Pretty in Ochre
“While strolling around my quiet neighbourhood, a quick leaf turn and a speedy little tail told me of the presence of a curious Chipmunk. I knelt down and waited. There she was, peeking through a fallen leaf. She leapt closer and I started to capture frames.
Her sweet face was delightful. The camera clicks kept her amused, and she decided to get a better view of the noisy device. She climbed up an oak trunk of a warm ochre shade and offered me her best inquiering pose –her coat in perfect camouflage with the oak bark..”
(Location: Countryside in Lexington, MA, USA)
Artist statement: My photographs are not enhanced; they represent the true nature and colours of the subjects as captured by the lens. I never lure my animated subjects to come close to me: spontaneity is the key.
This is an original uncropped image.
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All proceeds from the sales of this image will be donated to:
Teaming with Wildlife
The Teaming with Wildlife Coalition includes conservationists who support the goal of restoring and conserving the nation’s wildlife (USA).
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Carmen, creator of Art for Conservation
Pretty in Ochre belongs to the following groups:
Art for Conservation Available for sale asMatted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints and Framed Prints
Jeff Burns
Very cool shot. Well framed
Carmen Mandel-...
Thank you, Jeff, so nice you stopped by.
Lance Leopold
Wish we had these guys in Australia,Carmen,lovely shot!!
mick
ohh i wont one !
Carmen Mandel-...
Thank you, Lance. Chipmunks are delightful!.
Carmen Mandel-...
Mick, thank you for your expressing your feelings … :-)
Carmen Mandel-...
Lance, thank you for adding this pretty Chipmunk to your favourites.