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Are you talking to me?


Are you talking to me?
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Copyright: Nel Diepstraten (NellyD) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 362 W: 0 N: 697] (2745)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-09-17
Categories: Humorous
Camera: Canon 350 D
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2006-12-14 8:12
Viewed: 489
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
There he is again, my little friend, the prairydog!
I' ve made a lot of nice pictures of him at the Blijdorp Zoo in Rotterdam, and I just couldn' t keep this one just to myself.
In this shot he was making some noise, maybe he was trying to say something. Unfortunately I don't speak the Prairieog-language, so I haven't got a clue what he was saying, but I hope it was something nice :-)

From the internet:

Scientific Name: Cynomys ludovicianus

Despite their doggy name, prairie dogs are members of the squirrel family. These ground-dwelling squirrels dig a complex series of tunnels deep into the ground -- called a town. Hundreds of prairie dogs live together in towns that can cover hundred of acres of land. One town discovered in the 19th century was as big as Belgium. All the town members feed on the grasses, roots, leaves and flowers that grow nearby. They don't drink a lot -- these creatures get all the water they need right from the plants they eat.
Prairie dogs don't just let any stranger into their homes, so they "kiss" and "hug" when they meet to identify each other as family.

No two burrows are alike. Prairie dogs dig tunnels as deep as fifteen feet deep, and make sure they have enough room for everyone in th family. Each tunnel is unique, but all burrows have an entrance, an exit, rooms for nesting, and a "flood room" -- a room dug into the ceiling at the bottom. If the burrow fills with water, the flood room forms a pocket of air for waiting until the water drains away.

Members of a prairie dog town take turns keeping watch. If the watch dog sees danger, they sound an alarm call by stretching their heads into the sky and barking. No wonder they got the name "little dogs" by early settlers. An alarm call sends all of the prairie dogs into the burrow to hide until the coast is clear.
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To Hendrika: Hi Els,NellyD 1 04-28 04:18
To Claudine: Hi Claudine,NellyD 1 12-21 08:52
To valari: Hi Val,NellyD 1 12-14 08:46
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Do it says what you want me, you seek the troubles? Very funny and cheer to have captured this very apprehensive animal.
I made a bus I think that a little more contrast would not harm photography but it is personal, I hope for that you will like, it is not a critic but a test.

TFS
Corinne

Hi,Nel,you had a wonderful model with amazing charm:)
Nice shot in great colors!
regards,val

hi nel!
beautiful shot of this little guy, wonderful.
tfs
zoran

Hi Nel,
Very nicely shot.Lovely compo.Well done.TFS.

hAyAti

I remember living in Arizona and gophers would take up residence in people's yards and they would run water all day trying to 'drown' them, never did, of course (I did it, too). The prairie dogs here are somewhat endangered and efforts are being made unsuccessfully to restore them.

Hello Nel,
Some animals are more fun in photographs than others, this one is high on that list!
Wonderful expression and good details, good focus on his face!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hello Nel,
This is a beautiful and very cute capture of your little friend. I don't know why but I love those animals. I like this POV, details and composition. I think that a little more contrast as it is in WS looks great.
My best wishes to you and your family for the New Year to come :-)

Claudine

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2006-12-18 19:26]

Hi Nel,
great capture, looks like a little trouble maker to me. Nice POV and good eye contact.
Sharpness, details and colors are very nice.
Sky

het blijven van die grappige diertjes heh.. deze woelwaters! leuke foto met een catchy titel!
fijne zondag,
J.
dank voor je commentaar op mijn reflections foto!

Hi Nel, ik zou je berichten als ik eindelijk die klipdassies eens zou plaatsen - bij deze - ze zijn geplaatst.
Weet je dat ik geen nederlandse benaming weet voor deze beestjes - wellicht heb jij een idee.
Ze zijn weer heel anders dan de prairiedogs, maar toch lijkt het allemaal familie - al zei mijn man dat die dassies genetisch familie zijn van de olifant (??). Ik weet het niet..
Ik vind het heerlijk al die beesten en net als op jouw foto kijk en geniet ik gewoon.
TFS
Els

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