RED SQUIRREL Photo

Photographer’s Note

The habitat of the red squirrel (Eurasian squirrel) basically follows the Taiga from the Pacific to the Atlantic ocean, including also the rest of Europe south to the Mediterranean. In Great Britain and Ireland however, numbers have decreased drastically in recent years, in part because of the introduction of the eastern grey squirrel from North America.

The image shows one of the guys I spent hours videotaping yesterday, resulting in around 15 minutes of video, unedited.

I’m so lucky to have two squirrel couples living nearby and it is real fun to study their behaviour. There is some animosity present between the couples, even if they have nest in different trees. They engange in daily fights, but I’m not sure they are so serious… it is more like marking territory. The fights are very hard to film as these little critters are incredibly fast! Up and down trees, around in the grass at amazing speed…

Bribing is of course the strategy to make them cool down and cooperate, and squirrels love brownies! Peanuts are not a favourite but dry bread is fine, I have even seen them nibble salami but that is rather low on the list.

The red squirrel has a typical head-and-body length of 19 to 23 cm, a tail length of 15 to 20 cm and a body weight of 250 to 340 g. The red squirrel is somewhat smaller than the eastern grey squirrel. It is thought that the long tail helps the squirrel to balance and steer when jumping from tree to tree and running along branches and it may also keep the animal warm during sleep.

The coat of the red squirrel varies in colour with time of year and location. There are several different coat colour morphs ranging from almost black to red. The underside of the squirrel is always cream white in colour.

The red squirrel sheds the fur coat twice a year, switching from a thinner summer coat to a thick darker winter coat with noticeably larger ear-tufts between August and November.

In the picture you can see a red squirrel in summer coat enjoying a slice of brownie in the morning sun.

WORKSHOP A shows a fellow eating dry bread and still wearing most of the grey winter coat, WORKSHOP B shows one of the guys up a tree looking for fresh cone buds which seems to be a real treat for them!

(some of the facts from Wikipedia)

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ribeiroantonio (21859) 2009-06-06 22:36

What a great set of pictures, Pablo. You have done extremely well in capturing these shots. They are all beautiful but my preferred is WS B, which shows a stunning sharpness. Well done
Antonio

robertosalguero (2763) 2009-06-06 22:39

Hi Pablo,

I always wondered if squirrels are in some way related to kangaroos; they seem a bit alike! Nice and interesting image. The subject is very cute here and is perfectly in focus. Good light and colours as well. Thanks Pablo :-)

Roberto

besnard (30492) 2009-06-06 22:42

Bonjour Pablo
Un très joli cliché aux douces couleurs avec une grande netteté sur ce petit écureuil qui ressort de belle manière sur un flou artistiques.
Merci pour cette belle image et bon dimanche.
Nicole

serp2000 (9355) 2009-06-06 22:57

Good morning, Pablo,
Funny shot, I like this photo. Excellent contrast, nice colours!
Have a nice sunday!
Serghei

Buin (37412) 2009-06-06 22:58

Hallo Pablo!
This one is great - as well as the model as the quality and atmosphere of the photo! You have had a wonderful light when taking this. This auburn gnome is beautifully silhouetted in front of all these different tones of green. Really wonderful ...
Greetings from cool and rainy Germany!
Frank

Giorgio (8670) 2009-06-07 0:32

- Nice squirrel Pablo, I have almost the same near me and I was going to publish this instead of the lioness, hi! Anyway, you did not miss your shot, pretty picture in this verdant atmosphere, bravo!
Have a nice weekend.
giorgio

bakes888 (18101) 2009-06-07 0:37

Hi Bablo. I can understand them being fond of brownies, good taste ;-). Irresistible subjects. Great photos. Excellent sharpness and detail. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good Sunday, Paul.

rodgerg (23717) 2009-06-07 0:53

Hello Pablo,

Superb and not easy... The color of the squirell arise very well in the green of the vegetation. Good balance in the composition too with the squirell well located in the image. The differents nunaces of the green color are very well collected. Congratulations.
Have a nice sunday,
Roger

jbemmels (327) 2009-06-07 1:06

Hi Pablo,

Great shot! Something like this is very difficult to pull off (what with squirrels being hyper and usually shy), but you did it marvelously. The show is composed extremely well with the different laysers of vegetation and varying levels of focus, but the squirrel right there crisp, cute and in an action pose.

