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"Eastern Gray Squirell"


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Copyright: Linda Unger (shelbeesmom) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3929 W: 1074 N: 10759] (47378)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12-27
Categories: Daily Life, Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 30D, Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX DG APO, HOYA SUPER HMC PRO1 77mm UV(0)
Exposure: f/4, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): TrekMeet Niagara, Squirrels [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-06 5:37
Viewed: 557
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)

The eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) is a tree squirrel native to the eastern and midwestern United States and to the southerly portions of the eastern provinces of Canada.

The specific epithet, carolinensis, refers to the Carolinas, where the species was first recorded and where the animal is still extremely common. The native range of the eastern gray squirrel overlaps with that of the fox squirrel (Sciurus niger), with which it is sometimes confused, although the core of the fox squirrel's range is slightly more to the west.

A prolific and adaptable species, the gray squirrel has been introduced to, and thrives, in several regions of the western United States. It has also been introduced to Britain, where it has spread across the country and has displaced the native red squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris.

In Ireland, the red squirrel has been almost entirely displaced and there are concerns that the same might happen in Italy.

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Converted from Raw...a little saturation and Voila'
Linda
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To GreenBaron: Penecostal Squirell?shelbeesmom 3 02-06 10:28
To Lapin-Cretin: PECANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!shelbeesmom 9 02-06 10:05
To JohnTulip: Thanks Johnny!shelbeesmom 3 02-06 09:49
To Silke: HAHAHA! I didn't even see it!!shelbeesmom 5 02-06 08:39
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Hiya Linda

Aww what a cutie. I love the way they stand up like this, little arms hanging down as if they are tired from all that running and climbing. Nice sharp image and I like the way you have plenty of the area showing, its nice to see the full setting here. Lovely shot.

TFS regards Helen

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4183 W: 407 N: 6474] (41355)
  • [2008-02-06 5:44]

Hi Linda

They have squirrels in Korea, too, but they're fast moving critters, & really hard to photograph, so this is a superb capture! Good sharpness, compo, & dof. Tfs!

Great shot Linda,
I like the fact that is a hill sloping upwards,
and where the squirrel is placed in the frame,
Sweet scene, great color,
Regards, Vincent

hi linda, happy wednesday!
this is a cute shot, the dof, is perfectly selected, the composiiton is bang on and the colors and clarity are great too, a nice post!

thanks scott

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2844 W: 263 N: 5939] (23560)
  • [2008-02-06 8:03]
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That's an "Eastern" Grey squirrel, I think -- might still be around at Easter, though -- who knows :)
Great capture, superb details, EXCELLENT notes

hugs and TFS
silke

Seems to be thinking: "Now where did I bury those damn nuts."
Good capture.
Good sharpness and details.
TFS
Pierre

Nuts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lovely photo
TFS
Cynthia

Dear Calamity,
Missed your Christmas squirrel, Ascension one and not to forget the well known Dutch Pentecost blue squirrel...Boy did you forget your medicines again? Great shot though maybe a tad to far, but I like the space for this fellah.
Hansie

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  • Arox Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 72 W: 11 N: 48] (847)
  • [2008-02-06 12:21]

Nice shot !

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1405 W: 130 N: 3811] (15804)
  • [2008-02-06 16:03]

My archnemesis shows his face on TL again....




Hey Linda...
Your focus is perfect to catch this little one plotting his next move! :)

Tricia

Hey Lin
Hope you are still smiling after Hot Tuesday and let me tell you right away I am a Hillary fan *_*
Still friends?
A very nice capture of "your" Eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis).
A fine picture. A nice composition between the green.
Greets
John Clinton :-)

*tomarrah

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 850 W: 64 N: 1942] (13264)
  • [2008-02-07 3:05]

Hi Linder,
Ahhhh- you caught the critter. Good job on this. The trees and coloring on this are excellent. TFS Julie

Hi Linda, this is cute, he is watching you with one eye. Funny how they look at us from the side.
Nice catch!
I see you took this picture in december and you have no snow! Here we were deep to our waist in snow :))

Take care, Yan

Hi Linda,

Nice little subject, I like the compostion with the autumn leaves on the ground and branches above creating a good natural frame.

Cheers
Tom

Hi Linda,
This is Яeally cute and beautiful composition. Lovely GЯay SquiЯell. Excellent shot.
Well done my fЯiend.TFS.
GЯeetings.
H.Ayhan
:)

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1255 W: 75 N: 902] (7906)
  • [2008-02-22 7:44]

I like the composition with the autumn leaves on the ground & the cute fellow! Well done.
Mitra

One little animal we don't get in Australia Linda except the zoos. Nice focus on the squirell with good colour and detail in te fur. The surrounds are blurred nicely and he is well positioned in the frame. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘The Gorge’ - Purples? A lot of heavy shadow up thatw ay and the tones of teh rocks.

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