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His First Camera

© Sharon Sawyer

His First Camera

Uploaded: May 18, 2013

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MAY 2013 ~ SECOND PLACE WINNER ~ CATEGORY ~ MONTHLY THEME ~ PICTURES OF PHOTOGRAPHERS

AUG 30, 2013 ~ PHOTO OF THE DAY ~ GLOBAL BC TV NEWS ~ WEATHER WINDOW

Had fun shooting this squirrel in the park a couple of years ago.
This is not photoshopped.
I actually had the miniature camera and a treat to get his attention.

Hope it makes you smile. You can find the story & image sequence behind capturing this image at "PHOTOGRAPHY 101"
I will try to hook up a link for you to do go there. Sept 13, 2015

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 18, 2013

How Cool! This is Outstanding Sharon! #1528765

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic May 18, 2013

How cute! Excellent capture for the monthly theme. Nice work Sharon! #10698735

Sharon Sawyer May 18, 2013

Jeff and Amanda thank you so much for your wonderful comments. If you are interested here's the link and story behind the fun photo shoot.

Just follow the 2 blue links
Photography 101 #10698755

Denny E. Barnes level-classic May 18, 2013

Love it! A photographer in the making..LOL..
Fantastic capture of this little guy and his first camera, Sharon! Exceptionally well done! #10698866

Colette M. Metcalf May 19, 2013

Straight to my Favs!!! LOVE it:0) #10698997

Sharon Sawyer May 19, 2013

Thank you so much, Denny & Colette! Thrilled you like my squirrel capture!!!
#10699923

JudyAnn Rector level-classic May 20, 2013

Love it, Sharon!
#10700890

Wanda-Lynn Searles level-classic May 20, 2013

Just Love it!!! Awesome capture of this little guy and great title!! Into my favorites! #10701110

tony W. austin May 22, 2013

this did its job, was having a bad day and came upon this picture and just had to laugh.. great job. #10702878

Sharon Sawyer May 24, 2013

Thank you JudyAnn, Wanda-Lynn & Tony!!! I appreciate your support and wonderful comments!

Tony, I'm glad it made you laugh when you were having a bad day. That means a lot to me. #10705647

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 15, 2013

Now this is amazing Sharon! If I were the Judge, this would get Gold! Fannnnn..tastic capture!

jo ann c. #10733659

Sharon Sawyer June 15, 2013

That is is nice of you to say that, Jo Ann!!! I know it may not be as good as the other squirrel image but imho it still deserves an EFP for effort. Bless you and have a great weekend. #10733968

Leslie McLain level-classic June 21, 2013

Very cool capture, Sharon. #10740947

Ken Smith level-classic June 29, 2013

He'd probably do better than all of us! Congrats, Sharon! #10748377

Tammy Espino June 29, 2013

Congratulations!!!!!! :) #10748568

Stefania Barbier level-classic June 29, 2013

LOL too cute! congratulations Sharon! #10748980

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 30, 2013

So creative Sharon, LOL! Congrats!!! #10750010

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 01, 2013

Congratulations on your wonderful winner! #10750972

Renee Doyle July 01, 2013

That is very cool!! Congratulations on this wonderful winner Sharon! #10751107

Colette M. Metcalf July 01, 2013

I am so happy to see this again!! A big congrats to you, Sharon!!!! #10751147

Joannie Bertucci level-classic July 01, 2013

Photographers of the world unite, the squirrels are taking over! :-) Outstanding work Sharon, congrats on your very well deserved gold badge! #10751981

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic July 01, 2013

So cute and so wonderful; Congratulations on your Gold Win! #10752101

Denny E. Barnes level-classic July 01, 2013

Outstanding, Sharon! Congratulations on your well deserved win! #10752161

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 01, 2013

Congratulations on this awesome 2nd Place Gold Finalist Sharon! Like I said earlier, I would give it Gold if I were judge!!

jo ann c. #10752359

Tammy Espino July 01, 2013

Congrats, Sharon! #10752487

Val Feldman level-classic July 02, 2013

I can't stop smiling looking at this one, Sharon! Being a squirrel lover myself and feeding (and photographing) a "horde" that comes to my patio door every morning, this just tickles me to no end! It has a place of honor in my faves! :) Congratulations! #10754036

Katarina Mansson July 07, 2013

Congratulations on your sute and outstanding winner Sharon! #10759186

Stephen Zacker July 19, 2013

Thanks for the smile.. and a Big Congratulations #10772822

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