Platinum

redwolf0822

Squirell on Top

NIKON D3200

settings

Aperture f/5.6 ISO 200 Shutter 1/125 Focal Length 3000/10

upload_date

Jun, 2019

Views

371

Likes

+72

Awards

Winner in Squirrel Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+26

Absolute Masterpiece

Magnificent Capture

Top Choice

Superb Composition

All Star

Emotions

Impressed

Happy

Top Ranks

Top 20 rank week 1

Top 20 rank

Top 30 rank

Top 20 rank week 1

Top 20 rank

Top 10 rank week 1

Top 20 rank week 1

Top 30 rank week 1

Top 10 rank

Top 20 rank week 1

Top 10 rank

Top 10 rank week 1

Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken in my backyard. We had a tree that was hit by lighting and died, but this squirrel loved to sit and reflect there.

Time

This shot was taken about midday in late June 2019.

Lighting

I do not recall whether this was a sunny or cloudy day. Based on the fact I used an ISO of 200 I would assume it must have been a cloudy day. Normally I would shoot at 100 ISO for outdoor shots like this.

Equipment

I used a Nikon D3200 camera with a 50-300 mm lens. I was on my deck about 25 feet from the squirrel.

Inspiration

I noticed a lot of squirrel playing in the back yard with the chipmunks. I went and got my camera and waited for this squirrel to go to his favorite spot in the tree.

Editing

I always shoot in Raw, so yes there was some post processing involved, but it was minimum (contrast, white balance, etc..)

In my camera bag

I usually go exceptionally light with the camera equipment. I have my Nikon D3200 and two lenses (15-55mm and 55-300mm) I have a remote shutter release fob for when I need it, and a small tripod. I carry 2 polarized filters, one natural density filter, and several macro addon filters for close up opportunities.

Feedback

As I mentioned before our backyard is full of animal activity, featuring birds, squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits, and birds. They gather around the bird feeders and watering hole; so, there are ample opportunities for a good shot. I knew that this squirrel liked this spot in the tree and I just waited for him to show up.

See more amazing photos, follow redwolf0822

redwolf0822

redwolf0822

Squirell on Top

Behind The Lens

See more amazing photos, follow redwolf0822

Share photos. Enter contests to win great prizes. Earn coins, get amazing rewards. Join for free.

Share photos. Enter contests to win great prizes.
Earn coins, get amazing rewards. Join for free.