But wait... You feed the squirrels brownies and salami!?! Hahaha! A squirrel that eats chocolate and pigs... now I have heard of everything.

Cheers,
Jordan

clio (22548) 2009-06-07 1:40

Hi Pablo,
I often saw red squirrels in forests around Paris and even in Paris, but I have never succeeded to photograph them. They move very fast!
Then I appreciate these three photos. On this one, the lighting is particularly successful. The squirrel is really well centred in the vegetation.
Congratulations
Diane

PixelTerror (86038) 2009-06-07 1:43

HI PAblo
A nice specimen well detached from surroundings by its color and the appropriate aperture/focal length combination
Have a nice day JY

JCG (25147) 2009-06-07 2:09

Hello Pablo,

We have also many squirrels in the park of the castle of Versailles, but I never could obtain a photograph of also beautiful quality of the animal... Very good DOF on the subject which allows a pleasant development in its natural environment and pretty relief, the light is a beautiful asset. I like much your photographs in WS which shows us that the squirrel of your areas are not so savage !!! Well done Pablo and thank you for the interesting note.

With all my friendships and very good Sunday,

Jean-Charles

ophelcia (5305) 2009-06-07 4:06

I haven't seen you for such a long time!!!!
We also have red squirrels, when I went to GB I was surprised to see grey ones...
It's well captured, patience gives huge rewards,
G.

anducina (8085) 2009-06-07 4:14

Hi Pablo,
Excellent capture, well framed. I like a lot that little brown fellow on that green, sun-lighted BG. I'd like to photograph some squirrels too, because they are adorable, but I think this is a tricky, difficult action. And, of course, you can hardly find any squirrels in Ploiesti...Very interesting note.
TFS and a nice Sunday !
Andreea

josepmarin (33785) 2009-06-07 4:50

Hi Pablo,
This nice red squirrel is very well caught in your shot. I like the green vegetation that surrounds her and the excellent work with the field depth, with a blurry background that increases the 3D sensation.
The quality image is great.
Well done.
Best regards,
Josep

Silvio1953 (41438) 2009-06-07 5:54

Ciao Pablo, great capture of lovely squirrel in nice pose, wonderful colors and excellent sharpness, very well done, have a good Sunday, ciao Silvio

cknara (553) 2009-06-07 6:03

Nice capture.Wilderness is well taken.

jwmunro (6571) 2009-06-07 8:12

Hello Pablo -

What a nice little scene. I like the shallow DOF, the lighting on the squirrel, and the focus is sharp with a catch light in the eye. Well done!

Thank you for sharing.

John

dareco (17104) 2009-06-07 8:40

Oh! He's so cute!! I love those ears! Good timing and nice lighting and detail. TFS

yedirenk (7283) 2009-06-07 8:59

Hi Dear Pablo,
How are you?
very lovely scene with sweet hungry Squirrel.an eye-catcher sharpness in the foreground.a wonderful moment.very good timing.also superb light and green tones.well done.TFS
Best Regards

Cevdet

paura (38266) 2009-06-07 9:27

Pablo,
Incrível como você conseguiu detalhes tão bem captados aqui! beleza de trabalho, amigo.

Abraço

Paulo

jhm (82201) 2009-06-07 9:42

Hello Pablo,

Very sharpness and clarity exactly the focus on the squirrel
This silhouette is beautifully silhouetted in front of all these different tones of green
Good perspective and presentation. TFS.

Have a nice work week,
John.

emka (21179) 2009-06-07 10:24

Hi Pablo, I also like squirrels and O often go the park with some nuts. They are so accustomed to people that thay take nuts from the hand and somethioimenclimb on the dress asking for more. So it is nice to see them. But i met many persons, specially from America who say that they make a lot of harm. Th squirrels on your photos are just like ours.

Regards

Malgorzata

barrufeto_77 (25697) 2009-06-07 16:36

Hi Pablo.

Excellent moment! Too difficult for me hahahaha.

The details are amazing!

