Thanks Daniel, I appreciate the vote and comments.
Greg
This explanation may help in understanding the difference between a chipmunk and Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel
The Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrel is often mistaken for a chipmunk because of its resemblance. However, it is larger and has no stripes on its head. The tail is also shorter. On its neck and shoulders is a russet to golden "mantle." It also has cheek pouches for carrying food.
This is great information. I wasn't aware of the difference. Thanks.
Every now and then someone produces a photograph(s) that makes people stop for a brief time of simple pleasure. The cares and concerns of one's life melt away into a smile and a warm feeling of appreciating everything that is right in the world.
Thank you for providing those few moments.
Tom
Tom - Thank you, I am truly honored by your comments. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed viewing them just as much as I enjoyed shooting them.
Erictator wrote:
Wonderful set of pic's... I haven't seen these before, at first glance I thought how much they reminded me of chipmunks I used to see all the time when I lived in the great white north.
Down here, it's mostly the gray's. When I visited Toronto, they had red's and big black squirrels like little teddy bears. Who knew there were so many varieties of squirrels? Thanks for sharing.
Eric
Eric - Thanks for taking the time to view and comment. I truly appreciate it.
Dave_E wrote:
Boy these are beautiful Greg. The subjects are beyond cute, and everything about your shots is nothing but masterful. Beautiful blurred backgrounds, sharper then a tack they all have a lovely 3D look to them. What lens did you use.
Dave
Dave - Thank you, I really appreciate your comments. All of these images were shot with a 1DX II and a EF 600mm f/4L version II.
Thanks Mogul, I appreciate it. Thanks for the link. I didn't know that the yellow-bellied marmot is in the squirrel family. I see them all the time, but had no clue. Thanks again for the info.
