[LRFlex] Re: a couple new ones

Robert Palmieri <rpalmier@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Like so many other potentially problematic subjects (sunsets, peeling
> paint, cats, etc.) squirrels are pretty tough things to represent in a
> refreshing and compelling form; as usual, you've done it again.

Thanks Bob.  I have a few other shots of this guy on the next roll of film 
(still in the camera) that I like better.  I'll post one of those once the 
film's processed.

> As for the other snap, it's cool to have a human's eye view of this guy.
> Were there other turkeys nearby during this shoot??

Yup, about 9 other chicks, their mom (a few feet away), another hen who was 
intent on disrupting the flock of chicks, and a tom who was doing his best to 
impress the hens with absolutely zero effect.

Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com


>>> telyt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 05/28/04 7:40 AM >>>
California Ground Squirrel, also known as Beechy Ground Squirel,
munching on
the seed pods of the California Poppy:

http://www.wildlightphoto.com/mammals/cgsq01.jpg

and a Wild Turkey (trust me on this one):

http://www.wildlightphoto.com/birds/witu12.jpg

Technical stuff: Leicaflex SL, 280mm f/4 APO-Telyt-R, Kodachrome 64.
Shoulder stock used with Turkey, shoulder stock and monopod used with
squirrel.  All comments welcomed.

Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com


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