I am a Dutch/Swedish international awarded photographer specializing in photographing red squirrels. My work has been published widely abroad in newspapers, books, calendars, radio and television, and magazines.

Six years ago, a fox was standing on my doorstep, and I immediately rushed back inside to fetch some meat. The fox would come back daily to get more food, and I used that as an opportunity to do some wildlife photography.

By the end of a second week, the wild animal would come to the balcony where it interacted with various props I used for photography. Soon, a Russian bird visited me and continued doing so daily. Suddenly, my balcony had become a wildlife photographers' studio filled with nature props, cameras, mirrors, etc. The bird followed me, and I followed the bird with my camera, as it searched for hidden food in scenes that I had created. Some photos of this encounter were awarded and published. Eventually, cute squirrels appeared, and they still come daily to my outside studio. Little did I know back then that the wildlife would become my living.

Since last year I have been organizing squirrel workshops at home. These workshops are organized to occur two times a year when the baby squirrels arrive. A maximum of 3 participants can join this 5-day workshop.

Scroll down to see a collection of my works featuring the cute animals.

More info: geertweggen.com | Instagram | Facebook | flickr.com | geertweggen.com

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    David Viesta
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hello, huh, I would like to order a Big Mac and a large root beer. Can you hear me? Man, I hate this new drive-thru system."

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    Mushroom Lover ( This Mushroom Is Not Poiseness To The Squirrel. Published In Several Newspapers)

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    6 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then the squirrel grew twice its size as the blipping sound rang three times consecutively.

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    I Followed Squirrels Daily For 6 Years With My Camera And They Became My Friends

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    holyshit
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    all these pictures look like the squirrels are being paid. All perfectly shot. The poses are so dramatic

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    I Followed Squirrels Daily For 6 Years With My Camera And They Became My Friends

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    Ruby Brook
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh dear he looks like he's going over the speed limit. Better scurry away!

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    I Followed Squirrels Daily For 6 Years With My Camera And They Became My Friends

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    Enuya
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like illustration from children's fairytale. So colorful and well-composed!

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    Sunflower Stand (All The Sunflowers In My Garden Are Planted By The Squirrels. They Hide The Seeds In The Earth. My Most Populair Photo In 500px Where About 90000 People Follow My Work)

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    David Viesta
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Squirrel to Flowers: "Leave room for the Holy Spirit, shall we."

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hello, is it the police? There is a man following me and taking pictures, please send help."

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    I Followed Squirrels Daily For 6 Years With My Camera And They Became My Friends

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    David Viesta
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First squirrel: "Are you sure you know how to use it properly?" Second squirrel: "Of course I do, I watched all the seasons from Arrow and the Hunger Games movies".

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