Red Squirrel

by Ian Mason

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 30, 2009198 views10 comments

1D2n, 600mm f4 is, 1/200s, f4, iso 500.

He might look cold, but I can assure you he wasn't half as cold as I was!

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on December 30, 2009 at 3:25 PM

They must be tough little rascals! Good shot in winter setting.

Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Nichols on December 30, 2009 at 7:27 PM

Burrr, this photo makes me cold. I love how the blurred snowflakes, ear tufts and tail convey the windy and cold conditions.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on December 30, 2009 at 10:02 PM

Super sweet Ian

Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on December 30, 2009 at 11:14 PM

My favorite part about this image is the windblow tail/ear tufts. Great habitat shot.

- Luke

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on December 31, 2009 at 4:27 AM

Lsuprb image, one can really feel the cold here. Love the pose and comp, and the wind blowing the ear tufts!

Registered on June 26, 2008, 178 Posts, 2136 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Balke on December 31, 2009 at 12:31 PM

He really does look cold, Ian! Even the squinted eyes match the theme. Lovely shot.

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Comment posted by Ant on December 31, 2009 at 12:48 PM

A splendid image, it makes me feel the cold and the snow-carrying wind... The colors of the background are great, and the little lines created by the falling snow add a lot to the atmosphere. A true winter-story...

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on December 31, 2009 at 1:53 PM

Superb shot!

D&L

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Comment posted by Dan Harbour on January 1, 2010 at 7:59 PM

I can imagine the cold, the wind and the fog, looking at this image. Great shot.

Registered on January 4, 2008, 113 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Brad Hill on January 2, 2010 at 9:35 AM

Hi Ian,

That tail and the ear tufts blowing in the wind are great! And, as usual, a nice use of selective focus. On my monitor the foreground snow looks a tad bluish/magenta - while the white fur on the chest/belly looks much "whiter". While the blue cast (on snow and background) adds to the chilly look of the image, I'm wondering if going more neutral would make this very good shot even better? Just a thought...

Cheers..thanks for sharing this...

Brad

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