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Title: The Acrobat
Post by: gjtoth on November 09, 2008, 07:20:16 PM
I moved the corn to a different location  ;)

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Title: Re: The Acrobat
Post by: Jeanne Lee on November 09, 2008, 07:23:45 PM
That's one determined squirrel!  :D
Title: Re: The Acrobat
Post by: gjtoth on November 09, 2008, 08:47:44 PM
Quote from: Jeanne Lee on November 09, 2008, 07:23:45 PM
That's one determined squirrel!  :D

Indeed, she is, Jeanne Lee!  She's a real clown.
Title: Re: The Acrobat
Post by: JudyB on November 10, 2008, 12:20:15 PM
How do you have the corn attached to the tree?  The detail on the squirrel is amazing, you can see individual hairs.  Have the birds/squirrels become accostomed to your presence?  Your pictures are getting better every time you post, way to go!!!
Title: Re: The Acrobat
Post by: gjtoth on November 10, 2008, 01:22:03 PM
Quote from: JudyB on November 10, 2008, 12:20:15 PM
How do you have the corn attached to the tree?  The detail on the squirrel is amazing, you can see individual hairs.  Have the birds/squirrels become accostomed to your presence?  Your pictures are getting better every time you post, way to go!!!

Thanks, Judy.

I drove a BIG finishing nail into the tree about 1 1/2" then simply skewered the corn on that.  NOTHING has become accustomed to me, Judy (not even my wife - heheheh).  I shoot from inside the house through double-glaze glass.
Title: Re: The Acrobat
Post by: JudyB on November 10, 2008, 01:40:20 PM
Wow Is it possible to open a window without a screen and take them that way?
Title: Re: The Acrobat
Post by: gjtoth on November 10, 2008, 02:03:02 PM
Quote from: JudyB on November 10, 2008, 01:40:20 PM
Wow Is it possible to open a window without a screen and take them that way?

Sure.  But, then, my wife starts screaming about bugs and the A/C (or heat) and scares 'em away.   ;D :D
Title: Re: The Acrobat
Post by: Marilyn on November 10, 2008, 02:12:31 PM
These are  awesome shots, I love that little squirrel
Title: Re: The Acrobat
Post by: JudyB on November 10, 2008, 03:23:48 PM
QuoteSure.  But, then, my wife starts screaming about bugs and the A/C (or heat) and scares 'em away.   

There are things about everyone that annoys, but in love we make a way to live in peace.  Pat has a window she can open quietly and take pictures.  That was why my suggestion.

I really have to get the camera we have and start using it.  Problem is it isn't digital and at this moment I cannot afford a digital.  on the opposite side of the coin the film costs as does the processing of the film afterward.  A catch 22 wouldn't you say?
Title: Re: The Acrobat
Post by: gjtoth on November 10, 2008, 04:03:41 PM
Quote from: JudyB on November 10, 2008, 03:23:48 PM
QuoteSure.  But, then, my wife starts screaming about bugs and the A/C (or heat) and scares 'em away.   

There are things about everyone that annoys, but in love we make a way to live in peace.  Pat has a window she can open quietly and take pictures.  That was why my suggestion.

I really have to get the camera we have and start using it.  Problem is it isn't digital and at this moment I cannot afford a digital.  on the opposite side of the coin the film costs as does the processing of the film afterward.  A catch 22 wouldn't you say?

Judy, my walk-about camera is an excellent digital to start out with.  Matter of fact, it's just a darned good camera... period.  You can pick up a refurb from ecost.com for around $120. 

Here's the review on it (one of many):

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/fuji_s700.html (http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/fuji_s700.html)

Here it is on eCost:

http://www.ecost.com/Detail.aspx?edp=41683910&navid=155441519 (http://www.ecost.com/Detail.aspx?edp=41683910&navid=155441519)

I believe Melody has one of these and can also vouch for it's quality.
Title: Re: The Acrobat
Post by: JudyB on November 10, 2008, 04:33:55 PM


Thank you.  I will look into it.