Motif-Morning

[Nonda Surratt]

Yea, yea more yard creatures:p

M111, 400f5.6@f5.6 ISO 320 (why in the world did I choose that?), 1/400, -1/3

[Gail Spitler]

i just knew there was a backlit squirrel somewhere and it probably was in your yard.(smile)

I keep looking at the image and wonder if it should be cropped into a horizontal by cutting it immediately above the tail. I like the overall squirrel better that way, but a tailless squirrel doesn't really make it. Too bad the tail wasn't over it's back where it is supposed to be. Does this guy look like he has the summer doldrums???

Seriously -- it is a great image. Love the light coming through the ears, and through the hairs on the back.
Well done. Thanks for sharing.
Gail

[Harold Davis]

a tailless squirrel just looks like a rat!!!!:D so i'd leave the tail. i might lighten the squirrel just a tad. he looks a little dark. very sharp!!

[Nonda Surratt]

Gail, LOL have quite a few BL sq images just going for recent. Squirrels often let their tails hang when they are relaxed so the position looks quite natural to me.

Here's a mom sq really relaxed:D I have images of them draped over branches and other very undignified positions.
http://thusie.smugmug.com/photos/116599595_sWPCv-L.jpg

This youngster was just enjoying the morning sun and this seems to be one of their favorite spots. Thanks and glad you like the image!

[Gail Spitler]

Nonda, talk about LOL. I love the park bench sloucher.Gail

[carole wiley]

I too think he is a bit dark. Love it as presented...they are so often busy, I love the contemplative look on him. He deffinately needs his tail.

[Alfred Forns]

Harold ......... a squirrel is nothing but a rat with sex appeal !!!! :)

Love the pose Nonda and the framing is just right for me !!! Would have liked some fill flash Does seem to help in these type that you want detail !!! Big Congrats !!!

[Nonda Surratt]

Tisk , Tisk rats and sqs are very different beasties;)

Lightened up a bit..Better now?

[Harold Davis]

i toned down the tail too!!

[Nonda Surratt]

Nah..tail is part of the BL thing:p

[carole wiley]

Much more better!

[Gus Cobos]

Nice little pet Nonda,
What do you feed him to keep him in your yard? I like your repost better. The composition works for me...:cool:

[Nonda Surratt]

Gus they move around, don't stay in our yard all the time, but most are here everyday for a bit. Course with the two big oaks, two big walnut trees and the neighbors hickory trees they are pretty much good to go food wise.:) They do have a feeding station and we put out food twice a day, not much, but they enjoy the snacks I guess.

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Great capture Nonda. Excellent composition and the repost is great.
Congrats

[Desmond Chan]

Nonda, your repost does seem to be better, although I don't find the original particularly dark. I think Harold's attempt is a tiny little bit too bright. Sorry Harold :)

[Julie Kenward]

Repost is definitely better! Nicer, more even lighting is always a good thing. Great pose and wonderful subject! I loves me some squirrels!

[Nonda Surratt]

Thanks again..!