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Squirrel Tries To Steal A Carved Pumpkin From Photographer’s Backyard
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Squirrel Tries To Steal A Carved Pumpkin From Photographer’s Backyard

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British photographer Max Ellis (whom we wrote about previously here) is a pro at capturing brilliantly staged shots of wild squirrels. When he noticed that the suspended Jack O’ Lantern in his backyard was attracting the attention of a squirrel, he got to work snapping these delightful photos.

Ellis gets the squirrels to post for photos like these by leaving them treats in places that will force them to interact with his props. In his previous interview with Bored Panda, he stressed that the squirrels were never harmed in his photos and that they were probably “much better fed than any other wild squirrels on the planet!”

More info: maxphotographic.com | 500px.com | blipfoto.com

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There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

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There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

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

Great working relationship!!! win win,squirels get food,he gets great shots

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

Max has a discerning eye, great equipment, and a delightfully weird sense of humor; the squirrels seem qutie happy with the arrangement!

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

Such agile little creatures. Living in Australia it is a novelty to see squirrels' antics.

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

It is wonderful that Max Ellis, instead of killing, keeps them alive and shares them with others who do not look favorably on those who kill

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

I LOVE IT ! BTW, I have no problem feeding squirrels along with the birds & other wild animals. It's calming to watch them.

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

It's clear Max has a discerning eye, a calculating heart, and a weird sense of humor -- and that his accomplices are quite happy!

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

favorable situation for both parties :-) good photos for human and something to eat for the squirrel

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

The squirrels looke like they thrive and not beeing in any trouble. And for us the scenarios looke very amusing.

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

Brits and their squirrels. What nuts! (Talking about Jay or Jo, heck, both of them.

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

A photographer with lots and lots of patience.....great little squirrels too.

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

Do you ever wonder why dumb@$$#! scream photo shop when it doesn't matter but like they really know anyway. May their nuts be eaten first.

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

Unfortunately we don't have squirrels in Oz, but I think someone should import them...These are just so cute!

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

Cute cute cute!!! Gives new meaning to the HEADLESS HORSEMAN

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

These little guys work so hard to fill their larders before winter sets in---a lesson we should all take to heart.

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

Now I know who's been eating my jack-o-lantern on my front porch!

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

Squirrels r Some smart little rodents. They know where & what food is.

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

Just a scream...I have a pet squirrel and they are just so unbelievable.

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

Absolutely brilliant, entertaining, educational and proves once again that hunter-killers of animals for their entertainment provide nothin

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

Cracking pics wonder what other wild animals you could do it with lol

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

wut an intelligent idea hanging the pumpkin..squirrels will climb and crawl anywhere..very cute

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

Great working relationship!!! win win,squirels get food,he gets great shots

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

Max has a discerning eye, great equipment, and a delightfully weird sense of humor; the squirrels seem qutie happy with the arrangement!

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

Such agile little creatures. Living in Australia it is a novelty to see squirrels' antics.

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

It is wonderful that Max Ellis, instead of killing, keeps them alive and shares them with others who do not look favorably on those who kill

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

I LOVE IT ! BTW, I have no problem feeding squirrels along with the birds & other wild animals. It's calming to watch them.

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It's clear Max has a discerning eye, a calculating heart, and a weird sense of humor -- and that his accomplices are quite happy!

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favorable situation for both parties :-) good photos for human and something to eat for the squirrel

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

The squirrels looke like they thrive and not beeing in any trouble. And for us the scenarios looke very amusing.

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

Brits and their squirrels. What nuts! (Talking about Jay or Jo, heck, both of them.

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

A photographer with lots and lots of patience.....great little squirrels too.

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

Do you ever wonder why dumb@$$#! scream photo shop when it doesn't matter but like they really know anyway. May their nuts be eaten first.

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Unfortunately we don't have squirrels in Oz, but I think someone should import them...These are just so cute!

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Cute cute cute!!! Gives new meaning to the HEADLESS HORSEMAN

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

These little guys work so hard to fill their larders before winter sets in---a lesson we should all take to heart.

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

Now I know who's been eating my jack-o-lantern on my front porch!

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Squirrels r Some smart little rodents. They know where & what food is.

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Just a scream...I have a pet squirrel and they are just so unbelievable.

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

Absolutely brilliant, entertaining, educational and proves once again that hunter-killers of animals for their entertainment provide nothin

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Cracking pics wonder what other wild animals you could do it with lol

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wut an intelligent idea hanging the pumpkin..squirrels will climb and crawl anywhere..very cute

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