"Ready, Set, Go!" [Contest Finalists April 2011]
Uploaded: April 04, 2011 21:33:46
1/400s @ f/5.6, ISO 1600, Nikkor 300 mm f/2.8 VR II.(Animals)
This guy was getting ready to pounce on one of the bird feeders - they are so quick when they are not eating! But I can't get too mad at them - they do keep us amused with their antics.
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700
Susan Weisensel April 04, 2011
I don't have much problems with these guy's, it't the chipmunks that get in my feeders. Cute capture Rona... #1366897Kathy Salerni April 05, 2011
Nice balancing act you captured, Rona! Nice catchlight on that eye intent on eating all your food! #9334977Jeff Robinson April 05, 2011
Great close-up capture Rona - Squirrels are fascinating to watch!! #9335062Ellen Hodges April 05, 2011
Fantastic detail and great colors and comp, Rona!! Awesome capture. I think tough to get as the squirrels are always moving!! Well done!! #9335207Leslie McLain April 05, 2011
Terrific capture and details, Rona. So cute. #9335254Monnie Ryan April 05, 2011
They are cute, but I think they have bottomless stomachs! Terrific capture, Rona! #9335499Carol L. Fowler April 05, 2011
Watch out! They CAN fly! #9336288Terry Cervi April 05, 2011
Suberb detail in this wonderful capture, Rona! Very well done! #9336615Laura E. Swan April 06, 2011
Rona, I LOVE this shot!!! It's so darned good! (And CUTE, too!!! I love your title!!!)You know I think I should try my hand at these critters again too...but keep it on SPORTS MODE! Lol...
Love it!!! How have you been??? Good I hope!!!! :)))
-Laura #9338245
Val Feldman April 06, 2011
Ah, you can almost see him calculating the distance, gauging the possibilities and testing the wind direction before launch off...lol! Love the ever-hopeful expression caught in his eye and that tightly wound body language that's ready to pounce...not to mention, the fantastic detail and great color! Love this guy!!! #9338254Rona L. Schwarz April 06, 2011
Thanks for stopping by everyone! Yes, the squirrels can fly, Carol - I have seen them do so! I think we've finally outwitted them at the feeders but I still love to watch them try. #9338286Deborah Lewinson May 18, 2011
Great catch,Rona! Congrats on this adorable finalist!Debby #9411261
Ellen Hodges May 18, 2011
Huge congrats on this awesome finalist, Rona!!! Very best luck on this cutie!! #9411943Terry Cervi May 18, 2011
Congrats on this very sweet finalist, Rona!! #9412405Usman M. Bajwa May 19, 2011
Beautiful capture and CONGRATZ on this fab Finalist, Rona!!!UB. #9412759
Nancyj E. Hovey May 19, 2011
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SR. J. Laudenbacher May 19, 2011
Congrats Rona on your wonderful finalist. #9414641Val Feldman May 19, 2011
So happy to see this little fella back again with Silver attached, Rona! Huge congratulations, my friend and best of luck in the upcoming round! (Doesn't matter how many times I look at this, I still gotta smile!!!) #9414848Carol Eade May 19, 2011
They are just so cute to watch, warm congratulations on your finalist, Rona! #9414949Jeff Robinson May 19, 2011
Congrats Rona on your Finalist!! Jeff #9415095Carol L. Fowler May 19, 2011
Congrats on this FInalist! #9415122JO ANN CLEVELAND May 19, 2011
Congratulations on this awesome finalistjo ann c.
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Rona L. Schwarz May 19, 2011
Thank you all so very much! Sorry about my absence of late - upon return from out of town I discovered we had a critical publication deadline (my last!) and then I also had computer problems. But I'm back this evening and maybe tomorrow so I hope to catch up with all the finalists! #9415557Merna L. Nobile May 19, 2011
It is with great pleasure that I offer my congratulations on your award for the month of April. Merna
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Patti Coblentz May 19, 2011
He is so cute...a great finalist, Rona! Congratulations!Debra R. Harder May 19, 2011
WOW, Rona! This is AWESOME! Excellent details, clarity and timing. Huge congratulations on your BRILLIANT finalist! Deb #9415891Barbara Waldoch May 19, 2011
Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Rona! #9416092Ron McEwan May 20, 2011
This is about the most perfect shot of one of these little critters I have seen. Excellent work. Big congrats goes out to you for getting Silver good luck in the next round. #9416304Karen Celella May 20, 2011
Congratulations on your excellent finalist, Rona! #9416329Jack Gaskin May 20, 2011
Congrats YOURSELFHappy shooting
Jack #9416353
Freddy Bland May 20, 2011
Outstanding details, comp, and pov in this wonderful Finalist, Rona!! Tack sharp and know you had to be lightening fast to capture it. They don't sit still for long!! Many congratulations to you!!! #9416569Leslie McLain May 20, 2011
Congrats on an outstanding finalist, Rona. #9416745Joseph T. Pilonero May 20, 2011
Great action you caught in this, Rona. Super job on the selective focus, too. Love it. TED #9416964Patrick Rouzes May 20, 2011
WOWWW, Congratulations on this exceptional finalist, Rona! Good luck, my friend! #9417322Mitch Spence May 25, 2011
Rona, congratulations on your finalist with this guy. You're right. Can't get mad at them. Just too much fun to watch. #9427984Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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