Little Orphan

Leena  Hedman

Little Orphan

Found after a hurricane, this little baby squirrel spent a few days with us before going to a wildlife rehab center. He was very sweet.

Little Orphan belongs to the following groups:

Animal Photography -*4 legged & furry shots Only*, Baby Animals (No Kittens or Puppies, 3/day), Cutest of the Cute and Squirrels & Chipmunks Available for sale as

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Little Orphan by Leena  Hedman
Little Orphan by Leena  Hedman
  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer

    Precious, and touching story.

  • Charlene Aycock IPA

    Charlene Aycoc...

    great pic

  • carpenter777

    carpenter777

    how sweet

  • Kelly McGill

    Kelly McGill

    Beautiful.. shows how delicate life is and how precious it is too.

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you Kimberly, Charlene, carpenter and Kelly for your comments!!

  • Heather Loster

    Heather Loster

    so cute. i raised one after it fell through our chimney. it really does make you appreciate nature.

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you candid!

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    You are a gentle soul with a loving heart Sis. Wonderful photo with lots of heart.

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you dear Bro!

  • Per E. Gunnarsen

    Per E. Gunnarsen

    So cute, and I like the sephia tone

  • Adela Hriscu

    Adela Hriscu

    ohhhhhhh..so sweet indeed!

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you Per Einar and Adela!

  • ltruskett

    ltruskett

    Poor baby. What a sweetie. Nice capture.

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thanks!

  • DWarren

    DWarren

    Makes me want to cry…precious photo!!

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Don cry, it all turned out well! Thank you for your comment!

  • KittenGirl

    KittenGirl

    aww he looks so cute – i love the way you care for wildlife so much – good shot

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you!

  • joan warburton

    joan warburton

    Oh, how sweet! Wonderful photo!

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you Joan!

  • aneta

    aneta

    wow, amazing!

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you!

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    Ahhhhhh….what a precious little handful, so perfect. The sepia tones you’ve used enhance this subject and add to its softness.

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you Anni, I appreciate your comments!

  • mlgkats

    mlgkats

    aw how sweet, i see you are another person with a big heart, have you heard on how he is doing?

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you! He and he’s brother were released back to the nature when they were ready to survive on their own.

  • Bramble

    Bramble

    What a wonderfully tender image.

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you !

  • Barb Leopold

    Barb Leopold

    Gorgeous shot – they are so delicate. Well captured BlackSwan!

  • SnapHappy

    SnapHappy

    adorable

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you!

  • Gayle Shaw

    Gayle Shaw

    Beautiful picture and very touching story, it is wonderful to have such caring people in this world caring for our wildlife.

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you Gayle!

  • Tabitha B

    Tabitha B

    ah!!!! so cute..love the tones

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you very much!

  • Jennifer Vickers

    Jennifer Vickers

    Ah how sweet. So tiny great image

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you Jennifer!

  • Patricia Anne McCarty

    Patricia Anne ...

    AWWWWWWWWW so sweeeeet!

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thanks Patricia!

  • purelydecorative

    purelydecorative

    This is divine, and nicely processed as well.

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you!

  • avionz

    avionz

    Great image. Wonderful tone.

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you avionz!

  • Hobbers

    Hobbers

    Wow! Incredible photo. Brilliant use of sepia.

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you!

  • jerry  alcantara

    jerry alcantara

    adorable creature,great shot

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you Jerry!

  • screamqueen

    screamqueen

    wow, so cute, great shot

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you screamqueen!

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    OMG that is so cute, well done!

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you kcranmer!

  • Michelle Boyer

    Michelle Boyer

    Adorable

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you Michelle!

  • paulevelin

    paulevelin

    splendid artwork!!!

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you paulevelin!! I appreciate it!

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Omg!!!!! He’s so cute…. poor little thing!!!! And this is an awesome image! Nice job!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you Jan!

