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Red Squirrels Interact With My Props While I Photograph Them, And They Make The Cutest Pics (30 New Pics)
15 years ago, I built a house with a balcony in a small village in the middle of Sweden beside a forest. I never expected that my balcony would become a photo studio for wild animals. Now I make my living with red squirrel photography.
It all started with a fox standing in front of my door. I started to take photos of the fox. After 2 weeks of daily visits, the fox started to climb onto my balcony and climb into boxes. This was the start of creating scenes on my balcony where I would lay out food for wildlife and capture them with my camera.
The studio is built 1 meter from the ground and is directly connected with my kitchen window and the forest. This is how I make compositions at eye level, 3 meters from my window. I use food to lure animals.
There can be a total of 14 squirrels visiting my garden, but mostly, there are 6 coming daily. I do not give them much food, so that they are not dependent on me.
I have won prizes, published books, and been published in many newspapers and magazines, TV and radio broadcasts, as well as worked together with publishers and artists. I have also done commercials and organized workshops. I've also been featured on Bored Panda many times, and you can find the links to these articles here, here, here, here, here, and here.
Although there can be many squirrels coming in my scenes simultaneously, they are rarely all perfectly in focus or the right composition; therefore, I sometimes capture 2 photos with the animals in different positions and stack them together. Another thing I do is cloning out wires, pins, or food buckets if needed.
I upload new photos on Patreon daily. Here I offer different gifts for a monthly fee.
More info: geertweggen.com | Facebook | Instagram | flickr.com | patreon.com | geertweggen.com | youtube.com
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Ella Worley 5 years ago
Mama just killed a squirrel put a gun against his head pulled My trigger now he’s dead...
Robert Bailey 5 years ago
We're no strangers to love You know the rules and so do I A full commitment's what I'm thinking of You wouldn't get this from any other guy I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling Gotta make you understand
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Patty Stier 5 years ago (edited)
"Stop acting squirrely and get in the buggy with your brother!"
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Russell Ellwardt 5 years ago
Reminds me of scenes from Kenneth Grahame's "The Wind in the Willows" (I am currently re-reading this childhood classic)
Emily Funke 5 years ago
those native americans have something good going here. look at the fish we caught!
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Eva Bryson 5 years ago
How does he get a photo of all these squirrels doing these things all at the exact same time?
Kristina Armstrong 5 years ago
In the intro the Photographer said they “stack” the photos
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Emily Funke 5 years ago
prop it up so i can see what is on the bottom...did ya find anything good to eat.....we're waiting!!!!
Carole Strawn 5 years ago
He says that he sometimes "stacks" photos to get all the squirrels in after photographing them separately. Also, he edits out wires, etc. Still they are amazing. I adore squirrels.
Elena Johnson 5 years ago
Read his story before the pics. He explains how he does his pictures.
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glowworm2 5 years ago
"Nope. This clearly isn't working. The flower in your mouth just makes you look stupid."
Dorothea Lowe 5 years ago (edited)
"An object is never independent of the conditions affecting a particular observer." ~ Paul Twitchell Dialogues with the Master Page 226
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CAELYN MORALES 5 years ago
Sometimes, I have seen alot of squirrils close to me, once one climbed onto me
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Patricia Tornborg 5 years ago
I feed squirrels from my hand...hold the pecan with thumb and middle finger, and they take it in their teeth. One, Irene, let’s me pet her!
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Sara Salisbury 5 years ago
* Squirrel on the right * "Whatcha watching?" * Sitting squirrel * "Nut Job 2. "
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Emily Funke 5 years ago
can't seem to match the pictures in the book to my body. something is missing on the picture.....ah, yes, the tail. poor soul , doesn't have one!
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Patty Stier 5 years ago
"We are nearing the finish line - one more leap, my friend, and we are home free!"
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PandaAngel 3 years ago
Wishing on dandelions all of the time~ Wishing one day you’ll be mine~ ~ ~
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Night Owl 5 years ago
At first I thought tea time; but you're right, it's probably birthday...or wedding
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Doug Toutloff 5 years ago
Time Lord Regeneration: man, man, man, man, man, man, man, man, man, man, man, man, woman, squirrel
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Natasha Arceo 5 years ago
no that brain is to big for him he needs a smaller one LOL
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Susanna Scott 5 years ago
Well, what is it? Am I going to be ok? Relax George, it says you've got one gray hair.
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Patty Stier 5 years ago (edited)
"One must pay attention when to highlight versus where to shade!"
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Emily Funke 5 years ago
i think i can, i think i can, i think i can. that little engine did it, i can too.
