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I’ve Been Shooting Wild Squirrels For 4 Years And They Finally Shot Me Back
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I’ve Been Shooting Wild Squirrels For 4 Years And They Finally Shot Me Back

Geert Weggen
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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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I've Been Shooting Wild Squirrels For 4 Years And They Finally Shot Me Back

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I've Been Shooting Wild Squirrels For 4 Years And They Finally Shot Me Back

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Geert Weggen is a Dutch/Swedish international awarded photographer specialiced in photographing Red squirrels. His work is published wide abroad.

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Nancy E
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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

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

Amazing shots, and I'm sure a LOT of photos and patience to get them! Are these 'squirrel + camera' available as a series?

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

Thank you. Yes they are available as series

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

I read the title and I’m like "he shoots squirrels!?!?!?!?" And then I’m like "ohhhh he takes pictures of squirrels..." :|

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

:) The squirrels shoot a photographer sounds better :) I can imagion that the word shooting can be confusing

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

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!!!

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

The last one, the peanut kiss photo, is my favorite :3 Squirrels are such cute and curious creatures, I love 'em!

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

That is my favorite interaction with them. Climbing and searching for that peanut in my mouth :)

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

I was waiting for the little guy to take a bite out of his hand.

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

Gorgeous squirrels, gorgeous photos! Must have been an incredible experience! Hope they didn't chew anything too expensive :)

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Amazing shots, and I'm sure a LOT of photos and patience to get them! Are these 'squirrel + camera' available as a series?

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

Thank you. Yes they are available as series

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I read the title and I’m like "he shoots squirrels!?!?!?!?" And then I’m like "ohhhh he takes pictures of squirrels..." :|

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:) The squirrels shoot a photographer sounds better :) I can imagion that the word shooting can be confusing

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

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!!!

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

The last one, the peanut kiss photo, is my favorite :3 Squirrels are such cute and curious creatures, I love 'em!

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

That is my favorite interaction with them. Climbing and searching for that peanut in my mouth :)

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I was waiting for the little guy to take a bite out of his hand.

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

Gorgeous squirrels, gorgeous photos! Must have been an incredible experience! Hope they didn't chew anything too expensive :)

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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.

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

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

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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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