Inspiring Photo: Got an Umbrella?? #13531828

Got an Umbrella??

Uploaded: November 14, 2012 | Entered: April 01, 2016 15:27:54

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Taken thru an upstairs window, I thought I was pretty clever attaching a window bird feeder to it hoping to foil the squirrels. Two stories up, with a group of people watching him from the inside, he shamelessly raided the birdseed - in the rain, to boot. Nothing slows them down.... :)

Resub 04/16 Animals

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 7692307/100000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 58.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

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Tammy M. Anderson November 14, 2012

Better yet let him in LOL. Wonderful cute capture. Love the details and rain. #1498306

Carol Eade November 14, 2012

Looks like he wants to come in! Very cute capture! #10418311

Jeff Robinson November 14, 2012

What a great expression - Excellent capture Val! #10418349

Monnie Ryan November 14, 2012

Where there's a will...terrific caught-in-the-act capture, Val! And he shows no remorse whatsoever! #10418464

Dayna Cain November 14, 2012

This is an amazing capture Val! #10418541

Terry T. Ruvalcaba November 14, 2012

Oh, so cute! great capture with his hand in the "cookie jar"! nothing can keep a hungry squirrel from food! #10418551

Nina Shields November 14, 2012

Val, this is wonderful; he just thought that you were providing him with a "restaurant" with a better view!! :) Love the photo, you've totally captured the personality of this little imp!! #10418640

Reynaldo D. Reyes November 14, 2012

Oh uh! LOL! Love the expression, you've caught him red-handed and sure knows you can't get to him through the window glass, so he's posing for you. You'll have to excuse the rascal who's trying to add-up to his rainy day stash. Great shot Val! #10418708

Carol L. Fowler November 14, 2012

He probably wants to come in where the REAL stash is!! We had one walking the telephone wire to the roof then launching himself at the feeder. It was hilarious because he was always a bit short, but he was not deterred and we often saw him flying past the window! #10418740

Rony Sagy November 14, 2012

What an amazing capture, Val. Your window must be so clean, allowing the tiny details to come through. Excellent catch. #10418776

Carol Flisak November 14, 2012

Terrific image, Val... so nice of him to strike a cute pose! #10418822

Anthony G. Comella November 14, 2012

Smiles from this side of town!! Terrific image!!! #10418900

Kathy Salerni November 14, 2012

Holy Cow, Val, how adorable this little raider is! I am sure he will be back often! You commented so fast on my Groper shot I didn't even have the title up yet! I won't be posting much until after Christmas as I am going home to NY to spend both holidays with family! I want to wish you a safe, healthy and Happy Holiday Season to you and yours! #10418917

Claudia Kuhn November 14, 2012

I think he wanted a spoon so he could quickly shovel the birdseed. Lol, terrific close up Val #10418994

Rona L. Schwarz November 14, 2012

What a marvelous, marvelous close-up capture of him, Val! And while I'm sure you didn't do this on purpose, what a great photo op this provides, especially for those with clean windows! They are so devilish and clever, they'll stop at nothing! Love the way he is watching YOU! #10419169

Colette M. Metcalf November 15, 2012

Outstanding capture!!!! #10419366

Nadia Paul November 15, 2012

Well isn't he a clever little fellow lol! Fantastic capture of this very enterprising squirrel especially with the added dimension of rain - great work my friend! #10420268

Mary Dimitriw November 15, 2012

He has look of "fooled you!" Great capture Val, amazing detail.
#10420453

Emile Abbott November 16, 2012

Way cute capture Val. Great portrait. #10421723

Thomas E. Hinds November 16, 2012

This is fabulous, Val, and sooo cute! They are the poster rodent of autumn, these cuties, and they can not be deterred from their due diligence! This is a beautiful squirrel! I love the detail. Great capture! #10421841

Tammy Espino November 16, 2012

They always remind me of the Christmas show with Chevy Chase "SQUIRREL" hee
This is such a cute capture and they sure are inventive!!:) #10421864

Lana Arcemont November 16, 2012

You captured a cute expression!
These guys are so determined! #10422057

Joannie Bertucci November 18, 2012

He looks like he is ready to give a speech! :-) Amazing close up with excellent details Val! Texas squirrels are the best! #10423672

Val Feldman November 18, 2012

Thanks much, everyone! #10424253

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 20, 2012

What a little cutie, Val! :-) k #10427363

Joannie Bertucci November 22, 2012

A big Texas Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Val! :-) #10429367

Julianne Bradford November 22, 2012

He certainly has that "Caught in the act" look about him Val. Adorable capture at his "Thanksgiving" meal. #10429454

Nancy L. Green November 24, 2012

This is just TOO CUTE for words Val!!! the agility and intelligence of these little guys always amazes me! <>< #10431421

Patricia A. Casey November 26, 2012

No nothing does stop these indominatable creatures....but they are cute! and funny! So did you put out an umbrella for the lad/lass? LOL.....wonderful capture Val....big smile on my face....Have a glorious day. #10433815

Julie Burnett December 01, 2012

What a great in the moment capture, V! Love the expression and as always, your clarity amazes me!! #10444424

Stephen Zacker December 01, 2012

I am still smiling :-) #10444604

Laura E. Swan December 01, 2012

Ahhhhh, but look what you got! This is priceless. And lets face it. Those little acrobats are so entertaining and cute. Right? :))) Hee Hee...

You do realize if this goes GOLD you will have to put peanuts in that feeder!!! :D

Love it Val!!

-LOTW #10445993

Jim Baines January 19, 2013

You've just gotta love this! I think these li'l critters are as shrewd as any on the planet and the ones here in the Lone Star State are certainly amongst the most cunning of them all. They have teased and tormented my dogs for years and trick them every time! Except for one female German Shepherd, Zelda, who would not tolerate them, or even a butterfly or bee, on her property and killed several. This is a brilliant capture and presentation, Val! #10523460

Summer A. Kozisek January 22, 2013

They are unstoppable, but so adorable. I love this capture!! #10527157

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