Rgs, Oscar

gneufeld (15167) 2009-06-07 19:20

Hi Pablo,
I like the crystal clear view of the squirrel emphasized by the blurred background. Nice colors and light. TFS. Gerald

Graal (57647) 2009-06-07 23:33

Hi Pablo,
good shot, fine hunter You're. Photo good to TN also. I like the DOF and composition. Nice portrait of squirrel.
Gr., Aleksander

fanni (8733) 2009-06-07 23:57

Hello Pablo,
I always enjoy photos of Nature, and especially such spontaneous shots!
The main photo offers us a "classic" posture of a squirrel busy with eating :)) What is also very attractive about this photo is the depth which is created by the combination of clear, sharp and blurred (each in a different way) areas.
A good photo creating a good mood - and a smile :)
Warm greetings from Moscow,
Elena

John_F_Kennedy (31197) 2009-06-08 1:01

Nice catch. I liked your timing and the pose you captured.
Best wishes,
Achim

cunejo200 (7157) 2009-06-08 3:30

Good morning Pablo,
I do like how you composed this, the natural framing is effective, love the soothing greens, and of course the red squirrel is the star feature and sharp. Best regards...
Danilo

Nicou (44491) 2009-06-08 5:39

Hello,

Merveilleux captage aniumalier, cet écureuil est fantastique quelle position avec ces deux pattes, dans un décor végétation, grandiose.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

wgreis (5976) 2009-06-08 7:22

An frame to TN too, Pablo,
I like the excelent focus just at the animal and the nice DOF.
The luminosity is very good.
Congratulations,
Wagner.

molla (6883) 2009-06-08 7:52

Hejsan Pablo
Ekorrn satt i granen skulle skala kottar.....
It's almost impossible to not mention the most famous of all swedish nursery rhymes by Alice Tegner
in this green environment the Squirrel really becoming red very nice comp as well
hälsar Anders

saxo042 (15482) 2009-06-08 8:04

Hej Pablo,
I found this picture while looking at molla´s... The nice animal is perfectly sharp against the green background. A very fine capture of and very attractive colours!
Hälsningar
Gunnar

bona (2229) 2009-06-08 10:31

This squrrel looks very exited. I like the big ears and the color.
The low DOF was well used.
Hugs
Andre

stego (22350) 2009-06-08 11:11

Hi Pablo,
So cute... And a lovely compo, making good use of the light, vivid colours and the diagonal created by the trees.. Amazing sharpness, perfect DOF.
Regards,
José

vasilpro (8468) 2009-06-08 11:30

Hello Pablo,
This is a great photo. I like the pose of the squirrel in wonderful colors, excellent contrast and sharpness.
Congratulations!
Greetings, Vasilis.

clic (4063) 2009-06-08 14:09

Congratulations for your new costly camera, Pablo; it's a well-deserved toy and your long lens is a must for PRYING SCENERIES as you tested here on the squirrel!!
Enjoy it!
Robert

plimrn (19600) 2009-06-08 21:44

Hi Pablo,
Thank you for the introduction to this beautiful fellow. While this is the best of the three photos, it really takes all three shots for an good introduction to a stranger like me. In this shot I love the sense that he is poised to leap away, in spite of the treat. I actually thought he was some king of rabbit with the huge ear tufts and well-developed haunches. The DOF is perfect with your buddy in sharp focus while his red coat contrasts nicely with the foliage, the soft focus really makes him jump out. The other photos helped correct my misconceptions and the note is very interesting.
HLJ, Pat

aadilj (17950) 2009-06-08 22:32

Hi pablo, yet another very beautiful image from you. I like the contrasting colours and the way you have compsoed the shot

Waylim (10741) 2009-06-09 0:06

Hello Pablo,
Nice catch, I don't think I have seen one of this red one before, I like the small tiny one in the high desert here in the US. they always jumping around and about the cliff, I was always scare for them that they fall down the canyon. Good composition and nice details of the squirrel. Thanks.
Way

AiresSantos (41866) 2009-06-09 1:17

Hi dear Pablo
Wonderful view of the red squirrel eating
Fantastic colours and focus. I like the low DOF and how you managed the light
Well seen and done
Have a nice day
Aires

jlbrthnn (37601) 2009-06-09 4:23

Hello Pablo,
This charming animal and the light makes the image very attractive. It is a good performance to have been able to photograph this apprehensive animal with the very fast movements. Excellent details reinforced by the back blur. Congratulations.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

pierrefonds (26105) 2009-06-09 5:24

Hi Pablo,

The leaves are framing well the red squirrel. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the quireel with long ears. The picture is clear and precise. The light has a good effect on the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

hay_kes (28562) 2009-06-09 6:40

Hi Pablo,
What a beautiful image vith excellent POV, colours BG.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

