Where is that nut?

[Jim_Zablotny]

Description: I position my rig almost at ground level and a gray squirrel showed up scrounging in the snow looking for peanuts that were dropped by a careless jay. Although a dirt common animal, I thought that thjs image conveys winter cold and how animals are suited for survival under these conditions. The thick, long hairs on the ears provide a clue that their winter fur coat is up to the task of keeping this squirrel warm.

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Pertinent technical details or techniques: D500 600mm f4 (1/2500 sec at f8.0, ISO 2000). DeNoise, Levels, Shadows & Highlights, Brightness & Contrast. I removed a dark area in the BG (upper LH edge) with the rubber stamp tool.

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[linda_mellor]

So sweet, Jim. Truly am enjoying the detail in the squirrel and snow the bit of definition you’ve gotten in the snow. Nicely seen and captured.

[Vanessa_Hill]

@Jim_Zablotny

…t technical details or techniques: D500 600mm f4 (1/2500 sec at f8.0, ISO 2000). DeNoise, Levels, Shadows & Highlights, Brightness & Contrast. I removed a dark area in the BG (upper LH edge) with the rubber stamp tool.Is this a composite?If you would like your image to be eligible for a feature on the NPN Instagram (@NaturePhotoNet), add the tag ‘ig’ and leave your Instagram username below.

Very cute photo, Jim! I love how he’s so buried in the snow! I love squirrels, they’re so funny!

[JRajput]

It’s a cute subject in harsh winter.
You may add a touch more canvas around it if you like.

[Harley_Goldman]

This one is a cute little guy.