Red Squirrel

Ian,

Another great shot - it's amazing how interesting of a subject this is to me, but if it were an Eastern Grey Squirrel, I would find it rather dull because they are so "common" to me. The only bit of constructive critiquing I can do is say that f/5.6 or f/6.3 would have served you better in getting the end of the tail in focus - but the SS was already dangerously low (depending on how still these guys sit)

- Luke

Thanks Luke

These are native to Scotland and under threat from the introduced grey squirrel, which harbours a pox virus which is lethal to the reds. They are also under threat due to declining habitat. Thankfully there is a national programme to protect them. You're right about the SS - I was about to pack up for the day.

Nice picture.

István.

A very good shot. Thanks for sharing.

Ian this is one of the best images of this species I have seen!! The composition, perch, tail and eye contact are just superb!

That perch is awesome, the squirrel super cool too. Very Nice Ian!!!

Ken Archer

Great shot! Everything about this picture is good! thanks for sharing.

That is one fantastic perch for this beautiful squirrel. Love the squirrels pose. Great composition and that background really places the emphasis on the subject.

Sweet! Really well composed and the squirrel is beautiful

Very sweet shot Ian! Love how you were able to isolate him so well. Colors in this are terrific!

Nicely composed image. These squirrels always make excellent subjects for photographs but you've got the added bonus of a interesting perch. Also the background colour blends in well. Graham

That fantastic perch makes this special Ian, well done. I agree with Luke here about the DOF, although that is minor and does not affect the image in principle, it would merely have perfected it.

Hey Ian,

Is that perch available for rent or sale? Love it. Oh yeah, and what's perched on it isn't half bad either!

I think this is simply an excellent image. I read Luke's comment about the DOF and I suppose this image would even be better with slightly more DOF (or if the squirrel had moved it's tail back a centimetre or so!) but to me that's a REALLY, REALLY minor nit and hardly detracts from this wonderful image.

Thanks for sharing this...really nicely done...

Brad

Thanks for all the nice comments!

Brad

Is that perch available for rent or sale?

Ha! I should maybe point out that it is actually the remains of a natural tree stump, still in its original position, so I'm afraid I can't send it across the pond to you!

Ian

Love the vert. crop and the clean background. Very nice image.

Ian , you've done it again. This is stunning mate

Ian, this is just about perfect!
Great colors, very interesting perch, good comp, nice critter, and complimentary BG.

Sandy r

Ian: Is this the fauna version of Bird-on-a-Stick? Just outstanding in every way. Congrats on the WP. >=))>

An awesome pose, excellent perch and composition !
Jagdeep Rajput

What a beautiful squirrel! The red squirrels around here don't have tuffs on their ears. Very cool to see something different. Perfect comp and DOF choice. Congrats on the EP!