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I don't post much but I am here every day trying to take in as much knowledge and ideas as I can.

As I have no young children/babies to capture the heart I headed out to a couple parks yesterday looking for some beautiful Hummingbird, adventurous Caterpillar or hungry Bee but the darn squirrels kept getting in the way.

This is my attempt at cropping an ordinarily lame picture to make it more interesting and worth keeping.


This little guy kept running up to me begging for his picture to be taken. Thought a simple frame would make the photo all the better.


Finally, when all else fails there is always yourself! This looked like so much fun to do (and it was!) that I had to try it myself. Thanks DaniGirl for the How-To! Now I have PROOF as to who REALLY keeps my wife's car clean!


Thanks Guys and Gals for all the inspiration. Keep it comin' !!!

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Old 06-06-2009, 02:42 PM
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Such a cute lil guy! The squirrel, that is :P That close up is awesome.

I must try the multiple-personality thing myself sometime. Looks like it could be good fun.
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Old 06-06-2009, 02:59 PM
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Great captures of the cute little squirel Twinpanther and you are working so hard on your wifes car. I hope she appreciates it. lol.. Great work especially with the last one.

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Old 06-06-2009, 03:09 PM
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I love the squirrel. That second shot is totally awesome. Greta work. Now I'll as you, how did you do the car wash image?
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All three of these shots are great but wow factor for the second one. Very interesting perspective of that little critter. Talking about inquisitive haha xxx
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Old 06-06-2009, 04:48 PM
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Thanks for the great comments folks.

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Now I'll ask you, how did you do the car wash image?
I've seen a few of these but I took my instruction from DaniGirls post. Basically a tripod, manual settings and a little Photoshop layer mask fun.
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Old 06-06-2009, 04:53 PM
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wow! those squirrel shots are amazing!
i really like the first one!
good job!
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Old 06-06-2009, 04:56 PM
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that is cool as hell.... the photoshoped pic. i can't believe the squirrels are so trusting where you live. great photos.
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Old 06-06-2009, 05:03 PM
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Good work! Seems like you're pretty far along with that learning thing.
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Old 06-06-2009, 05:43 PM
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cute little squirell... nice catch ! the car... wow... hard work indeed... nice job..
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