Inspiring Photo: The Poser #9818000

The Poser

Uploaded: February 24, 2010

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ScarBack, at your service. Available for candid portraiture, (nearly) every Saturday morning at the park. I'm the most stable fella out here (in other words, I've learned to sit very still). My services aren't cheap (Diamond Brand walnuts, at a minimum), but who wants a cheap squirrel portrait, anyway.

Exif: Model: NIKON D700

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Tess L. Yee February 24, 2010

To give you a sense of how close I am, this was shot with a 105 macro (full frame sensor, so no conversion factor). Nothing was cropped off the left, top, or bottom...just the right side. I've also got photos taken that day where his head takes up half the frame (alas, he was horribly backlit, so much of the detail was lost). #1242292

R. J. Laudenbacher February 24, 2010

I am surprised it doesn't have its little hand out for some more Diamond Brand walnuts! LOL :) Is he putting on weight? This is as all of your shots are Tess, and exceptional shot with wonderful detail. Great job! #8411872

Douglas Pignet February 24, 2010

Wow you are really getting some miliage from this wonderful squirrel..Very nice #8411897

Hal Bambrick February 24, 2010

Excellent Capture Tess,what a ham he is!!!!!. #8411922

Val Feldman February 24, 2010

It surprises me how cooperative they can be when they know food is coming their way...I have two that will take a pecan from my hand...Love little Scarback - beautiful detail - worth every penny of a portrait sitting! As always, Tess - a wonderful capture! #8411946

Tammy M. Anderson February 24, 2010

Excellent details and cute capture, Tess. Great to be able to get so close. #8411956

Tess L. Yee February 24, 2010

Thanks for the great comments, everyone!

Indeed, Valarie. They're extremely bright creatures. ScarBack is one of at least a dozen squirrels that will come up and take nuts from my hand. Several of them will actually sit at my feet and start eating!

On this particular day, I caught ScarBack attempting to get into my camera bag when I wasn't quick enough with my 'payment. #8412065

Renata Gusciora February 24, 2010

So very cute,Tess!Fabulous capture with incredible details! #8412107

Jeana Clark February 24, 2010

Your squirrel shot Are the Best Tess!!!
And your descriptions always bring
on a smile!!! Awesome details in this
fabulous shot!!!
~J~ #8412123

Marilyn Cornwell February 24, 2010
Beautiful image, Tess! #8412234

Bojan Bencic February 24, 2010
Fantastic portrait, Tess. Well worth every walnut. #8412243

Michele Wetzel February 24, 2010
Tess,
Your squirrels definitely pose for you!
Awesome lighting and details!
Shelly #8412281

Robert R. Goodman February 24, 2010
Hi Tess,that is a very cute capture.Excellent clarity and color.Our little squirrels are called Round Tails and they live underground!!!! #8412433

Jeff Robinson February 24, 2010
Great pose, detail and capture!! Jeff #8412541

Monnie Ryan February 24, 2010
This guy wasn't behind the door when the brains were passed out, that's for sure -- he knows who to cozy up to! Terrific capture! #8412606

Amy M. Wilson February 24, 2010
Great pose and capture, Tess! #8412661

Carol Eade February 24, 2010
Wonderful capture, Tess, and amazingly close up! #8412699

Patricia Seidler February 24, 2010
Another fabulous photo with great detail Tess. #8412818

Martha R. Mazon February 24, 2010
Wonderful, Tess!! I believe your squirrel is a bit of a ham. :) #8412847

Tiia Vissak February 24, 2010
a beautiful shot! #8412935

Kathleen Brennan February 24, 2010
Great portrait and well worth the walnuts! #8412963

Rony Sagy February 24, 2010
Fantastic capture, detail, color and light, Tess. And yes, I agree that your squirrel portraits and stories, are the awesome. #8413452

Freddy Bland February 24, 2010
Wonderful clarity, Tess. You've really got a knack for capturing these squirrels so excellently!! #8413771

Barbara Waldoch February 24, 2010
Excellent portrait, Tess! #8413931

Tess L. Yee February 25, 2010
Huge thanks for all of these fabulous comments! I experience such delight when I'm hanging out with these critters...it's really wonderful to share the fun with all of you! #8415907

Nadine A. Lewis February 25, 2010
The clarity is EXCEPTIONAL!!! GREAT capture, Tess!!! <>< #8415953

Ann Coates February 25, 2010
Outstanding portrait Tess and don't you just love the fact that this little guy trusts you enough to let you get so close. #8416602

Kay Beausoleil February 26, 2010
The Squirrel Whisperer! Your delight is evident in these wonderful images and creative captioning, Tess -- really fun to see! #8418399

Summer A. Kozisek March 01, 2010
Great capture Tess, fantastic details and clarity!! #8423138

Tess L. Yee March 01, 2010
Thank you Nadine, Ann, Kay, & Summer for leaving such fab comments!
Indeed, I do enjoy my time with the fuzzbutts, and have really come to appreciate their unique charms. #8424459

Siete Meeter March 02, 2010
Beautiful image, Tess!Realy love your work its fantastic!!!
#8427203

Ann H. Belus March 02, 2010
Awesome capture of this cute little fellow, Tess! #8427479

Tess L. Yee March 08, 2010
Thank you for those very kind comments, Siete and Ann! #8440156

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 07, 2010
I LOVE this series, such clarity and great detail Tess..
jo ann c #8887477

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