Greg1949 (8507) 2009-06-09 10:52

My what big ears you have ... nice one Pablo, very intensely eating what ever it is in his mout it seems. Nice use of dof and the dark fg and light bg are great.

greg

Kielia (8387) 2009-06-09 11:48

Hi Pablo,
this image and the two in WS are excellent photo work! One can clearly see your passion for these fellows. Wonderful composition with the light illuminating this busy creature perfectly. The colors are also very beautiful. Great atmosphere of nature! Congratulation!
Warm regards
Harriet

alvaraalto (5229) 2009-06-09 14:01

Dag Pablo,

This week I heard a message on the radio about prince Charles of England, who was campaigning against the grey squirrel in England for they are pushing aside the red ones, just as you mentioned. At the same time I remembered all that grey squirrels I saw in one of the parks in London. A fascinating coincidence.

Groet Rob

P.S. Do you know if Walt Disney’s Chip ‘n Dale are red or grey squirrels.

MarcT (21093) 2009-06-09 22:55

Hi pablo,
Superb portrait of that little gorgeous squirrel.
Very nice sharpness on his eye.
Cheers
Marc

belido (16273) 2009-06-10 5:36

Hello Pablo,

what a nice flagrant. It's perfectly framed and the dof was the best choice to make the animal the main attraction. Very good lighting and saturation, everything so natural. I like this!
Regards,
Carlos

asajernigan (14080) 2009-06-10 5:53

Pablo,
This is a nice closeup of this red squirrel. The blurred background frames the subject well. The lighting and colors are great with nice sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa

zeynepe (9342) 2009-06-10 7:51

Hi Pablo,
It's is so sifficult to take these animals with perfect quality, I can't manage it , this is so sharp, so lovely and one of my favorites.
Congrats and have a great day,
zeynep

danos (32198) 2009-06-10 8:59

Hello Pablo,
nice the view of the red squirrel that is eating so nicely his food.The blur background make your main theme to bring out the details of it.Well done.

Have a nice afternoon,danos

gracious (20017) 2009-06-10 11:00

Hello Pablo,
Sorry for my delay to view this gorgeous image of yours and with the most informative notes about them!
I loved all three shots that brilliantly well captured!
thank you for the sharing
take care and warmest regards
Tony

UlfE (8937) 2009-06-10 11:01

Hei Pablo,

A very fresh and crisp shot. Excellent focus on the squirrel. Perfect with the blurred bright green vegatation in the foregound and background. I also really enjoy when you try something different. TFS and have nice evening!

Cheers,

Ulf

marietom (31796) 2009-06-10 12:49

hello Pablo,

quelle belle rencontre, et quelle belle composition, dans tout ce vert.
Bonne soirée
Marie

Philippe (11763) 2009-06-10 14:03

Hi, Pablo. The little squirrel is nicely framed in the vegetation surrounding him which offers good contrast with its reddish fur. There is a good DOF which makes it stand out well against the background. I'm sure they are as difficult to photograph as to film, so congratulations on this one.
Have a nice evening,
Philippe

shevchenko (9862) 2009-06-10 20:00

Hi Pablo,
What a pretty red squirrel, lively shoot to show it eating portraits, good color and lighting, appreciated that you spend long times to shoot it and sharing here, distinct 3 photos, well done.
Ally

Glint (3040) 2009-06-10 23:34

hello Pablo,
fabulous wildlife photo.Perfectly focused and composed. I like the way squirrel Nutkin ( a character from a Beatrix Potter story) is framed by greenery. The workshops are good too and I especially like workshop B.
regards,
Bev

ChrisJ (70019) 2009-06-11 0:05

Hi Pablo

A superb capture of the red squirrel, with excellent use of a shallow dof, & good sharpness & colour. Tfs!