  • RLHall

    RLHall

    Awwww…poor little guy, so adorable and sweet…

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you! He had a brother, too. They both survived. :-)

  • Angela Harburn

    Angela Harburn

    This is just SO beautiful – going straight to my favourites – superb in sepia too!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you very much Angela!

  • Tallulah

    Tallulah

    Beautiful shot. How small and vulnerable, what an adorable little baby squirrel. Touching image.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you Lisa!

  • Melissa Kirkham

    Melissa Kirkham

    Stunning photo, great story

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you Melissa!

  • Cathy Cale

    Cathy Cale

    How great to be able to save his life.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you Cathy. It felt great to be able to help him. He had a brother,too. They cried at night and I had to get up and feed them every 2-3 hours. Both survived! =D

  • Kurt  Tutschek

    Kurt Tutschek

    how sweet – lovely capture, perfect in sepia.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you Kurt!

  • Jerry Zhang

    Jerry Zhang

    cute little thing, thanks so much for taking it in!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    I’m a sucker for animals..and they all know it! LoL! I have so many rescue stories it isn’t funny…Anyway, thank you for stopping by at my gallery!

  • Karen Cook

    Karen Cook

    Oh my goodness ~ look at how tiny he is! What a beautiful image :o)

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you Karen! He was tiny, but full of spunk! Have you ever heard a baby squirrel cry? It wakes you up. I had to get up at night to feed him and his brother 2-3 times, no alarm clock nesessary…lol!

  • bluelightning

    bluelightning

    Very nice! Touching. I like how you faded into black around the edges and the sepia tone adds to the effect. Great job! =)

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you so much!

  • greenfrog153

    greenfrog153

    Awwwwwwwwwwwww

    This is absolutely beautiful.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you Greenfrog!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    awwww how sweet !

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you!

  • Nixter

    Nixter

    How cute! beautiful image.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you very much!

  • Crockpot

    Crockpot

    SO CUTE!!!! Good for you for taking the little guy to a rehab. :) We did the same thing with a gosling we found last spring.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thanks! He was a little lovable rascal!!! LoL!! He did very well after recovering from the initial shock.

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Aaaww. Seriously, who could walk by when an baby like this is in need. A wonderful memory captured.

  • digitalmidge

    digitalmidge

    Ow, this is such a cute picture, the little baby is so adorable and precious… ;-) I worked at an avian wildlife rehab centre in Suisun, CA some years ago, and I got to ‘cuddle’ some sweet babies like this one as well, it was great…

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you!! Helping gives more than it takes, doesn’t it?

  • digitalmidge

    digitalmidge

    Oh yes, and how, I have so many stories Leena, someday we should share some…. ;-) Maybe I’ll start a blog on my page here!!!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    I would LOVE to hear your stories! Let me know whenyour blog is up!!

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    So sweet i hope it made it :)

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you! He and his brother grew up and were released back to nature. Happy ending!

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    Thanks for the update, it is nice to know there was a happy ending :)

  • Leena Hedman replied

    You’re welcome! I love your portfolio and will visit later. Has spring arrived yet to your beautiful country?

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    It has arrived allegedly LOL Snow and hail showers all day today :)

  • Leena Hedman replied

    LoL! I’m originally from Finland, they had a sunny, beautiful day today, according to my dad, but then again, whole winter has been oddly warm. It’s thundery here in Florida, nasty summer weather on it’s way…yay..=P

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    It is a good job i don’t like the hot weather. LOL

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Winters are perfect here, summers not so much. Speaking of crazy weather, I was in London July-04. Rain and sun, sun and rain, every 5 min had to take off the raincoat or put it back on. And it was soooo windy..LoL!!!

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    LOL That will teach you to come to the UK Normally it stops raining before you get the coat on fully :)

  • Leena Hedman replied

    LoL!!

  • MichelleR

    MichelleR

    Wow!!! Fabulous shot. So cute and tiny.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you! He was a rascal despite his size. ;-)

  • L i v i a

    L i v i a

    Stunning!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you Livia!

