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Title
California Western Gray Squirrel
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
An adorable California (western) gray squirrel (Sciurus griseus) displays its spectacular tail in the September afternoon sun.
While taking photos of hummingbirds, I heard quite a boisterous hoarse chirping sound and looked up to see this beautiful creature suddenly appear on a pine tree bough overlooking thep backyard.
I've wanted to take a decent photo of a squirrel and my heart's desire was fulfilled unexpectedly. I was certainly glad my equipment had all been set up for this capture.
Life lesson :: Be ready for the pleasant "surprises" God may send your way, especially when photographing His beautiful and majestic creation.
"..All things are possible for one who believes." - Mark 9:23b
The California (western) gray squirrel is the largest native tree-dwelling squirrel along the western coast of the United States and Canada. It can be found in elevations up to 6,500 feet (2,000 meters).
These squirrels are very shy of people and like to travel completely above ground from tree to tree. Their diet includes nuts, seeds, acorns, green vegetation, fungi and insects.
Often they will hide acorns underground for later use and relocate them with their keen sense of smell.
Due to several factors including the introduction of more aggressive non-native squirrel species, the overall population of the western gray squirrel has decreased dramatically, especially in Washington State and southern California.
According to several sources on the internet, the western gray squirrel was first described by George Ord in 1818 based on notes taken by Lewis and Clark at The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon.
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Grateful to God and thankful to the administrators for featuring this image on the home pages of the Fine Art America groups::
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Scripture taken from the Holy Scriptures, Tree of Life Version. Copyright © 2011, 2012, 2013 by the Messianic Jewish Family Bible Society. Used by permission of the Messianic Jewish Family Bible Society. "TLV" and "Tree of Life Version" and "Tree of Life Holy Scriptures" are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark office by the Messianic Jewish Family Bible Society.
Photo copyright © 2015 Brian Tada. To the glory of God. All rights reserved. This image may not be downloaded, distributed, copied, photographed, or altered in any way without the express written permission of the photographer.
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September 4th, 2015
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Bowling Green, KY - United States
Absolutely adorable and a most wonderful capture! That is a gorgeous bushy tail!
Cape Town, We - South Africa
Exquisite closeup shining within the white light, Brian! Great atmosphere and mood with clarity in brilliant colors. Excellent capture!
St. Louis, MO - United States
Beautiful close up photograph of a California Gray Squirrel with great pose and composition, Brian! F/L
East Berlin, PA - United States
Brian, adorable capture, I love the sunlight coming from behind. f/l
Coeur D Alene, ID - United States
Magnificent capture, Brian! The lighting on the squirrel's tail and ears is stunning, my friend! L/F
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much for your kind comments, Hazel! God's creation in nature is magnificent!
Dunnville, ON - Canada
Hi Brian.... Your photography is amazing! I especially love this one for the fabulous light you have captured. I, too, take many photos in anticipation of a painting and I found that squirrels and birds are the very best models. This little guy is ready for some hijinks. I also wanted to thank you for your very kind comments, I appreciate them very much.
South Lake Tahoe, CA - United States
Great capture and lighting Brian...well done.
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Webb, so grateful for your kind words and support, thank you very much! Blessings!
Santa Clarita, CA - United States
Sweet squirrel, wonderful lighting on his magnificent tail. You captured his "where to now" expression! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Jenny, thank you for your kind words and like/fave, appreciate it very much. God bless you!
Manassas, vi - United States
wonderful shot, beautiful color and details.
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Khalid, thank you for your wonderful and beautiful comment, so greatly appreciate it! Blessings!
Los Angeles, CA - United States
Wonderful shot. Love the colors as well as the adorable squirrel!
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Dr. Pat Gehr, thank you so much for the honor of your visit and such kind words! Greatly appreciate your support. God bless you, and happy Fourth of July!
Windsor, IL - United States
Nice work, Brian! LFS
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Theresa, it is truly an honor to receive your visit and kind feedback! Greatly appreciate it and your gracious LFS support, thank you so much! God bless you!
Reno, NV - United States
Wonderful warm autumn lighting on this cute little squirrel Brian!...F/L
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Donna, thank you so much for the honor of your kind words and F/L! It was truly a joy to see this precious visitor in the backyard. Thanks so much for stopping by and your gracious support. God bless you, and have a blessed Easter!