papagolf21 (56159) 2009-06-11 1:44

Bonjour, cher ami Pablo,
L'écureuil ne peut pas s'empêcher de faire des provisions pour la saison froide. A la fin de l'été, il trouve de la nourriture en abondance. Ce ne sera plus le cas quand l'hiver viendra. Il cache ses trouvailles un peu partout dans la forêt, sur les chemins qu'il emprunte, au pied des arbres, dans des trous. Seulement voilà, il ne se souvient pas toujours de l'endroit où il a dissimulé ses provisions !
Mais quand vient le froid, grâce à son flair, il arrive à retrouver quelques-unes de ses cachettes.
Félicitations pour avoir su saisir ce moment fugace.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jmdias (19071) 2009-06-11 6:02

pablo

very beautiful scene of natural life. the pov, framing, personage and light are fabulous and created an amazing view. perfect shot, congratulations

hugs

jorge

jusninasirun (10150) 2009-06-11 8:00

Hi Pablo,

This is a rare post from you without the sky. I like how the subject is placed under the light and the selective focusing is brilliant.

Well timed shot with the squirrel contrasting so well against the green background. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day.

Best regards,
Jusni

berek (28849) 2009-06-11 22:02

Hi Pablo,
its great clearness and focus control my friend. the squirrel looks so cute with a green atmosphere . your timing is great .
have a nice day.
Burak

Longroute (9185) 2009-06-12 0:55

Hello Pablo,

perfect composition and bright and incisive image.
The squirrel is just in the right place and creates diagonal. Excellent light and colours.

I've been absent from TE since a month and I'm going to leave again soon and it will not possibile to be active in TE for the whole summer, so I wanted to say good-bye to you and wish you a wonderful summer holiday.

All the best,
Donato

delkoo (34158) 2009-06-12 8:51

hi pablo,
Great composition and perfect use of zoom. This qualifies as a splendid shot, technically flawless.

regards
didier

dip (12534) 2009-06-12 11:29

Hi Pablo,
a wonderful shot,also the two WS are very beautiful!
excellent captured with great clarity although the focal Length of 200 mm,
great 3D effect too,
very well done,
Greetings,
Dimitris.

jafadabret (39357) 2009-06-12 22:35

Bonjour Pablo.
Quelle belle lumière sur cet écureuil ! On a l'impression d'une image en 3D. J'apprécie aussi le flou de l'arrière plan qui donne toute l'importance au sujet.
Salutations
Jacques

COSTANTINO (22529) 2009-06-12 22:39

Hello
The title for this photo could be..hello little friend..I like a lot this shot into the greenleaves,very nicely done and there s a lot of beauty in this image
have a nice week end
Costantino

mvdisco (11452) 2009-06-12 22:52

Hi Pablo ,
Nice caught of view of this lovely squirrel,
Excellent POV. and details,
good colors and light.
Excellent presentation as always.
Michel

gildasjan (23645) 2009-06-13 6:20

Bonjour Pablo
Cet écureuil se détache à merveille de son environnement et la netteté est parfaite.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
gildas

gunbud (27763) 2009-06-13 6:31

Hi Pablo,
The red squirrel is much or agreesive than the grey and are know to bite humans that get too close.
This is a stunning profile of the little fellow with his ears at attention as he snacks.
Love the lush green muted backdrop to this fine bit of nature.
Excellent note.
Regards, Tom

bobocortis (14140) 2009-06-13 9:21

Hello Pablo.
Nice portrait of this woodlands' creature eating his lunch.
High sharnpess and nice colors.
Best regards.
Bobo.

Cricri (43030) 2009-06-13 13:45

Hi Pablo
Quel sympathique rencontre, vraiment adorable, une belle netteté sur l'écureuil avec un bon flouté sur l'arrière, très belle lumière et couleurs, très belle image
Good week end for you
cricri

maximage (13341) 2009-06-13 14:26

Bonjour Pablo,
Joli instantané bien nette et super bien cadré.
Excellent.
Amitiés.
max

ElAprendiz (7370) 2009-06-13 20:24

Hello Pablo:

I believe that all good adjectives have been conferred by the foristas.

