I pledge squirrelegiance, to the flag, ....
This Eastern Grey Squirrel image was created in Rondeau Provicial Park, Ontario with the Canon 500mm f/4L IS lens, the 1.4X II TC, and the EOS-1D MIII. ISO 640. Evaluative metering +2/3 stop: 1/320 sec. at f/7.1. Fill flash at -2 1/3 stops with Better Beamer.
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What a stare. I like the framing of the squirrel, together with his arm on his chest. This is amazingly sharp Artie, showing good detail throughout. I would maybe tone down the tree a bit, as I feel it would make the squirrel pop even more.
I really like the inquisitive pose and the sharpness too. The BG is a beautiful colour. All the focus seems to go right to those dark brown eyes:) FF I would guess.
I agree about toning down the tree.
Lovely critter.
Excellent pose, Artie. Where is Nonda lately?
I used a curves adjustment layer to tone down the tree. To bring out the details in the squirrel a bit more, I used a selective color adjustment layer. In the neutrals, just increase black levels a bit.
Thanks David, While the tree is overdone--it was a light grey--the squirrel is mega!
Do I know Nonda?
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You should. Nonda Surratt is the squirrel queen of BPN.Originally Posted by Arthur Morris
:) :) :) I remember the name. I have to hand here some more.
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I must admit I like the repost better. considering the location of the image I'll bet the squirrel is singing "Oh Canada"!
The like the pose a lot and the repost of the squirrel is an improvement, IMO as I thought the original was a bit light (unless this squirrel is a lot different in color than what I'm used to seeing). The 2-tone nose/forehead area looks like this guy (gal ?) is molting out of its winter coat into its summer duds.
Neat pose. I also like the framing of the tree branches.
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