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At a paddle-in campsite in Algonquin Provincial Park's backcountry, this chipmunk dug the granola bar wrapper out of the soup can (garbage can) at my firep...
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At a paddle-in campsite in Algonquin Provincial Park's backcountry, this chipmunk dug the granola bar wrapper out of the soup can (garbage can) at my firepit. It looks like he's at a bus stop one morning :)
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cameraNIKON D90

settings Aperture f/2.8 ISO 500 Shutter 1/800 

upload_dateOct, 2014

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48 Comments |
amyjohuffer
 
amyjohuffer October 26, 2014
I am sure he is reading the nutritional values!
Michael_Higgins
Michael_Higgins November 07, 2014
Nuts, good. Raisins, yes! ...oh nooo, not gluten :/
smshaffer PRO+
 
smshaffer November 11, 2014
Awesome capture and so cute!!!!
Scout330
 
Scout330 November 26, 2014
Omg! I love this!
roccochiara
 
roccochiara November 26, 2014
curioso!!!
Andriystepanov
 
Andriystepanov November 30, 2014
Worth thousands of words. Thank you.
travelfaraway
 
travelfaraway January 23, 2015
Love this.
williamjones_8686
 
williamjones_8686 March 15, 2015
Great shot
geertweggen
 
geertweggen March 23, 2015
lovely work
ReneeBlake
 
ReneeBlake April 05, 2015
ove this ! Made me smile :)
pitterpatter
 
pitterpatter April 18, 2015
This looks like it was modified. Great Nikon moment. Priceless!
tissa7
 
tissa7 April 23, 2015
right place and time indeed :)
carolcardillo PRO+
 
carolcardillo June 19, 2015
Excellent on many levels... Congrats on being a Finalist!
MaryAnne306 PRO+
 
MaryAnne306 June 19, 2015
Too, too funny! Really brought a smile to my face. Wonderful composition and lovely sharp detail. Congratulations on being a finalist!
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots June 20, 2015
Great capture! Congrats.
Michael_Higgins
Michael_Higgins June 20, 2015
Thanks very much!
danielderocker
 
danielderocker June 23, 2015
Very funny !
angiemarsh
 
angiemarsh July 01, 2015
That is so cute , like he is reading the ingredients!
texaaronpueschel Platinum
 
texaaronpueschel July 06, 2015
Oh wow! This one gets it. "____! There's no sports section.!"
candicemacmillan
 
candicemacmillan October 02, 2015
This made me smile :)
Michael_Higgins
Michael_Higgins May 19, 2016
Good :)
Cruiser87 Premium
 
Cruiser87 April 12, 2016
Just too cute!!
adavies PRO+
 
adavies April 17, 2016
I thought he was reading something! So cute! Adorable capture! If you haven't done so already, please consider joining my Animal Antics challenge:)
viewbug.com/challenge/animal-antics-epic-or-fail-photo-challenge-by-adavies
Michael_Higgins
Michael_Higgins April 17, 2016
Haha, thanks. Entered your challenge :)
Deboodle
 
Deboodle May 18, 2016
Soo gorgeous!!
xcapephotography
 
xcapephotography May 18, 2016
Amazing photo.
Catherine_Chapman
 
Catherine_Chapman May 19, 2016
Totally worthy winner! How lucky to have got this! Well done.
Shawnfalcon
 
Shawnfalcon May 19, 2016
" The price of nuts has gone through the roof"!!!
RobinV
 
RobinV May 22, 2016
Congratulations, one of my favorite finalists. Good luck.
Witmar
 
Witmar May 26, 2016
is he reading?? Very funny picture :)
littleredncryby
 
littleredncryby May 29, 2016
Love!!!!
Dave_B
 
Dave_B June 22, 2016
Great capture thank you for sharing this one. And I agree it looks like he is reading the paper.
Rideau_Photography
 
Rideau_Photography August 31, 2016
Laughed out loud. You couldn't have timed this one better.
znikon
 
znikon September 19, 2016
LOL! Outstanding! What lens did you use?
Michael_Higgins
Michael_Higgins September 20, 2016
Hey thanks! It was the Nikon 70-200 2.8 VRII
lauradilworth
 
lauradilworth October 02, 2016
Absolutely Brilliant ????
Globalis
 
Globalis October 04, 2016
Amazing and very amusing photograph
KapturesbyKaren PRO+
 
KapturesbyKaren October 18, 2016
Cute little guy!! Lucky capture!! :-)
Shutterbug1974
 
Shutterbug1974 October 21, 2016
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
janicejh
 
janicejh October 31, 2016
Love pictures that tell a story and this little guy does just that! LOL Remarkable capture! I look forward to following and learning from you!
Anon_1234
 
Anon_1234 October 31, 2016
Hilarious, cute, and outstanding! Well done!
Coshooter
 
Coshooter October 31, 2016
SOOO stinken CUTE! Great capture! Congrats!
jamiesarkett
 
jamiesarkett November 26, 2016
Love this
grandmaof7 PRO
 
grandmaof7 February 14, 2017
This is awesome!!! Amazing photo and it made me laugh!!! :)
kathyk_abq
 
kathyk_abq May 30, 2017
Just so much fun! Great capture! :)
ElizabethVanAllen6
 
ElizabethVanAllen6 June 27, 2017
This is great! So cute, health conscious little guy.
ninanedelcheva
 
ninanedelcheva March 13, 2018
Great pictures of animals
MrJBond Ultimate
 
MrJBond June 15, 2018
Good that he keeps up with current events!
Katnott
 
Katnott September 06, 2018
fantastic shot!! voted!
pk641 PRO+
 
pk641 July 03, 2019
Awesome shot
JPART7
 
JPART7 February 16, 2021
The best!
cliffwinter PRO
 
cliffwinter June 09, 2022
🏆🏆🏆
SoulOfNaturePhotography PRO+
 
SoulOfNaturePhotography September 04, 2023
Well done! Great capture!

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