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Portrait of a (Nutty) Mother

© Tess L. Yee

Portrait of a (Nutty) Mother

Uploaded: October 16, 2009

Description

I guess I'll let you shoot a portrait or two, since you were nice enough to give me this wonderful walnut. When you're finished shooting, just dig your hand into that bowl you've got, and toss me another nut or two. The kids are still nursing some, and frankly...I'm drained!

And please, if you would be so kind, crop off my tummy. I don't care to have all of the internet examining my sagging ta-ta's.

Thanks a lot, NikonMonster.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 10/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 640, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 16, 2009

Fantastic close-up, Tess. I think she is enjoying that treat. #1192915

Joy Rector October 16, 2009

love this shot #8042246

Val Feldman level-deluxe October 16, 2009

LOL! Such a vain little thing she is!! Great shot, Tess - you caught a really cute expression here! #8042260

Robert R. Goodman October 16, 2009

Hi Tess,Beautiful capture.Our squirrels don't look anything like this!!!!! #8042277

Amy M. Wilson October 16, 2009

Beautiful close-up capture, dof and details, nicely done, Tess! #8042293

Lynne Morris October 16, 2009

What a gorgeous capture Tess. #8042298

Jyri Vissak October 16, 2009

Another great macro! #8042310

Teresa P October 16, 2009

Great job on this. Love the clarity, tone and depth.
#8042328

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic October 16, 2009

Walnuts get them every time! What a great catch, Tess! #8042362

Monnie Ryan October 16, 2009

Tess, members of the Sagging Ta-Ta Club thank you for the huge laugh this morning! :-D Fantastic close-up of this cutie, too! #8042488

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 16, 2009

A Fantastic portrait Tess! Jeff #8042510

Tess L. Yee October 16, 2009

Super big thanks for all of these fabulous comments!

(glad you had a hearty chuckle, Monnie!) #8042608

Jessica Jenney October 16, 2009

You should get the gold just for your stories, Tess! Amazing capture!!! #8042634

Cindy Harrison October 16, 2009

This is great!! love this little guy :} #8042659

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer October 16, 2009

Cute little fella! And very funny too!! :0)
Simply adorable capture, Tess. #8042772

Melissa G. Meiselman October 16, 2009

Wonderful close up of this handsome squirrel taken with sharp detail and terrific shallow DOF, Tess!! #8042843

Martha R. Mazon level-classic October 16, 2009

You've totally changed the way I think about squirrels, Tess! Another fantastic squirrel portrait with great clarity and detail and a priceless expression. #8042923

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic October 16, 2009

These squirrels are just so precious, Tess. You capture them beautifully, with such great detail -- and conversation. #8042943

ROLAN NARMAN October 16, 2009

Another fantastic capture Tess! Well done! #8042950

Tess L. Yee October 16, 2009

Huge thanks to Jessica, Cindy, Kirsten, Melissa, Martha, Mary Beth, and Rolan for those awesome comments!

And again, thanks to everyone for indulging my storytelling! #8043011

Tiia Vissak October 16, 2009

a wonderful portrait! #8043057

Graham Robards October 16, 2009

OMG I am rolling in laughter over the captions, I just love the shots of the Squirrels Tess LOL!!!! I just wish we had them over here.

When I was in Canada a little one sat near the window outside my bedroom, lovely creatures. ~Pat #8043113

Patricia White October 16, 2009

You are so funny. You have great patience for this. Great shots, keep it up I love it. #8043240

Tess L. Yee October 16, 2009

Thanks for those super comments Tiia, Pat, and Patricia!

And don't worry...there's plenty more where these came from (squirrels AND images!). #8043271

John Connolly October 16, 2009

What a superb close up animal portrait. Tess! Your detail is exemplary!
Love the fun text! #8043497

Colette M. Metcalf October 16, 2009

Love it:) #8043548

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic October 16, 2009

Too cute!! #8043680

Evy Johansen level-classic October 16, 2009

Wonderful capture of this cuty, Tess!! Great light and great composition!! #8044113

Barbara Waldoch October 17, 2009

Cool shot, Tess! #8044572

Brett Dolsen October 17, 2009

Beautifull closeup animal capture with great clarity Tess!!Brett #8044592

Tess L. Yee October 17, 2009

Thanks for those fabulous comments John, Colette, Carolyn, Evy, Sabrina, Barbara, and Brett! #8044895

Eugenio Diaz October 17, 2009

Amazing, squirrel image and great close up, excellent details, and exposure!
Well done, Tess! #8046118

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic October 17, 2009

This is just an amazing portrait with exceptional detail Tess. Very well done. #8046401

Freddy Bland October 18, 2009

Very nice, Tess! You have several fantastic squirrel images. This one is just over the top! #8046876

Tess L. Yee October 19, 2009

Thank you Eugenio, RJ, and Freddy for those fantastic comments!

This is MommaSquirrel, and while she isn't as 'socialized' as The Bold One and Faux, she's still fairly comfortable around me. #8049211

Chuck S. Frizzell October 20, 2009

Great shot. #8053493

Tess L. Yee October 20, 2009

Thanks for the comment, Chuck! #8053684

Hal Bambrick October 20, 2009

Super Cool Closeup!!!!!!!. #8053962

Tess L. Yee October 21, 2009

Thanks for dropping off such a nice comment, Hal! #8056203

Kaye Burazin October 23, 2009

What an adorable story to go with this fantastic capture. Love your sense of humor #8065554

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic October 24, 2009

This is up, close and superb shot showing the fine details with great clarity and sharpness. Awesome work! #8067927

Tess L. Yee October 25, 2009

Thank you for those great comments, Kaye & Reynaldo! #8071307

Melanie D. Fuelling October 26, 2009

I'm just lovin' all your squirrel captures - I think this is my favorite - and your comments so cute :-))) they really do add to the photo, even though the photos really speak for themselves they are so vivid and expressive. You do awesome work! #8073906

Tess L. Yee October 26, 2009

Thanks for that fantastic comment, Melanie! I'm glad you're enjoying the squirrels (and my brand of humor)! #8074122

Christine Lobsinger level-classic November 20, 2009

OMG TESS... THIS IS HILARIOUS!!!!
INTO MY FAV'S.. I wish I could PUT YOU AND YOUR FUNNY COMMENTARY IN MY FAV'S...
CHRISTINE
SMILING #8148943

Tess L. Yee December 01, 2009

Hahaha Christine! Thank you for such a super comment! #8181833

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