London - United Kingdom
Nice capture. He looks like he is about to have some fun. Great picture. Well done!
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much, Bible Verse Pictures, for your gracious and kind comments! Appreciate the honor of your visit. God bless you, and here's wishing you a most blessed Easter in Jesus. He is risen indeed!
Dixon, IL - United States
GREAT DETAIL and color, Brian!
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Laura, thank you very much for the honor of your visit! So greatly appreciate your very kind words on this image. Thanks so much for your support, which means a lot to me. God bless you!
Falmouth, Co - United Kingdom
Excellent use of light to show off the fur detail
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Terri, thank you so much for stopping by! Appreciate greatly your kind comment and the honor of your visit. This squirrel appeared so quickly, caught me quite by surprise, then just as suddenly it disappeared. Thanks so much for your encouragement! God bless you, have a wonderful New Year!
Meitar, is - Israel
Marvelous artwork , f ,l,v
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Mark, many thanks for the honor of your visit and your gracious f,l,v support, greatly appreciate this! Have a super weekend! God bless you!
South San Francisco, CA - United States
Wonderful capture and beautiful background! fv
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Jim, thank you so much for your kind and wonderful comments! Am honored and humbled by your visit, and thank you very much for making this one of your favorites. Have an awesome weekend!
Indio, CA - United States
delightful capture, Brian... lovely 4-legged friend!! Warm regards from the desert. F/L/V
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Maria, many thanks for your kind and precious comments on this image! Appreciate greatly the honor of your visit and F/L/V support, thank you! Many blessings on your beautiful artistry. Have a great week!
Durbuy, Lu - Belgium
Oh wow! Fantastic capture of this very speedy creature.......The image is so lively that as if one can reach him/her...Pure perfection........l/f/pin.........Beth
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Beth, thank you so much for the honor of your visit and very kind comments! I greatly appreciate that and your gracious l/f/pin support, thank you! Love your outstanding photography. God bless you, and have a great evening/day/weekend!
Doniphan, MO - United States
Love this amazing capture Brian! Gorgeous light and colors as well!! f/l/t!! :D
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much, Debbie! Appreciate greatly the honor of your visit and kind words, and thank you for your enthusiastic f/l/t support! Blessings and have a great week!
Denver, Co - United States
Wow... perfect light, so beautifully captured, Brian! L/F!!
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Angela, thank you for stopping by! So greatly appreciate the honor of your continued support. Thanks so much for your kind words and L/F, greatly appreciated! God bless you and your artistry!
Toronto, ON - Canada
So cute!
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Sharon, thank you for stopping by and for your precious comment, greatly appreciate it! This gray squirrel was truly a joy, watching it run deftly among the pine tree branches. Blessings!
Los Angeles, CA - United States
Wonderful work!
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much, Jamie, for your wonderful kind comment and the honor of your visit and support! Thank you very much for making this image one of your favorites, this is an honor. God bless you, have a wonderful week!
Savannah, GA - United States
Congratulations! This image was featured in 'All Natural Beauty of this World' and on their FB page! l/f/fb
Brian Tada replied:
Wow, thank you, Jamie! Thanks so much for featuring this image on the home page of your Fine Art America group, ALL NATURAL BEAUTY OF THIS WORLD! Greatly appreciate this special honor. Thank you also for your l/f support and for sharing on Facebook. God bless you for your leadership and all you do for your amazing wonderful group!
Laval, Qu - Canada
The lateral light is beautiful as the eye-contact Brian.
Brian Tada replied:
Thanks so much, Asbed, for your compliment! Honored by your visit and kind words. Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. God bless you!
Titusville, FL - United States
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Brian Tada replied:
Greetings John, and thank you so much for the distinct honor of being featured in your FAA group, "IMAGES THAT EXCITE YOU!" Many thanks for your wonderful leadership and all you do for your amazing group. You are truly appreciated. God bless you, have a super day/weekend!
Brooklyn, NY - United States
What an adorable creature!!!
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Anna, thank you for your precious comment! Am honored by your visit and kind words, and greatly appreciate your support and encouragement. Blessings, have a wonderful day!
Ashkelon, is - Israel
BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE, BRIAN
Brian Tada replied:
Shalom Nora, Todah Rabah and thank you so much for your very kind words! Greatly appreciate the honor of your visit and encouragement. Blessings!
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