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Elliot87

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My day job is to protect our native red squirrels by exterminating these, not much I could do at this nature reserve though other than enjoy watching them and take a few pictures.

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Elliot87

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Went on a short trip to the North Pennines AONB (area of outstanding natural beauty) today but didn't take a single landscape shot. Did find some possible spots to go back to when the light will make for an interesting shot.

Here's a few random shots from the day, starting with some Llamas which were a surprise change from the countless sheep.

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Elliot87

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I think this had the potential to be an exceptional shot but I was definitely the limiting factor. I love the back lighting and the composition with the steps but in the dim light I was really struggling to manually focus and I don't think this is as sharp and in focus as it could be. I think my wife was losing patience with me too so I gave up before I was 100% happy.

Any critique on this shot is certainly welcome as I know I could have done more to make the most of this situation.

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Bourbon Neat

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Nice captures Elliot. I like the arched opening best. I see your wife is an old tree hugger, the tree being the old. I like trees too. Sorry I have no input with the stairway shot other than to say you did better than I could have. That is an interesting composition location with a tricky lighting situation. Is that old tree in the beech family?
 
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Elliot87

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Bourbon Neat said:
Nice captures Elliot. I like the arched opening best. I see your wife is an old tree hugger, the tree being the old. I like trees too. Sorry I have no input with the stairway shot other than to say you did better than I could have. That is an interesting composition location with a tricky lighting situation. Is that old tree in the beech family?
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She's a tree hugger and a bit of a bunny hugger too! It is a copper beech so you're spot on there.

The lighting was tricky and the metering with my 55mm macro is odd. Still haven't figured it out yet. I got sharper shots but the pose or composition weren't as good.
 
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Elliot87

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Just looking at my settings again, should probably have increased the ISO for a faster shutter, motion blur might be causing some of the softness.
 
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Elliot87

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My job is to ensure these little guys continue to exist in Northumberland. Unfortunately that means a lot of grey squirrel trapping and I don't get much chance to stop and photograph the reds. Today I got to spend a couple of pretty special hours watching these reds at a local country park, sometimes with them within arms reach.

This is the first shot I've processed, will post more tomorrow.

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cbay

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Very nice shot. They are a neat looking squirrel. Much different from the fox squirrel we have here (along with the greys).
 
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Elliot87

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You certainly beat us hands down on the number of different species of squirrels. We've got two now but only want the one. I think there are North American red squirrels but even they look a lot different from ours.
 
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Elliot87

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I spent my birthday at Edinburgh Zoo. Lots of shots in dim light and through glass and wire but I'm happy with the shots I managed to get. This tiger photo is probably my favourite.

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