I Thought Squirrels Only Ate Nuts.......

[ronstelzy]

Visiting my friend who is quite a gardener, I was suprised to find a tomato relishing squirrel. My favorite part of the picture is the cute little paws holding the tomato; looks like she just had a manicure.

[ladybug]

so that is the twerp who has been eating my tomatoes. I got one he got 5, i love the picture but he better hide from me or his hide is mine. Ok so i only have one plant but the bugger can leave me a couple. Better to laugh than to cry at least he takes the whole thing, waste not want not.

[John L Gray]

Ron,

Very nice image of the squirrel.

John

[ladybug]

he sure does have long nails. I tried to get a picture of the ones by my house but they are quicker than me. You really did get a great shot.

[lisabee]

Lovely shot, Ron.

Lisa :)

[Punkinsmom]

They like rose blossoms too! Silly little critters!

[annc]

A really good picture.

[smiles]

Ron, another fabulous shot! Great job!

[TexasRose]

Nice nice shot, Ron. I'm just glad my Dad can't see that! He has a hate/hate relationship with squirrels, who have destroyed his tomato plants over the years...taking one or two bites........then abandoning them. I don't think they like the taste; they're just greedy little guys.

One also got into his garage and had a feast on the wiring insulation on his car. A very costly snack...for my Dad, that is. :eek:

[Jancy]

Great Shot Ron, I also love the nails!!!! :D
Jancy

[tnwaltz]

Ron, is it just luck that you're always in the right spot at the right time? You do such wonderful and interesting work!

[kevq]

Ron,
nice photo of an animal imported from the USA to England. It is now a pest and as well as eating tomatoes they eat birds' eggs and fledglings. Look nice but in reality a curse.
Kev.

[Orphanannie]

Ron,

Have to agree with Kev, pesky little critters, but cute to look at. Great shot. Your gallery is awesome....

[westiemom]

Cute photo, Ron. We have an apple tree in our front yard, and every year we have a yard full of partially eaten apples. The squirrels like to take a bite or two and leave the rest.

Anita

[ronstelzy]

Ron, is it just luck that you're always in the right spot at the right time? You do such wonderful and interesting work!I would say a little luck can't hurt, but you have to make your own luck; and this is done by having a camera available, even in your own backyard. When you have done this as long as I have (I wish it was less) I believe you start seeing things that a non-photographer wouldn't even notice. It's just like golf, fishing, painting or any other activity; you can learn the basics in an hour, but to excel takes a major committment.
As far as diversity goes, unless you live in an incredible area or have the ability to do a lot of traveling, you have to make the most of the sights in or near your locality. Any living thing is my subject; and a lot of times I get lucky.

Thanks again for your comments.

[Rusty]

Another very nice image, Ron,
(as usual for your work) :)

My squirrels go after my apples but I don't care because they leave the ones on the tree alone - they only eat at the windfalls.

Rusty

[twoaussies]

Squirrels like coke too. This is one I rehabilitated - and let free.
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1WTnUkM1jFwDoJtc4cubX8EYu5puO1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1WTnUkM1jFwDoJtc4cubX8EYu5puO1)

[Jancy]

Jean aren't you nice person helping that squirrel---That is adorable..
Jancy

[uniqcrafts]

You did a great job. Squirrels are too fast for me. So are most animals. Can't even get a good one of my dogs.

[ladybug]

glad to know he or just maybe she, nah, he is rehabilitated. I will set him out a coke to go with his tomato.:D:D wonderful pictures