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Grace Scalzo
03-31-2009, 12:51 PM
The snowy was sitting in the dunes not doing much when this squirrel came up from behind her, stopped for a second, then scurried on down the hill. The owl had recently eaten and must not have been hungry. Thankfully, Axel saw this image in camera and can vouch for its authenticity, I've never seen anything like it. ;) (Maybe should go in wildlife, but I usually hang out here)

1/1000, f8, ISO400
50D + 500mm + 1/4tc + tripod
Axel Hildebrandt
03-31-2009, 12:58 PM
Very cool and unique! I'm glad you posted it and yes, I can vouch for it. :)
David Roach
03-31-2009, 01:08 PM
That's got to be one BLIND squirrel!!!!
denise ippolito
03-31-2009, 01:24 PM
Grace, That's amazing! Can hardly believe it!!
Grace Scalzo
03-31-2009, 01:33 PM
PS- After I posted this, I ran some USM on the entire image and it looks better,not sure how to repost. But you get the story here, just an unbelievable scene to witness.
Ramon M. Casares
03-31-2009, 01:36 PM
Amazing!!! What a great secene you've captured!! Great light, great poses, comp, DOF, all is A+
Congratulaitons!
Axel Hildebrandt
03-31-2009, 01:54 PM
PS- After I posted this, I ran some USM on the entire image and it looks better,not sure how to repost. But you get the story here, just an unbelievable scene to witness.

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Stu Bowie
03-31-2009, 02:16 PM
Stunning light Grace, and what a sighting. In the animal kingdom, especially the cats, if they have eaten, their normal prey can walk past at a distance, and they wont even glance at it.
Ákos Lumnitzer
03-31-2009, 02:26 PM
Very cool Grace. Very cool. Great to see predator and prey together in a happy affair. :D Better you post here, because the owl is bigger than the squirrel. (my silly reasoning) LOL! Another great natural history image and the story too. :)
Grady Weed
03-31-2009, 02:43 PM
Grace, I would say you have a very unique image here, for sure. How many sayings can you come up with to go on a wall poster for inspiration or caution etc...One that comes to mind for the squirrell is " Where are my glasses". Remember humor inspires. And this images does that and a good laugh. Well captured
Kim Rollins
03-31-2009, 03:11 PM
Lucky Squirrel.

Lucky you for being where you were at the time.
Judy Lynn Malloch
03-31-2009, 04:48 PM
Wonderful capture Grace and the timing on this was amazing as already said. Congratulations on a great image !!!
Lowell Sims
03-31-2009, 06:46 PM
That's a once in a lifetime shot.
Jim Fenton
04-01-2009, 11:24 AM
I am absolutely jealous...once in a life time and excellent Grace :)
LouBuonomo
04-02-2009, 09:39 AM
I would have wet myself from laughter.. Super super capture.
Juan Aragonés
05-31-2009, 01:29 PM
Hey Grace I missed this one and I have to say that it is really an amazing photograph. Very cool :-)