Momma Chipmunk

: Momma Chipmunk; While out taking my daily walk about in the desert I lucked out and ran into a family of chipmunks. I had to stand perfectly still for about five minuets then they started coming out from the cactus. The mom would come out and then the babies would come out. She would then run them back into the cactus, then stand on her hind legs checking me out.; Equipment:
Canon - EOS Digital Rebel XTi Digital Camera Body (Black) - KIT BUNDLE SAVINGS!
Canon - EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom; Created by: Bubbalinn.; Tools Used: Adobe Elements 2.0; Created on: May 16th 2008; Image Views: 81; Average Views per Day: 1.1; Image Number: 48405; A large image is available of Momma Chipmunk.

Comments:

Bubbalinn from Golden Valley, Arizona. on May 18, 2008 at 8:12 PM said:

Hi Vicky, Thanks very much!! :)

Vicky on May 18, 2008 at 4:07 PM said:

Love this capture Alan!

Bubbalinn from Golden Valley, Arizona. on May 17, 2008 at 9:45 PM said:

Hi Alex, Yea it took some training but she finally caught on LOL.. I'm glad you liked my photo :) Thanks!!

Whittler113 from USA on May 17, 2008 at 5:02 PM said:

Great shot Alan,I see you got her to stand at attention. LOL

Bubbalinn from Golden Valley, Arizona. on May 17, 2008 at 12:26 PM said:

Hi Alandra and Jas, Thanks so much for your great comments. I'm always ready to get some wild critter shots but those chipmunks are so fast, but I will keep trying. It is something how most of the animals in the desert use the cactus as protection. Thanks Jas for the wildlife TV program thought, maybe I can us your comment as a reference for a job with National Geographic LOL.. I'm glad you enjoyed my photo :)

Jas from England on May 17, 2008 at 11:56 AM said:

Great shot of the Mother chipmunk Alan! Looks like a still shot from a wildlife programme on TV; wonderfully sharp and great pose. :)

Alandrapal from Canada on May 17, 2008 at 3:31 AM said:

that is the cutest sight, Alan!! DH and I both loved it. I hope you can get some shots of the babies also. loved hearing how Mama chased the youngsters back into the cactus home.

Bubbalinn from Golden Valley, Arizona. on May 17, 2008 at 12:17 AM said:

Hi Carol, Janice, and Beverly.. Thanks very much for your wonderful comments. I'm glad you all enjoyed my latests critter photo. I don't know Janice, I think if she ran up and starting using those claws and teeth on my leg I would be the looser LOL.. Good thing there friendly, as fast as they can move.

Talsi from USA on May 16, 2008 at 7:50 PM said:

Great capture, Alan.

Sparkle1103 from USA on May 16, 2008 at 7:20 PM said:

Great shot. Looks like she wanted to fight you. Big smile. Like she stands a chance.

Shutterbug from USA on May 16, 2008 at 7:02 PM said:

What a great photo!

Carol

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