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"Ready, Set, Go!"

© Rona L. Schwarz

"Ready, Set, Go!"

Uploaded: April 04, 2011 21:33:46

Description

1/400s @ f/5.6, ISO 1600, Nikkor 300 mm f/2.8 VR II.(Animals)

This guy was getting ready to pounce on one of the bird feeders - they are so quick when they are not eating! But I can't get too mad at them - they do keep us amused with their antics.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Susan Weisensel April 04, 2011

I don't have much problems with these guy's, it't the chipmunks that get in my feeders. Cute capture Rona... #1366897

Kathy Salerni level-classic April 05, 2011

Nice balancing act you captured, Rona! Nice catchlight on that eye intent on eating all your food! #9334977

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 05, 2011

Great close-up capture Rona - Squirrels are fascinating to watch!! #9335062

Ellen Hodges April 05, 2011

Fantastic detail and great colors and comp, Rona!! Awesome capture. I think tough to get as the squirrels are always moving!! Well done!! #9335207

Leslie McLain level-classic April 05, 2011

Terrific capture and details, Rona. So cute. #9335254

Monnie Ryan April 05, 2011

They are cute, but I think they have bottomless stomachs! Terrific capture, Rona! #9335499

Carol L. Fowler April 05, 2011

Watch out! They CAN fly! #9336288

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 05, 2011

Suberb detail in this wonderful capture, Rona! Very well done! #9336615

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 06, 2011

Rona, I LOVE this shot!!! It's so darned good! (And CUTE, too!!! I love your title!!!)

You know I think I should try my hand at these critters again too...but keep it on SPORTS MODE! Lol...

Love it!!! How have you been??? Good I hope!!!! :)))

-Laura #9338245

Val Feldman level-deluxe April 06, 2011

Ah, you can almost see him calculating the distance, gauging the possibilities and testing the wind direction before launch off...lol! Love the ever-hopeful expression caught in his eye and that tightly wound body language that's ready to pounce...not to mention, the fantastic detail and great color! Love this guy!!! #9338254

Rona L. Schwarz April 06, 2011

Thanks for stopping by everyone! Yes, the squirrels can fly, Carol - I have seen them do so! I think we've finally outwitted them at the feeders but I still love to watch them try. #9338286

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict May 18, 2011

Great catch,Rona! Congrats on this adorable finalist!

Debby #9411261

Ellen Hodges May 18, 2011

Huge congrats on this awesome finalist, Rona!!! Very best luck on this cutie!! #9411943

Terry Cervi level-deluxe May 18, 2011

Congrats on this very sweet finalist, Rona!! #9412405

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 19, 2011

Beautiful capture and CONGRATZ on this fab Finalist, Rona!!!

UB. #9412759

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic May 19, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9413242

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic May 19, 2011

Congrats Rona on your wonderful finalist. #9414641

Val Feldman level-deluxe May 19, 2011

So happy to see this little fella back again with Silver attached, Rona! Huge congratulations, my friend and best of luck in the upcoming round! (Doesn't matter how many times I look at this, I still gotta smile!!!) #9414848

Carol Eade level-addict May 19, 2011

They are just so cute to watch, warm congratulations on your finalist, Rona! #9414949

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 19, 2011

Congrats Rona on your Finalist!! Jeff #9415095

Carol L. Fowler May 19, 2011

Congrats on this FInalist! #9415122

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 19, 2011

Congratulations on this awesome finalist
Rona!

jo ann c.
#9415477

Rona L. Schwarz May 19, 2011

Thank you all so very much! Sorry about my absence of late - upon return from out of town I discovered we had a critical publication deadline (my last!) and then I also had computer problems. But I'm back this evening and maybe tomorrow so I hope to catch up with all the finalists! #9415557

Merna L. Nobile May 19, 2011

It is with great pleasure that I offer my congratulations on your award for the month of April. Merna


#9415662

Patti Coblentz May 19, 2011

He is so cute...a great finalist, Rona! Congratulations!
As Val said...love that calculating focus he has :) #9415765

Debra R. Harder May 19, 2011

WOW, Rona! This is AWESOME! Excellent details, clarity and timing. Huge congratulations on your BRILLIANT finalist! Deb #9415891

Barbara Waldoch May 19, 2011

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Rona! #9416092

Ron McEwan May 20, 2011

This is about the most perfect shot of one of these little critters I have seen. Excellent work. Big congrats goes out to you for getting Silver good luck in the next round. #9416304

Karen Celella May 20, 2011

Congratulations on your excellent finalist, Rona! #9416329

Jack Gaskin May 20, 2011

Congrats YOURSELF
Great Tight Sharp close-up of the would be seed thief.
Well DESERVED..........

Happy shooting
Jack #9416353

Freddy Bland May 20, 2011

Outstanding details, comp, and pov in this wonderful Finalist, Rona!! Tack sharp and know you had to be lightening fast to capture it. They don't sit still for long!! Many congratulations to you!!! #9416569

Leslie McLain level-classic May 20, 2011

Congrats on an outstanding finalist, Rona. #9416745

Joseph T. Pilonero May 20, 2011

Great action you caught in this, Rona. Super job on the selective focus, too. Love it. TED #9416964

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 20, 2011

WOWWW, Congratulations on this exceptional finalist, Rona! Good luck, my friend! #9417322

Mitch Spence level-classic May 25, 2011

Rona, congratulations on your finalist with this guy. You're right. Can't get mad at them. Just too much fun to watch. #9427984

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