Yet another squirrel

[Cem_Usakligil]

Unsurprisingly, I don't come across those gorgeous bears, eagles, birds, etc. which are portrayed by the likes of Jamie, Eric, Don or any other real wild shooters. Even if I did, I wouldn't know how to shoot them properly. So my hat goes off to these gentlemen for getting those wonderful shots which they generously share with us here. However, I have seen a squirrel or two and this one is just decent enough to share with you here.

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Cheers,

 

[janet Smith]

Great use of shallow DOF Cem, the stone in the bottom LHS anchors the shot nicely, must have been one very friendly squirrel or did you have a handful of nuts?

 

[Cem_Usakligil]

Great use of shallow DOF Cem, the stone in the bottom LHS anchors the shot nicely, must have been one very friendly squirrel or did you have a handful of nuts?

Thanks Jan. "Aggressive" would be a better description than "friendly". It was more like "hey buddy, give me all you've got or else!". lol

Cheers,

 

[Don Cohen]

I agree - the shallow depth of field really works in this image! Like the diagonal composition lines as well.

 

[Cem_Usakligil]

I agree - the shallow depth of field really works in this image! Like the diagonal composition lines as well.

Thank you Don, much appreciated.

Cheers,

 

[janet Smith]

"Aggressive" would be a better description than "friendly". It was more like "hey buddy, give me all you've got or else!". lol

Not really your classic image of a mugger is it LOL!!

 

[Asher Kelman]

Unsurprisingly, I don't come across those gorgeous bears, eagles, birds, etc. which are portrayed by the likes of Jamie, Eric, Don or any other real wild shooters. Even if I did, I wouldn't know how to shoot them properly. So my hat goes off to these gentlemen for getting those wonderful shots which they generously share with us here. However, I have seen a squirrel or two and this one is just decent enough to share with you here. Cheers,

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This is way beyond decent. Cem, this is a wonderful picture of an animal that s taken for granted (and, BTW, for food by the raptors we admire so much). The use of the shallow DOF allows the squirrel to come into view, almost as if it's "sudden", all the time. An excellent composition and way of presentation.

This picture can serve as an archetype to understand the function of soft focus or limited DOF in building a powerful presentation of the concept, "Squirrel". It is further discussed here.


Asher

 

[Cem_Usakligil]

Thanks Asher, you are really spoiling me ;-)

Cheers,

 

[John Angulat]

"Yet another squirrel" ??? NOT!
He's magnificent! He seems to be pleading for a hand-out!
I really like the shallow DOF and great details - you can truly concentrate on his fine face!

 

[Cem_Usakligil]

"Yet another squirrel" ??? NOT!
He's magnificent! He seems to be pleading for a hand-out!
I really like the shallow DOF and great details - you can truly concentrate on his fine face!

Hi John,

Thank you very much

Cheers,