  • PeterGregory

    PeterGregory

    Lovely shot…

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you Peter! =)

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    So tiny-so sweet-superb shot!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you very much!

  • TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    Absolutely Beautiful….... and such a Tender photo!! Gorgeous!! :-))

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you so much!!! =)

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Soo sweet!!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you Helene!!!

  • Mary Broome

    Mary Broome

    Gorgeous little creature… hope it was ok

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you Mary. Yes, he and his brother grew up happy and healthy and were released back to nature! =)

  • Jennifer Woodward

    Jennifer Woodward

    Awwwwww! Can’t believe I missed this!! So cute!! :-)

  • Glitter

    Glitter

    oh wow what a wonderfull little wonder!!
    that’s so sweet of you to take him in and help him ‘till he could go to a rehab center!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you Glitter! We do rescue work when needed. =)

  • Glitter

    Glitter

    Well that is to be admired!!! you can be very proud of yourself! truely wonderfull that there are still good people here on earth that care about nature and animals just like you do! xx

  • jacqi

    jacqi

    What a gorgeous little baby but look at those sharp claws!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you! He looks so helpless but he sure was able to climb out of his box when he got hungry!! LoL!

  • iffymood

    iffymood

    what a cutie, glad he was found.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you very much Leanne! =)

  • TRussotto

    TRussotto

    Awwww! How precious.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you very much! =)

  • Sherry Osborn

    Sherry Osborn

    How precious life is. Very beautiful!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you so much! = )

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Dear customer – thank you so much for you purchase! =)

  • JaredJames

    JaredJames

    AWWWW so cute!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you Jared! =)

  • mateusz

    mateusz

    Beautiful

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you mateusz! =)

  • gillsart

    gillsart

    poor little darling!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you for stopping by to see him!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    awwww so sweet ! thanks for caring for him

  • Leena Hedman replied

    I felt like I was priviledged to be able to help him and his little brother. And now I can say that I’ve kissed a baby squirrel, and it tastes sweet! :D Thank you for stopping by!

  • Firedrake

    Firedrake

    That is the cutest

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you very much! =)

  • Leah Highland

    Leah Highland

    How sweet is that? What a doll and such a perfect picture.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you very much Leah!

  • Matt Roberts

    Matt Roberts

    Too cute.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you kindly!

  • VanSnuG

    VanSnuG

    Plucked a string in my heart. Lovely Image.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you very much for your comment, means a lot!

  • Moxy

    Moxy

    Cute!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you Moxy!

  • izzybeth

    izzybeth

    ohhhhhh.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    =)

  • Kelsey Williams

    Kelsey Williams

    A precious and stirring photograph! The shot is filled with tenderness and warmth. All the world needs is a little compassion.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    I did hold him and his brother first under my shirt, next to my heart, to get their cold little bodies warm. It usually works well with baby animals. They hear your heart beat and feel the warmth, and don’t want to give up quite yet. Once I picked up a dying baby sparrow from a pail of water, she needed to be next to my skin for hours, but she made it! =) Thank you for your lovely comment!

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda

    Wouldn’t have guessed what he was. Good for you for taking him in!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you Dayonda! =)

  • Jodie Carruthers

    Jodie Carruthers

    Beautiful

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you very much Jodie!

  • Maria White

    Maria White

    amazing…so sweet!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you kindly!

  • Liesl Yvette Wilson

    Liesl Yvette W...

    Awwwwwwwwwwww! How gorgeous he is and what a fab shot! Well done you!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you very much!

  • Sabine Spiesser

    Sabine Spiesser

    So sweet!!!!!!!!!!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you Sabine!

  • Chelsea Lee

    Chelsea Lee

    That is the most precious thing i have ever seen, You captured innocence and helplessness is the most beautiful way. Great shot!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you kindly! Much appreciated!

  • betha

    betha

    This is really amazing stuff!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you so much Betha! ( Forgive me for not replying earlier, I had no access to computer during my vacation.)

