Squirrel Bomb

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted May 20, 2013207 views6 comments

This squirrel was taking a break from his tightrope act in Concord, CA. It appeared that someone could have gotten a nasty bump had they walked under at the wrong time. . . cropped to about half of orginal.

Canon 60D, f5.6, 1/1600 sec, iso 200, 400 mm (100-400 IS lens) handheld.

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6 comments

Comment posted by Tim Butler on May 20, 2013 at 6:44 AM

I find this to be a delightful image. I love the interest of the tree limbs in bokeh balancing the image.

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Comment posted by John Clulow on May 20, 2013 at 8:55 AM

Great shot. I would just suggest leveling the wire. It's not about the diagonal since it's marginally there in the first place, so just level it out.

Registered on November 1, 2012, 155 Posts, 1079 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Jones on May 20, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Good title! Well-composed, interesting and humorous.

Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments

Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on May 20, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Delightful image. Displays the ubiquitous squirrel in a unique position. Great title.

Registered on March 6, 2011, 95 Posts, 847 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 23, 2013 at 9:22 AM

Neat look during a brief pause in the action. Definitely good for a big grin.

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Comment posted by Angela Classen on May 30, 2013 at 8:44 PM

I agree with Jon's suggestion to straighten out the wire, but have no other suggestions. It's a unique moment you captured. I like how the squirrel's tail is wrapped around the wire to balance himself.

Registered on June 13, 2007, 434 Posts, 2742 Comments