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I’ve Been Shooting Wild Squirrels For 4 Years And They Finally Shot Me Back
4 years ago I started photographing wild red squirrels. In those early years I captured squirrels behind a camera shooting birds and nature, but this time I wanted to let them capture me.
This year, squirrels started to climb on my camera during shooting and that gave me the idea of letting them do the photo job. In total there are 4 different squirrels in these shots. Some of these photos are made by stacking 2 photos together.
You can also see our wild previous photoshoots here and here.
© Use of all my photos only with my permission.
More info: geertweggen.wixsite.com
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Nancy E 8 years ago
These squirrels are absolute rascals. They get into trouble so quickly , but, they are a delight to watch.... unless, they are digging up my bulbs in the garden.
John L 8 years ago
The two in my yard are obviously Harvard educated, because in spit of setting traps for them, they know not to get caught, so I can move them out of the area. They go through my garden like a whirlwind. :(
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Greg Lindenbach 8 years ago
Amazing shots, and I'm sure a LOT of photos and patience to get them! Are these 'squirrel + camera' available as a series?
Geert Weggen (Post author) 8 years ago
Thank you. Yes they are available as series
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Marilyn Fabrizio 8 years ago
Truly an amazing relationship with your squirrels. Love them and the props are over the top adorable!
PandasAreMyFav 8 years ago
I read the title and I’m like "he shoots squirrels!?!?!?!?" And then I’m like "ohhhh he takes pictures of squirrels..." :|
Geert Weggen (Post author) 8 years ago
:) The squirrels shoot a photographer sounds better :) I can imagion that the word shooting can be confusing
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Melody Lanzatella 8 years ago
You have the greatest job in the world! I never knew these lil 'elf-eared' squirrels existed until I saw your photographs! You are by far and away my FAVE photographer! I always get excited when I see you've posted new ones! Thank you for sharing them! I love their curious nature!!!
Geert Weggen (Post author) 8 years ago
What a wonderful comment. Thank you!
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Erica 8 years ago
The last one, the peanut kiss photo, is my favorite :3 Squirrels are such cute and curious creatures, I love 'em!
Geert Weggen (Post author) 8 years ago
That is my favorite interaction with them. Climbing and searching for that peanut in my mouth :)
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Raina Arberry 8 years ago
Very cool! They look like they are in a children's book. Like a fairytale. Thanks for sharing:)
Geert Weggen (Post author) 8 years ago
:-) They do that allready at my place :)
Load More Replies... Full Name 8 years ago
Incredible photos. I'm blown away that you can actually legit capture them like this. I used to live near squirrels and that sort of trust is rare indeed.
Gillian Black 8 years ago
that is amazing so trusting, do you realise how lucky you are to have these little critters, well you are as we dont have them
Geert Weggen (Post author) 8 years ago
Yes I am very lucky and happy with them around my house!
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Geert Weggen (Post author) 8 years ago
A D7100 to do the shots and a D3200 with the squirrels
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Michel M. Prins 8 years ago
It's so adorable to see these shots! Some of those almost look like they are actually using the objects they have in front them. Awesome job!
Nancy E 8 years ago
These squirrels are absolute rascals. They get into trouble so quickly , but, they are a delight to watch.... unless, they are digging up my bulbs in the garden.
John L 8 years ago
The two in my yard are obviously Harvard educated, because in spit of setting traps for them, they know not to get caught, so I can move them out of the area. They go through my garden like a whirlwind. :(
Load More Replies... Greg Lindenbach 8 years ago
Amazing shots, and I'm sure a LOT of photos and patience to get them! Are these 'squirrel + camera' available as a series?
Geert Weggen (Post author) 8 years ago
Thank you. Yes they are available as series
Load More Replies... Marilyn Fabrizio 8 years ago
Truly an amazing relationship with your squirrels. Love them and the props are over the top adorable!
PandasAreMyFav 8 years ago
I read the title and I’m like "he shoots squirrels!?!?!?!?" And then I’m like "ohhhh he takes pictures of squirrels..." :|
Geert Weggen (Post author) 8 years ago
:) The squirrels shoot a photographer sounds better :) I can imagion that the word shooting can be confusing
Load More Replies... Melody Lanzatella 8 years ago
You have the greatest job in the world! I never knew these lil 'elf-eared' squirrels existed until I saw your photographs! You are by far and away my FAVE photographer! I always get excited when I see you've posted new ones! Thank you for sharing them! I love their curious nature!!!
Geert Weggen (Post author) 8 years ago
What a wonderful comment. Thank you!
Load More Replies... Erica 8 years ago
The last one, the peanut kiss photo, is my favorite :3 Squirrels are such cute and curious creatures, I love 'em!
Geert Weggen (Post author) 8 years ago
That is my favorite interaction with them. Climbing and searching for that peanut in my mouth :)
Load More Replies... Raina Arberry 8 years ago
Very cool! They look like they are in a children's book. Like a fairytale. Thanks for sharing:)
Geert Weggen (Post author) 8 years ago
:-) They do that allready at my place :)
Load More Replies... Full Name 8 years ago
Incredible photos. I'm blown away that you can actually legit capture them like this. I used to live near squirrels and that sort of trust is rare indeed.
Gillian Black 8 years ago
that is amazing so trusting, do you realise how lucky you are to have these little critters, well you are as we dont have them
Geert Weggen (Post author) 8 years ago
Yes I am very lucky and happy with them around my house!
Load More Replies... Geert Weggen (Post author) 8 years ago
A D7100 to do the shots and a D3200 with the squirrels
Load More Replies... Michel M. Prins 8 years ago
It's so adorable to see these shots! Some of those almost look like they are actually using the objects they have in front them. Awesome job!
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