  • julie08

    julie08

    so cute:)

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you kindly, Julie!

  • KEITH  R. WILLIAMS

    KEITH R. WILL...

    great shot

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you so much Keith! And please, do forgive me for the belated-thank-yous – I had no access to computer on my vacation.

  • geosgurl

    geosgurl

    Aww! how adorable!!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you very much Amanda!
    ( sorry about my belated thank-yous, I just got back my summer vacation!)

  • olcay

    olcay

    wow!what is it.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    It’s a baby squirrel. =)

  • tess1731

    tess1731

    I hope this little fellow made it being so young to be without it’s mother …Great shot

  • Leena Hedman replied

    He and his brother went to a rehab place, grew up and were released back to nature. =) Thank you very much!

  • tess1731

    tess1731

    So good to hear that …Excellent

  • saleire

    saleire

    AW…..this is the sweetest!!!!! WEll done!!!!!!

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Thank you very much!

  • janetnorris

    janetnorris

    adorable!

    love your work :)

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you very much, I appreciate it!

  • Tanie m

    Tanie m

    AAAAWWWW what a precious moment to have captured.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you very much Tanie!

  • OzzMan54

    OzzMan54

    Leena, This picture is totally heartwarming, Thank You.

    Ozzman54

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank YOU OzzMan! Much appreciated!

  • Marilyns

    Marilyns

    oh ! so small ! you are a sweetheart leena , ! may all human beings be as kind as you are !beautiful and moving !

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you dear Marilyn! xxoo

  • Hagen

    Hagen

    Awwww

  • Leena Hedman replied

    =)

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner

    Too cute. Love it.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you much!

  • DiEtte Henderson

    DiEtte Henderson

    how precious! What a sweet image.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you kindly!

  • Dottie Palmer

    Dottie Palmer

    How perfectly precious!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you Dottie!

  • MDossat

    MDossat

    Cute little critter. Love the sepia tones.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you so much! =)

  • MarianaEwa

    MarianaEwa

    Absolute adorable!!!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you much! =)

  • seawhisper

    seawhisper

    stunning :)

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you so much! =)

  • Karin  Mai

    Karin Mai

    So sweet so precious,

    Theres nothing more rewarding than looking after little orphane wildlife until you can get them to a wildlife shelter.
    I have done this so many times, Baby sugar gliders, Baby kookaburras, cuckoos and eastern water dragons.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    You are just like me then! They are so precious! I have had several baby opossums, baby doves, baby blue jays, baby mockingbirds, snakes and such and then of course all my domestic animal rescues…=)

  • Danielle Espin

    Danielle Espin

    Gorgeous… so beautiful

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you Danielle! =)

  • Rachel Dimond

    Rachel Dimond

    This is so beautiful, you captured it perfectly :-)

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you so much!

  • Karin  Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    how absolutely precious xx

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you Karin! xxxxx

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    aww hes so sweet … glad you rescued him xxx

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you! He and his brother were soooo darling! I adore squirrels! xxxxx

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    wow thats a great photo.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you very much!

  • Marilyns

    Marilyns

    wow !! i ve been caught by the thumbnail , and thought “what is this ? ” and it appears to be one of the most moving photo ever !!! what a lovely image !!im so happy he (she ? ) could be rescued and live !!!! hugzz

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you so much dearest Marilyn!!There were two boys, the other one was in poor shape, but both of them made it! xxxxxxxxx

  • Terri Chandler

    Terri Chandler

    What an amazing capture Leena. I’m struck by the detail as you can so clearly see that even one so tiny has a very fine set of sharp toenails all ready. xo Well done! xo

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you very much! xxx

  • Sally Omar

    Sally Omar

    Absolutely Adorable!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxo

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you dear Sally! xxxxx

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    Absolutely gorgeous shot.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you so much my friend! xxx

  • sneha

    sneha

    soooooo swweeeet!!
    awsome!!!!!!!!1

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you very much!

