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Jerry Curtis
Jul-09-2005, 07:22 PM
What a difference a tele-conversion lens makes in getting close to the li'l critters - and the big ones, too, I guess. Yeah... I know... it's a rat with a bushy tail, but a cute rat with a bushy tail.

Took this shot on the deck of a friend's cabin this afternoon. I had gotten a few last year, but they look like crap now - quality-wise, compared to this one.

Full gallery here: http://www.pbase.com/icicle50/wildlife

http://www.pbase.com/icicle50/image/45967660.jpg

Comments and/or criticizms welcomed as usual.
Skippy
Jul-10-2005, 03:26 AM
What a difference a tele-conversion lens makes in getting close to the li'l critters - and the big ones, too, I guess. Yeah... I know... it's a rat with a bushy tail, but a cute rat with a bushy tail.

Took this shot on the deck of a friend's cabin this afternoon. I had gotten a few last year, but they look like crap now - quality-wise, compared to this one.

Full gallery here: http://www.pbase.com/icicle50/wildlife

Comments and/or criticizms welcomed as usual.
Your squirrel is so cute......we don't have squirrels in Australia, maybe this is one of the reasons I am so taken by Squirrels, Chipmonks, Prairie Dogs, Racoons etc.
I'm so excited about going to America in just a few more weeks and I'll get a chance to hopefully photograph some too.
Thanks for the post......... Skippy (Australia)
bfjr
Jul-10-2005, 05:45 AM
up close and personal for little animals is always good.
very crisp eyes, nicely done :thumb
Jerry Curtis
Jul-10-2005, 06:48 AM
Your squirrel is so cute......we don't have squirrels in Australia, maybe this is one of the reasons I am so taken by Squirrels, Chipmonks, Prairie Dogs, Racoons etc.
I'm so excited about going to America in just a few more weeks and I'll get a chance to hopefully photograph some too.
Thanks for the post......... Skippy (Australia)
I sure hope America doesn't disappoint you - photo-op wise. You have been looking forward to this trip for so long. I hope you get every picture you ever dreamed of.
Jerry Curtis
Jul-10-2005, 04:06 PM
up close and personal for little animals is always good.
very crisp eyes, nicely done :thumb
This was the first time I got this image quality in squirrel shot, so I thought I'd do a more agressive crop than normal to show the eating activity and facial expression.