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Photographing roses and surprised by a squirrel, who seemed a little annoyed when I turned the lens on him.

[Hondo]

So cute. Great color and texture.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

This is so cute. Love it.

[vstap]

Great capture!

[David Ortiz Jr]

Wow Karen, it looks like the little squirrel just stopped to pose for you!

[Christine]

A lovely capture. Such a cute squirrel!

[Dawn Ulmer]

Cute little ears. Well done from your surprise visitor. Unknown scarecrow artist.

[Taffy]

he looks as surprised as you were.

[Leana Niemand]

A great shot, love the detail!!

[Rosie Kerr]

Hilarious... startled eyes, muddy face, clutching feet. Almost like a kid with his fingers in the candy jar. :)

[Gena Pegg]

A really cute little guy. Such a clear shot ...love his whiskers. He really posed so sweetly for you! FAV

[Elisabeth Sæter]

So cute!

[virtualbrownie]

Great capture

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

Super capture and a FAV from me, I do love squirrels.

[carol white]

Very cute,can't resist a squirrel shot! FAV!!

[Islandgirl]

Adorable.......great shot..
Fav

[Tom]

Laughing instant fav

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Super capture fav1

[Khawbecker]

@hondo Thank you, Hondo. :)

[Khawbecker]

@mittens Thanks, Marilyn!

[Khawbecker]

@vstap Thank you!

[Khawbecker]

@davydo Thanks, Dave. The poor guy was stunned on the spot to see me, so I had time to snap this photo.

[MaryBeth Dailey]

LOL! You got him! He has dirt on his face! S o cute!

[Tori]

Such a cutie!! Great shot.

[Khawbecker]

@dollycreek Thanks, Christine. :)

[Khawbecker]

@deu49097 Thanks, Dawn. :)

[Khawbecker]

@taffy I think he was too. It was a mini-standoff for a brief moment.

[Khawbecker]

@leananiemand Thanks, Leana.

[Khawbecker]

@rosiekerr Thanks for your comments, Rosie. :)

[Khawbecker]

@eyesmile Thank you, Gena. :) I appreciate the fav!

[Khawbecker]

@elisasaeter Thanks, Elisabeth.

[Khawbecker]

@virtualbrownie Thank you!

[Khawbecker]

@ladymagpie Thank you, Heather. Squirrels in D.C. can be a little cheeky because they're used to all of the tourists. I did manage to surprise this one, however. I'm glad you like it. And thanks for the fav!

[Khawbecker]

@carolmw Thanks, Carol. :) I appreciate the fav!

[Khawbecker]

@radiogirl Thank you! And thanks for the fav too!

[Khawbecker]

@tosee Thanks, Tom! I appreciate the fav!

[Khawbecker]

@ziggy77 Thanks, Jo! I appreciate the fav too!

[Khawbecker]

@espyetta Thanks, MaryBeth! I appreciate your comments. :)

[Khawbecker]

@tori_shaw Thanks, Tori!

[Sandy]

Wonderful closeup and detail.

[Khawbecker]

@skstein Thank you, Sandy.

[Richard Sayer]

S/he does look slightly miffed at your intrusion - nice fun shot.

[Elaine]

You caught him on the hop, love that he has dirt around his mouth. Lovely detail and a nice catchlight in the eyes.