  • Katariina Lonnakko

    Katariina Lonn...

    Ihana kuva, niin pieni oravanpoikanen, tykkään sepiasta myös =)

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Kitos Katariina!

  • Ritva Ikonen

    Ritva Ikonen

    Aivan ihastuttava ja liikuttava kuva. Tuo sepia tosiaan toimii hienosti. Enpä olisi itse hoksannut kokeilla tällaisessa kuvassa!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Monet kiitokset!

  • Louise Robinson

    Louise Robinson

    Beautiful photo! Love the lighting, it really sets the mood!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank yo for your kind comments!

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Such a cute baby survivor! Great capture

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you very much!

  • shooterrn

    shooterrn

    awesome, so tiny. Glad the little one survived the hurricane!

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you!

  • jdmphotography

    jdmphotography

    I would love to see this in the new group, “Baby Animals” ......... Adorable ! ........ (-:

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you for the hint!

  • adellecousins

    adellecousins

    ohhh myyyy goodness!!!!!!!!! This is just the most beautiful image i have seen, beautiful work and i comend you on your generosity in helping this little guy. I know i would do the same and probably be in my element in helping him :)

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you for your kind words. Helping little creatures is as natural to me as breathing. Never think twice…

  • P3T3

    P3T3


    CONGRATULATIONS..you have been featured in Baby Animals group

  • Leena Hedman replied

    WoooHoooo!! Thank you so much for the great honor!!!!

  • izzybeth

    izzybeth

    I used to have this one in my favorites. I am happy to place it at the top of my list now!!! This image is one of my first favorites when I joined the Bubble.

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you so much my friend! What an honor!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fabulous,

  • Leena Hedman replied

    Thank you Scott!

  • Ruth Lambert

    Ruth Lambert 16 days ago

    Fantastic capture!

  • Leena Hedman replied 16 days ago

    Thank you Ruth!

  • maxy

    maxy 16 days ago

    Awwwwww – you are so kind to take him in!!! What a sweet little one! Love the way you show this cutie off in sepia! I’ll bet he/she’s grown up quite handsome too! Beautiful! xx

  • Leena Hedman replied 16 days ago

    Thank you ever so kindly! He and his brother did very well, and were released back to nature when they were old enough. =)

  • lorilee

    lorilee 16 days ago

    What a precious image!!!!! Thank you for submitting it into the Squirrels and Chipmunks Group!!!

  • Leena Hedman replied 16 days ago

    Thank you, and also thank you for your group for the little critters!

  • gothgirl

    gothgirl 15 days ago

    This is just lovely and I think the sepia colour really makes it

  • Leena Hedman replied 15 days ago

    Thank you very much !!!

  • Bellavista2

    Bellavista2 14 days ago

    To adorable for words, brilliant capture:=}

  • Leena Hedman replied 14 days ago

    Thank you very much for your kind comments!

  • Vickie Emms

    Vickie Emms 14 days ago

    awwww Bless it’s little heart,,,,,,,,,congrats on all your features

  • Leena Hedman replied 13 days ago

    Thank you so much Vickie!

  • lorilee

    lorilee 14 days ago

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Your SWEET photo is being FEATURED in the group, Squirrels and Chipmunks!!!!

  • Leena Hedman replied 13 days ago

    WoooOooHOooooOOOo! Thank you so much for the honor! I’m thrilled!!!

  • Susanne Correa

    Susanne Correa 10 days ago

    Oh what a lovely capture I am so glad you took care of the baby I wish we had more caring people like you in this world :)

  • Leena Hedman replied 9 days ago

    Thank you very much for your kind comment!! x

  • Chappy

    Chappy 1 day ago

    Very cute pic Leena…do you get visitation rights on him

  • Leena Hedman replied about 21 hours ago

    Thank you very much Chappy! He and his brother were returned back to nature after they grew big enough to fend for themselves. =)

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