My Apprentice

[Hendri Venter]

While trying to capture some ground squirrel interaction in Nossob camp, Kgalagadi recently I paused for a while to relax in the shade when I noticed this Ground Squirrel showed interest in my camera. I quickly grabbed my 7D with 100-400 and created this image. Removed some OOF poles in the top half of the image.

Canon 7D
Canon 100-400 Lens
ISO 200
F7.1
1/1600
Aperture Priority

Sorry for my lack of participation lately but been very busy in the new office and did not do a lot of shooting. I do however have a few images I would like to share from my recent trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

Wishing you all the happiness of the season and peace and prosperity in the new year.

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Hendri, I think she might have preferred to use the 'Live view' function for this one. :)

Nice to see a skimmer pod.

TFS
Steve

[Harshad Barve]

This is insane and I am rolling on floor and laughing

Terrific image
TFS

[Robert Amoruso]

Thanks for sharing this humorous moments Hendri.

[Hilary Hann]

This is great, if you can't sell this to some advertising agency I'd be very surprised. What a fun shot.

[Joerg Rockenberger]

This is hysterical. I'd imagine that Canon might be interested in using it in one of their advertisements. Well exposed despite the harsh lighting as well. JR

[Rachel Hollander]

This is great. I can see the commercial now:

"The tough part is getting someone to carry it for you. But Canon's EOS system is so simple, anyone can use it."

TFS,
Rachel

[DanWalters]

Very funny!

[Norm Dulak]

Since this image has been posted in the "Wildlife, Image Critiques" forum, I presume that an accurate, critical analysis is expected. So here goes!

I like this image, because of its many desirable attributes. Contrast and color saturation are excellent, and the image is tack sharp. And the major subject of the image is well positioned according to the rule-of-thirds. Well done Hendri! :)

And Happy Holidays to Hendri and everyone else on BPN! :p

Norm

[Morkel Erasmus]

you know I like this, my friend. excellent thinking here and a great moment to make us smile. IQ is tops too...hope to see you more active now with some of your amazing recent sightings to share!

[Charles Glatzer]

Love it.

Most likely a Canon QC agent checking the AF -lol

Happy Holidays to all,

Chas

[Sid Garige]

Tell your Apprentice to put some pants on. jeez.... :p


Happy holidays to you too.

[Hendri Venter]

Thanks everyone. Some good comments above.:)

[Andrew Merwin]

That's a real giggle. TFS.

[Myer Bornstein]

great it is funny and a happy holiday to all

[Randy Stout]

Hendri:

This one really made me laugh. Lets see the images he took!:p

Cheers

Randy

[Todd Frost]

Love it :cheers:
TFS
Todd

[Hendri Venter]

Thanks guys. I'm glad you enjoyed it.:)

Randy her images were all soft - Lady behind the camera:D

[Charles Glatzer]

Love the new logo, priceless.

Chas

[Carl Gandolfo]

haha....and he DOES look happy to see you!! :)

[Danny J Brown]

Hendri,

This one is over the top......so funny and cute. All well said above. What a photo?!!!!

DB

[philperry]

Shame on you Hendri. Wildlife exploitation - I guess you pay her peanuts ! :)

[Hendri Venter]

Thanks for the comments everyone.