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In a forest not far away, there's a place where squirrels dance among the trees, play hide-and-seek with acorns, and even pose for the camera like superstars. Welcome to the magical world of Geert Weggen, a Swedish/Dutch photographer who has captured the playful adventures of these cute furry creatures like never before.

Geert's pictures often feature squirrels interacting with props and engaging in human-like activities, resulting in charming and humorous compositions. His photographs have been published worldwide, featuring in newspapers, books, and magazines, as well as making appearances on television and radio programs.

More info: geertweggen.com | Instagram

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Stefaan De Clerck
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As if the squirrel is giving a performances and uses the flowers as a microphone.

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Geert shared with Bored Panda that it all started with a fox and then a bird that visited his garden. "I started to create scenes for them, placed food, and captured photos of them. When they left, the squirrels came, and they have returned almost daily for almost 11 years now."

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    Danish Susanne
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mirror mirror on the wall who is the cutest one of all?

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    The photographer told us that many ideas for his photoshoots come from his experiences in daily life, but also from what he sees and reads on the news, TV, etc. "Also, I get ideas from the props I find and sometimes through dreams. I wake up with an idea."

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    François Bouzigues
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I came in like a wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeecking ball (edit for grammar)

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    "Once, while repairing my chimney, one of my squirrel friends used the ladder and visited me on the roof. I always have food in my pockets. I did a photo shoot once while climbing a tree with squirrels following me. I never know when they'll come or if they'll do what I'm looking for."

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    Cosmikid
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't forget to stop and eat the sunflowers - and their seeds!!

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    "I have built a studio connected to the forest. In this studio, I have a large table where I create scenes. Here, I have a lot of wires in the air attached to little buckets with food. I can place these buckets exactly where I hope to capture the squirrels."

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    M
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to live in this photographer’s world….

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    Gabby M
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Texting on this antique is torture I really need a new phone.

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    Cosmikid
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What the heck is this!!? Godzilla Bunny eggs???

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    Gabby M
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cirque du Soleil audition Nailed It!!

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    Doctor Strange
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First, young grasshopper, you must achieve balance within. Only then will you be able to achieve balance without

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    Cosmikid
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course we eat mushrooms! Heck, we even dry them and store them for winter! Don't you?

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    Cosmikid
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And our wide receiver, Big Bill Butternut - is there for the catch! What a game folks!

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    Cosmikid
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank goodness!! The fragrance is there. Not one of those horrid, odorless hothouse "roses"...

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    Cosmikid
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh- the Red Mare...! Beware where she takes you...

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    Cosmikid
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh! Picking fluff for your bed, huh? I didn't realize your missus was back from Algiers!

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    Cosmikid
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dunno, why; the guy with the peanuts says he wants me to give you this...

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    Gabby M
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a photogenetic bunch these guys are.

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