Are we sharing?
50mm LENS, NO ZOOM, REALLY THIS CLOSE.
I was having lunch in Grant Park + sitting on this concrete wall. All of a sudden, I felt something touching my leg + bag of sunflower seeds. When I looked down this squirrel was sitting there. After freaking out! I gave her some seeds + then started putting them between the balustrades + waited for her to look out.
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StacyLee
Gorgeous tones Arlene! Great catch!
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Stacy! I see you’ve been learning a lot about your camera! Keep up the new directions.
Dave Moilanen
What a cute capture Arlene! This little squirrel knew right where to go! :-)
Arlene Zapata replied
Hi Dave! Most animals know I have a soft spot for them.
Dave Moilanen
Nothing wrong with that Arlene! :-)
Dennis Rubin IPA
Well done, good caption on this one!
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Dennis! The squirrels in Grant Park are very used to people!
inventor
If you showed up with seeds every day that squirrel would start looking for you. I have been feeding the same squirrel on my window sill for about the last four years.
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Inventor! Grant Park is not close enough to work or home to do this every day! Does your squirrel have a name?
inventor
Mama squirrel. I have at least one picture posted of her. She came to the window the other day with mud on her face. I will post that one next.
jerry alcantara
very cool work…thanks for the comment
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Jerry! You have a beautiful portfolio!
billyboy
I guess giving you this amazing shot was just her way of saying “thanks for lunch; babe!”. This is awesome cute, and works great in BW. Nic work Arlene!
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Billy! She also got me an A+ on my decisive moment assignment for the photo class I was in @ the time!
Marion Cullen
Great timing, very effective in b&w, nice tones & texture.
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Lumineux! She was actually very interested in hanging out w/me. Seeds will get you everywhere in a squirrel’s world.
berndt2
Excellently framed, love the black and white, and the depth of field on the subject (contrasted against the flat, perfectly focussed wall) really stands out – a very cool shot!
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Berndt! Glad to hear it! :>)
Nicholas Averre
Wahat a cracker !!! great capture Arlene and your framing is spot on. Nice work :o)
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Nick! Glad to make you :>)
Jase812
Great capture ,well done.
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Jase812! Glad you like it!
J.K. York
“are we sharing?” its a constant battle to keep these little furry tailed rats out my dang bird feeders. cute as they are, and they are fun to watch, they eat me out of house and home. this one is no doubt an experienced beggar! brazen to paw you for food! lovely shot with him between the columns BTW! cheers.
Arlene Zapata
Hi James! I think the squirrels in Grant Park are very used to humans feeding them. It’s in the middle of downtown + thousands of people eat lunch there in the warm weather. Have you tried putting Vaseline on the bird feeder so they can’t hang on? One of my other neighbors put a dog cone around the branch above + below the feeder so the squirrels cant get past. You know, the kind a dog wears when they aren’t supposed to lick + bite a wound? Good luck + thanx for visiting! :>)
SNAPPYDAVE
love this shot … keen eye to pick this one out
Arlene Zapata replied
Hi SnappyDave! Nice to see your face! Thanx, I used sunflower seeds to gt her to peek out.
SNAPPYDAVE
sneaky … great plan though … they can bite you know!
Arlene Zapata replied
She touched me 1st. The little story is on the side description…
SNAPPYDAVE
cool … shes a crafty little squirrel then …
kevsphotos2008
WOW,i love this shot,
well done…...........................
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Kevin! Lucky I had my camera w/me!
larie200
adorable shot; great timing and lucky you had some seeds with you.
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx larie200, this squirrel must have some modeling experience!
Michael J Armijo
Maybe this little fellow was your PRINCE CHARMING in another life…and now he’s reincarnated as a squirrel…bcuz he sure seems overly attentive to the SIGHT OF YOU…Love this shot…thru the keyhole—it seems. :)
Arlene Zapata replied
Hi Michael! Thanx for the fave! Prince C must have been reincarnated as a gay, girlie squirrel. This one was female. ;>)
Not the 1st time a girl has come on to me in public, Tee Hee
Leena Hedman
The squirrell looks a bit suspicious of your camera..lol! Love the b/w and the composition!!
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Lena: She is wondering if she will get more sunflower seeds. Love all your Noodle Pics!
lightsmith
beautiful treatment. Works so well – was it IR or BW? Either way, it’s supurb.
Arlene Zapata replied
Hi lightsmith, Thanx. It’s a straight BW. Very grainy DOF since it’s 50mm lens + I’m soooo close.
handprintz
Excellent timing great comp,looks great in B/W
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Handprintz, lucky I had sunflower seeds + a camera w/my at the time.
Mark Durant
I love this picture. The squirrel has a great expression on its face. It knows it’s been cheeky but what the hell it got fed.
Superb capture.
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Mark! Cheeky indeed. She would have gone anywhere I put those seeds. That look is anticipation!
Thanx for the fave + watch list add too!
Peter Evans
lol very cute, well taken!
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Peter, she did seem to be frisky + have lots of personality!
Marinella Owens
very beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!
Steve Chapple
Wonderful capture, great shot!
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Stephen! It was FUN!
Arlene Zapata
Thanx for visiting + commenting Marinella!
Adrian Donoghue
What a fabulous frame Arlene ,well captured.
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Adrian! It was for a decisive moment assignment in a photo class.
Jonicool
how adorable, love the comp!
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Jonicool:
This is still one of my personal faves!
Marie Sharp
This is a great capture and an instant favorite!
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Marie! this was taken half a lifetime ago but I still love it! Glad you do too!
SallyAnnLowe
this is just so cute. Brilliant shot and set up!!
Arlene Zapata replied
Hi SallyAnn! Thanx so much, glad you think so…
Michael J Armijo
Hahaha…yep…that’s definitely his girfried (in reference to my A LITTLE EXCITED pic). ;)
Arlene Zapata replied
They will make cute babies! ;>)
Kenny Gulley Jr.
bahahahahah perfected title
Arlene Zapata replied
Thanx Kenny! Glad you are amused!
richepix
Brilliant photo. They don’t stay still for long.
Arlene Zapata replied
This one hung w/me for 3-4 min. It’s a super old photo, but a classic decisive moment shot!