squirrel land Claws: When Squirrels Attack

Cute!

As much as I hate squirrels, I love this. "hey, forget about that nut back there, I wanta crack that camera!"

 

For those interested, you can call squirrels over to you if you speak very softly and do not move suddenly. They will come up right to you, and even take food out of your hand. This one was quite brave, and while he looks fierce with those claws, he was actually waiting for me to give him another nut.

I usually go out alone, so I haven't been able to get a shot of one taking the nut right from my hand -- you have to remain absolutely still or they run away.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the park!! The claws

on this critter look remarkably like those found on the raptors in

Jurassic Park.

Beautiful shot! Very sharp, and great composition! I really like the perspective, you nailed the perfect angle.

well captured

One of these days Michael, you are going to get the biggest kicking of your life from claws and his mate kung fu squirrel. You have been Warned! By the way, are you insured? ;o)

"I don't believe you don't have any! I say 'nuts' to you sir!" Sometimes animal shots are just animal shots and sometimes they have a little personality. Very nice work.

he looks like he is going to box you to protect his nut.

This is 1000% better than your "Kung-Fu Squirrel" pic. The lean of the body gives the shot the apparent motion it needs, even the lone nut in the background gives the image a little balance. And the eyes are in focus. Most importantly, there's no attempt to "fix" it with Photoshop.