Photographed in Central Park, New York City. A gray squirrel sitting on a sawed-off branch on the ground.
Due to a lot of tourism, the squirrels are very tame and constantly looking for food.
The photo exudes a peaceful feeling to look at, the depth of field makes the squirrel emerge from the photo as if you can almost touch it.
Using a short telephoto lens of 100MM, this photo was taken when curiosity caused him to sit still for a moment.
Excellent photo for in both a living room or other place in the home, as well as in offices, waiting rooms or other public spaces.
The gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) is a squirrel native to the eastern United States and Canada. Today, the species is also common in Britain. The gray squirrel is sold as a fur species under the name Petit-gris.
It has a head-rump length of 23 to 30 centimeters. Its tail (which has a white border in summer) is 19.5 to 25 centimeters long. It usually weighs between 450 and 650 grams.
The gray squirrel is mainly gray, but it sometimes has a red tinge over its flanks. Its belly is yellowish white. In urban habitats, where it has fewer natural predators to fear, albinism and melanism are also common in the gray squirrel. In some cases, entire families take on an all-white or black coloration.
It can be distinguished from the red squirrel by its gray fur, coarser build and smaller ear tufts.
Matthijs Snellink is an enthusiastic photographer with an eye for composition. His photographs give you a unique view of the world... Read more…