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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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Flower Lover (There Where Some Seeds Hidden In The Flower)

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David Viesta
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5 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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5 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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5 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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5 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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5 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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Ordering Nuts ( A Photobooth Photo Was Published In A German Magazine)

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David Viesta
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5 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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5 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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