The guy behind the lens

Saturday, January 22, 2011

All Mine!

This photograph was taken near Daisy Geyser in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park.  My family and I were hiking throughout the geyser basin and we stopped to talk to two young women who were unpacking their lunches as they awaited a geyser eruption. In the midst of getting their lunch ready this golden mantled ground squirrel snuck up and laid claim to both their apples!

All Mine!Yellowstone National Park
ALL MINE
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20 comments:

  1. Yogi♪♪♪January 22, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    That's funny. It is like he can't make up his mind.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    What an amazing photo! Just delightful!

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  3. jabblogJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    What a fantastic photo! Wonderful capture :-)

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  4. Chubskulit RoseJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Very nice capture!

    My Camera Critter post, have a good weekend!

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  5. SnapJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Fun shot ... he obviously lives for the buffet! :D :D

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  6. Kay L. DaviesJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Fabulous photo. Looks like a cross between a squirrel and a chipmunk. Ever so camera-crittery!
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  7. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Great photo John. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  8. Julie G.January 22, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Fantastic capture! So much fun. Must be a very hungry little squirrel.

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  9. Coy HillJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Cute! I bet he can't get those in his cheek pouches :)

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  10. Johnny NutcaseJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I think I might be the Golden-mantled's biggest fan. LOVE these guys so much! Cute pic- love his little posture on the apples, funny!

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  11. RoanJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    The falls is beautiful, but love the tiny guy trying to steal a huge apple.

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  12. MarieJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Beautiful photos, although I must admit to being partial to the "All Mine" photo -- how cute!

    I'm visiting via Camera Critters and I'm a new follower as well.

    Marie
    bonkersinbarnhart.com

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    What a gorgeous photo - such a cute little fellow. Your photos are amazing, John - a spectacular blog. Almost as good as a vacation. Almost.

    I see you live in Dallas. Although I'm a native New Yorker, I spent 16 years in Dallas. Moved home to Manhattan two years ago.

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  14. UnknownJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    That is just TOO cute! Loved walking amidst the geysers. :) Very cool!

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  15. Kerri FarleyJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    So cuuuute! I would LOVE to visit Yellowstone!

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  16. Iowa Gardening WomanFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    That is one really cool photo!

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  17. Christina, SwedenFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    you sure had the camera ready at the right moment! great fun and it's lovely, wish I could se them live

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  18. CatherineFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    I love your photos ~ this little critter is adorable!

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    What a great photo, and what an adorable creature. Looks a lot like the chipmunks we have here. Very funny!

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  20. UnknownJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Ha..so thats what they were..Still looks like a Chipmunk to me..Wonderful shot!

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