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Emily Funke 5 years ago
sir, you are amazing. to get these squirrels to do these things is awesome. thank you for your patience , love of the squirrels and the wonderful way you have set up your deck for their pleasure , yours and ours. emy funke
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Marie deHeryng 5 years ago
Heh, my little friend, even this broom takes us on a merry ride together!!
Kristina Armstrong 5 years ago
The photographer explained in the introduction that he “stacked “ some of the pictures, and he also used wires and pins - he did not say anything about photoshopping, ‘frrrrrrr’, and I don’t think that’s what he did.
S Baucom 5 years ago
Read his story at the beginning of photos. He explains how he gets the shots and sometimes combine them. Very creative and interesting.
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In the world of wildlife photography, creating unique scenes for animals presents an interesting approach to capturing their natural charm. Much like the efforts by a Californian photographer who sets detailed backgrounds for squirrels, my own photography journey involves creating captivating settings right on my balcony.
Discover more about innovative squirrel photo sessions that bring their personalities to life through creative staging.
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Sarina Greenhaven 5 years ago
Country roads, take me home to the place I belong... WEST VIGINIAAAAAAA
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cassiushumanmother 5 years ago
NOOOOOOO! Don't eat it little one, it looks like a dangerous amanita!
cassiushumanmother 5 years ago
I just googled it and they can eat the most poisonous mushrooms without any harm! Impressive.
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Sara Salisbury 5 years ago
Dear Geert Weggen, As it currently goes I'm failing Spanish and my parents are mad and grounded me, so I'm sad. But when I saw these photos, they lightened up my day! Thanks for sharing! Much love, Sara Salisbury
Neil Srivatsa 5 years ago
This is so weird, I am currently failing in Spanish too, AND my parents have grounded me too. This post also made my day brighter. THANKS for the post!!!!!
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Janine B. 5 years ago
Dear Geert, your pictures are beyond adorable as always. :) I see you made some birdy friends too? :) How much time do you spent per day in creating and shooting? Do the little critters enjoy exploring the scenes you made or do they just come and for the snacks? It's amazing to see how close you can get to them. We have set up a squirrel feeder nearby and I love watching these little guys. So thanks for sharing, I'm looking forward to your new calendar! :)
Geert Weggen (Post author) 5 years ago
Thanks Janine, There are always many bird here. I spent most hours of my days with photos, 7 days a week :) They mostly come for the snacks :)
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Marie deHeryng 5 years ago
Dear Geert, your photos are precious. I love squirrels and birds and these sweet little animals have such personality and verve! They are so adorable and you've made such iconic and adorable photos for the world to enjoy and love. Thank you for sharing your talent and lovely sweet view of a small part of the world many people overlook and shouldn't. If everyone stopped and looked at these every morning, they might start their day feeling calmer and happier! Thank you Geert!
Phoenix Devlin 5 years ago
These are amazing! Do you hand make all your props? How do you get two close to the animals??
Geert Weggen (Post author) 5 years ago
Thank you. Some of the props I make my self. I show my self everyday, and slowly they get used to me
Load More Replies... Sara Salisbury 5 years ago
Dear Geert Weggen, As it currently goes I'm failing Spanish and my parents are mad and grounded me, so I'm sad. But when I saw these photos, they lightened up my day! Thanks for sharing! Much love, Sara Salisbury
Neil Srivatsa 5 years ago
This is so weird, I am currently failing in Spanish too, AND my parents have grounded me too. This post also made my day brighter. THANKS for the post!!!!!
Load More Replies... Janine B. 5 years ago
Dear Geert, your pictures are beyond adorable as always. :) I see you made some birdy friends too? :) How much time do you spent per day in creating and shooting? Do the little critters enjoy exploring the scenes you made or do they just come and for the snacks? It's amazing to see how close you can get to them. We have set up a squirrel feeder nearby and I love watching these little guys. So thanks for sharing, I'm looking forward to your new calendar! :)
Geert Weggen (Post author) 5 years ago
Thanks Janine, There are always many bird here. I spent most hours of my days with photos, 7 days a week :) They mostly come for the snacks :)
Load More Replies... Marie deHeryng 5 years ago
Dear Geert, your photos are precious. I love squirrels and birds and these sweet little animals have such personality and verve! They are so adorable and you've made such iconic and adorable photos for the world to enjoy and love. Thank you for sharing your talent and lovely sweet view of a small part of the world many people overlook and shouldn't. If everyone stopped and looked at these every morning, they might start their day feeling calmer and happier! Thank you Geert!
Phoenix Devlin 5 years ago
These are amazing! Do you hand make all your props? How do you get two close to the animals??
Geert Weggen (Post author) 5 years ago
Thank you. Some of the props I make my self. I show my self everyday, and slowly they get used to me
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