had a little this dusting this year...very little. I also noticed that the light reflected from the snow made for some really nice shooting.

One of my few shots of Otis that he actually approved.

Regards!

Huxley · 04-27-2016, 06:22 AM

Do any of your squirrels hiss or spit when at the food table?
Ours seem to be pretty feisty, there's certainly a pecking order.

normhead · 04-27-2016, 06:34 AM

We call ours the Ninja Squirrels. They are always running around squabbling etc. Some of them have some pretty substantial wounds.

04-25-2016, 06:58 PM	#423
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,179	When birds eat at what is supposed to be the squirrel feeder, they tend to drop the outer part of the corn kernels back into the feeder, so the feeder is becoming a strange mixture of corn and shells. I decided to let the level become lower, because cleaning it out would be much easier if there isn't much in it. This afternoon I noticed that a squirrel had gotten so "into" the eating process that only his tail was showing above the feeder.. I grabbed my Q-7 {for range - the feeder is about 100' from the house} and then quietly stepped out onto the deck. I realized that the monopod I use to stabilize the Q-7 was still set at a short height, because I'd been sitting out there earlier hoping that a different bird or squirrel would show, so I sit down quickly, figuring that would be quicker than re-adjusting the monopod. I'd been very quiet in doing all these things, but when I looked into the camera, I no longer saw a tail. Those tiny ears must work very well, indeed. Fortunately I quickly took this picture; if I'd waited another second I might have had another shot at the tail, with the rest of the squirrel out of sight on the ground amongst the greenery. added question: This image, like many I've displayed here, would look better if it were smaller, but I'm linking to the PF Album version of it, and that method doesn't seem to give me any way of controlling how an image is displayed. Is there some way of controlling the size, other than linking to a version from some other source {or asking people to back away from their monitors while looking at it}?? added answer: photolady95 was correct, the suggestion, apart from going to Flickr, was to reduce the pixel dimensions of the image. It seems counter-intuitive, but a 700 x 466 version of the image does look better to me than the 1167 x 812 version did. Last edited by reh321; 04-26-2016 at 05:29 PM. Reason: added answer

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04-25-2016, 12:09 PM	#421
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Quote: My true expectations are that the K1 will make little difference in my shots. Right now I am shooting with a crippled camera, no AF, no aperture control and no EV control. Certainly the K1 will improve that! Just get some of those old Super-Taks, then you won't be missing any capability.

04-25-2016, 05:13 PM	#422
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead Just get some of those old Super-Taks, then you won't be missing any capability. Been thinking about that.....maybe a fast 85mm. I've been looking but haven't decided on any yet. I think f2 should be fast enough for a K1? Regards!

04-25-2016, 08:44 PM - 1 Like	#424
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I host mine on flickr, that way I can chose which size I want to post. Here's one from a few years ago when I first moved back home. He's hanging from a dead grapefruit tree.

04-26-2016, 08:08 AM - 3 Likes	#425
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 This image, like many I've displayed here, would look better if it were smaller, but I'm linking to the PF Album version of it, and that method doesn't seem to give me any way of controlling how an image is displayed. Is there some way of controlling the size, other than linking to a version from some other source {or asking people to back away from their monitors while looking at it}?? Go to the Site Suggestion thread and ask that question...it's a good question. Photolady.....Reckon squirrels would eat grapefruit? Regards! Squirrels are experts at keeping the feeders clean!

04-26-2016, 09:01 AM	#426
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by Rupert Go to the Site Suggestion thread and ask that question.. And they'll tell you to resize it before you upload it. That's why I use flickr. Originally posted by Rupert Photolady.....Reckon squirrels would eat grapefruit? I wouldn't think so unless it's a Ruby Red. White grapefruit are somewhat sour tasting, but Ruby Reds are sweeter. But I've never seen them eat a grapefruit.

04-26-2016, 09:15 AM	#427
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	After they eat their fill they stretch out and relax.......like this place is some kind of spa or vacation retreat. I wouldn't mind being a squirrel around here. It's a great life. Regards!

04-26-2016, 09:15 AM - 2 Likes	#428
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	A few more I found in my archives on Flickr:

04-26-2016, 09:18 AM	#429
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	They love Guavas too.

04-26-2016, 12:36 PM	#430
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,179	Originally posted by Rupert After they eat their fill they stretch out and relax.......like this place is some kind of spa or vacation retreat. I wouldn't mind being a squirrel around here. It's a great life. The ones around my place eat and run.

04-26-2016, 04:12 PM	#431
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 A few more I found in my archives on Flickr: Nice shots Photolady...love that last little rascal! Originally posted by reh321 The ones around my place eat and run. Otis has an eat and run training course..... Regards!

04-26-2016, 05:15 PM - 1 Like	#432
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Here's how to get people to notice your tail. Light it up.

04-26-2016, 06:35 PM	#433
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead Here's how to get people to notice your tail. Light it up. Wow! The tail is sparkling, but the bokeh is spectacular! We don't get much snow here, but some of my favorite bokeh was on the few days we had a little this dusting this year...very little. I also noticed that the light reflected from the snow made for some really nice shooting. One of my few shots of Otis that he actually approved. Regards!

04-27-2016, 06:22 AM	#434
Huxley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 115	Do any of your squirrels hiss or spit when at the food table? Ours seem to be pretty feisty, there's certainly a pecking order.

04-27-2016, 06:34 AM	#435
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	We call ours the Ninja Squirrels. They are always running around squabbling etc. Some of them have some pretty substantial wounds.