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Photographer Gives Squirrel A Tiny Umbrella To Protect Itself From Rain

 

 

A squirrel taking shelter under a mini umbrella is the latest addition to London photographer Max Ellis’ portfolio. He’s succeeded posing squirrels with objects before, including pumpkins, but getting one to pose in the rain was difficult. Ellis’ solution? Coating the umbrella in sunflower seeds and peanut butter before hanging it on fishing line.

“I considered building a covered walkway from their tree because I was getting cramp crouching behind the camera,” Ellis told the Daily Mail. “Fortunately this one popped out and hung around exploring for about six minutes. As the rain got heavier, he was able to shelter for a bit but eventually gave up and headed off home.”

More info: maxphotographic | 500px (h/t: demilked)

 

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

 

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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“I’m experimenting with more elaborate props and new ideas come to me daily. They constantly surprise me with their intelligence and dexterity so its great fun coming up with new ideas!”

“I try to use very little retouching in the shots. My other day job is as one of the world’s most successful digital illustrators, I’ve headed up hundreds of ad campaigns over the 30 years I’ve been professional and it would be too easy to fake it.”

“The only time I edit is to get rid of the fishing line on the skull one and the dumbbell one. I felt it spoiled the image.”

“Probably worth mentioning that the squirrels have never been harmed and are much better fed than any other wild squirrels on the planet!”

“Also squirrels do eat almost anything and in the case of the wooden blocks they actually ate the entire set!”

“I’ve got quite an extensive library and they’re very popular. I’m putting a Calendar and book together this year.”

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