Vertical Limits, a photo from Ontario, Central

Photographer's Note

This photo was taken at Chinguacousy Park, in Brampton. This thirsty little critter did everything possible to finally get it's drink!

This type of squirrel is actually called a Grey Squirrel. The scientific name for the Eastern Grey Squirrel is Sciurus Caroliniensis, but don't ask me how to pronounce that.

The Grey Squirrel actually comes in a variety of colors -- black, red and the predominant gray. Albinos are also relatively common. They are active year-round and cannot live in a treeless environment. They feed on a great variety of things, such as nuts, seeds, fungi, fruits, and the cambium layer of tree bark.

**Interesting Fact:
Gray squirrels can swim up to two miles in calm water; they swim with their heads and rumps out of the water, and their tails held high in the air. Most squirrels spend their entire lives within a single acre of land.

**Post Pro - Cropped the left side, Dodge tool to lighten the squirrel's fur, and USM.

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Catcher (845) 2004-02-25 17:55

"Busted"!The way the small critter got to is purpose mixed with the way you got the moment is absolutely great!Good colour and perspective!
Thanks for the info about the squirrel!

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eelliott305 (776) 2004-02-25 18:10

What a great shot Pamela. Well done, you must have been quick to catch this one. Your vertical composition is really good and I`d say you have him ideally placed. We have grey squirrels here in UK but they look different from this guy.

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andyohare (437) 2004-02-25 18:12

Framing, depth-of-field, composition - all perfect. This shot stands up for itself, but you've also added a great note.

In the UK the N. American grey squirrels have mostly supplanted the native red ones.

milloup (1829) 2004-02-25 18:48

Excellent capture of this thirsty little fellow. Focus is spot on. Nice colours and DOF.

Didi (61589) 2004-02-25 20:11

Waw ! C'est splendide cet instantanné.
C'est un parfait reportage animalier trčs bien cadré. C'est une position trčs originale pour boire.

Waw! It is splendid this instantaneous. It is a perfect animal report tallied very well. It is a very original position for drinking.

Liora (1857) 2004-02-25 21:38

This is excellent! wonderful composition and I really like the work you did on the background!

izanoza (777) 2004-02-25 21:51