I like the opportunity to capture an animal like this concern, and clearly defined, appropriate use of existing light. Congratulations

Special greeting from Colombia, John

foozi (4689) 2009-06-14 0:16

Hi Pablo,
beautiful squirrel in excellent bokeh.
lovely greens make this shot stand out very pretty.
The leaves act as the natural framing.
well thought shot.

regards,
Foozi

bracasha75 (21960) 2009-06-14 23:31

Helo Pablo
What a beautiful nature shot and lovely picture of this squirrel at his job
Lovely work Pablo
TFS
Cheers,Braca

Angshu (33551) 2009-06-15 2:12

Hello Pablo
Very different type of image from you...pin sharp focus on the squirrel with fine use of shallow DOF isolating the BG. The contrast with the greens is very appealing. Good work!
Regards
Angshu

Didi (35998) 2009-06-15 14:43

Hello Pablo
You were not so far from the animal.
In France it's more difficult to catch them no chance for me.
Very nice picture indeed in this green environement.
Best regards

mbasil (2117) 2009-06-15 17:27

Wonderful Pablo. I really like the way you've isolated this guy using a different focal plane. The position in the frame is really nice, too. Great colors and leaves make for a marvelous background. Good to see that summer is almost there.
Best,
Mike

skippy007 (6963) 2009-06-16 17:12

Hello Pablo, beautiful photos the three of them, the last and only time I saw one of these creatures was in Hyde Park London, they are beautiful, curious little animals, You capture is excellent in detail, colour, light & spot on with the selected focusing. Excellent note,well done,Thank you.
Santo

Muse (30873) 2009-06-17 23:26

Hello Pablo,
Jolie "capture" de ce charmant écureuil en train de manger.
Une photo très nette sur le sujet et de jolies couleurs.
Bien vu!
Best regards
Denise

ahmetgedikli (21799) 2009-06-18 0:04

HEllo Pablo,
Wonderful shot and captured... The colors, POV and DOF are excellent.
Nice work!
Have a good day.
Ahmet

scroller (2883) 2009-06-19 3:55

Hej Pablo,
Great composition with the blurry background and the sharp contrast of the squirrel!
Hälsningar
/Stefan

zmey (7244) 2009-06-19 6:31

the first thing that jumps at me is that this fellow has some amazing ears... they remind me of the famous Polish winged hussars, LOL. the scene is quite pleasant with that perfect greenery surrounding your 'model'. by the way, it's hard to impress anyone with squirrel photos in the US. they (gray ones though, not red) are everywhere here, like pests... But I do know, the red ones are quite a rarity in Europe.

cheers,
kristaps

maloutim (3933) 2009-06-21 0:56

Hi Pablo!
How lucky you are indeed to have been able to photograph these red squirrels! But of corse, they are nearly your pets living nearby!
In the complete wild, they are so hard to catch! You see them quickly, and in the next few seconds, they are gone!
The grey squirrel seems to be easier to photograph and more prone to get used to people, if I draw conclusions from the theme "squirrels". In London, there are thousands of them, nearly coming to eat in people's hands! But what a pity they eradicated the red species!
Your picture is delightful and so fresh and sharp!
Thanks for sharing and have a food Sunday!
Marie Louise.

Emile (19883) 2009-06-21 15:27

Hola Pablo.
A perfect portrait of the squirrel in its natural habitat, very good colors, POV and DOF. Very well captured with good lighting and frame. Wonderful composition. Your WS are also very good but for me this one is the best.
Best regards.

denisn72 (6969) 2009-06-23 17:50

Hello Pablo!
The lush green makes a very good background for that red squirrel. The light and contrasts are excellent. The main subject is really sharp and clear. Very informative note! Good work and thanks for sharing.
Best regards
Denis!

jmcl (13721) 2009-06-24 9:22

Hi Pablo,

contrasted so well against the trees .. what big ears .. I love the way the depth of field works through this. very nicely done.

sacavem (8223) 2009-06-30 6:37

Olá Pablo,

Excellent photographic moment. Good shot. Good work to capture this image. Very good colour, contrast and definition.
Best regards and a good week.
Filipe

Ola_Kwiatek (2380) 2009-07-10 1:21

Wonderful squirrel, amazing scene. Excellent natural scenery. Good shot. Very good sharpness.
Cheers

Urs (2726) 2009-07-26 16:42

Dear Pablo

Fantastic shot, I like squirrels a lot. They are very fast and in Thailand, where also squirrel species are living, they are very shy. Your squirrel is very sharp, as it has to be the background is out of focus. Colors are vibrant and your "actor" is sitting in the sunlight. Perfect DOF. Well done

Best regards
Urs