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Waiting for another nut
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Waiting for another nut

by Igor J. Zaleski

Gallery: WildlifePosted January 30, 2011173 views6 comments
The only place, where you can meet squirrel in Warsaw, is the Royal Baths Park. Those friendly animals usually come to your feet and look into your eyes asking for food - so remember to have some nuts in your pocket. They are free and live in park together with ducks and peafowls.

This one was looking from branch above, waiting for someone with nuts.

Looking for any C/C.

Nikon D200 with Nikkor 70-200 at 200mm, f/2,8 shutter 1/250, ISO 400.

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 30, 2011 at 7:46 AM
I love the light on the squirrel, especially on the tail.
Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on January 30, 2011 at 9:08 AM
There is a green cast to the image, otherwise a very nice photo. Thanks for sharing.
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on January 31, 2011 at 12:23 AM
I agree there is a green cast, and the bright halos to the left of the frame are a bit of a distraction. The squirrel, however, is very cute!
Registered on December 19, 2008, 302 Posts, 2055 Comments
Comment posted by Ingrid Vekemans on January 31, 2011 at 1:12 AM
Apart from the green cast this is a very nice image - I like the eye contact end the alert pose of the squirrel.
Registered on August 2, 2010, 138 Posts, 780 Comments
Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on January 31, 2011 at 1:08 PM
Hi Igor, this is a very cute image indeed. I like the attentive pose and the erect hairs on tufts and tail. The green trunk and branch make an attractive framing. The bright lights in the BG are rather distracting though and I think that perhaps these could have been avoided by having moved to the left as to have only that big tree trunk as a backdrop. There is a slight green cast, which is clearly visible on the squirrel's red fur.
Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on January 31, 2011 at 3:30 PM
The pose and expression on the squirrel are very good. I like the angle of light. Green...did anyone mention green? :wink: You might have worked this on an uncalibrated monitor! The light reflection are on the left is a bit of a distraction.
Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments