I went on holiday up to Scotland last week to get up close to some wildlife in the Cairngorms. I nearly didn't get to go because of adverse weather hitting the airports but some crazy last minute planning and gambling on a 2nd set of flights paid off. Here are some of my favourite images of the red squirrels including a jumping shot I was just thrilled with.
There aren't many strongholds for red squirrels in the UK still because they're susceptible to diseases carried by other animals and because almost all of their habitat has gone. Slowly there are projects working to recreate forest corridors and help build up those habitats again.
I absolutely loved my time seeing these animals as they're cute, athletic, playful and just amazing to watch. They're also very, very quick which made it a bit challenging at times!
Awesome is an understatement, but *awesome*! I really like squirrels and these pictures are just pure vanilla for my eyes. First one is clearly once in a lifetime shot, these critters are damn hard to shoot.
kdacharya wrote:
holy moly, lovely shots Phil. what amazing action shots, 1'st is over the top.GMV
Thank you! I really am thrilled with the first one.
RobAmy wrote:
Enjoyable set Phil
Thanks Rob!
morris wrote:
The first is superb Phil. 3 are 4 are my other picks
Morris
Thanks Morris!
rolsen wrote:
Awesome is an understatement, but *awesome*! I really like squirrels and these pictures are just pure vanilla for my eyes. First one is clearly once in a lifetime shot, these critters are damn hard to shoot.
Thank you! I was so pleased with the first one. The sharpness on the eyes and claws was more than I could have hoped for.
douter wrote:
Love the tufts of fur on their ears Phil. One, three, and four are tops to my eyes.
Douglas
Thanks Douglas! Yeah, the tufts are huge in winter when they're having to deal with the snow.
arbitrage wrote:
Beautiful images. Love the lighting in all of them. That first one is something special.
These photographs are really beautiful, well composed and expertly processed. I never thought I'd see a RSIF (Red Squirrel In Flight) thread.
Thanks
Tom
Thanks Tom for the very kind compliments!
birdied wrote:
Wow ! Such a marvelous set. You have it all, incredible action, lovely compositions, great processing and a divine subject! Truly enjoyable .
Birdie
Thanks Birdie! I'm steadily figuring out how I like to process wildlife images and it's genuinely really nice to have a couple of you compliment the processing here as well as the composition/subject.
kwilliam8 wrote:
Wow, that first image is perfect! The others are pretty good too!
Keith W.
Thanks Keith! Very kind of you to say.
mrcolin2u wrote:
Fantastic shots Phil, that first one is simply amazing
Thank you!
AGeoJO wrote:
Sweet but some action-packed images and the first one is it! Well captured and presented. Phil!
