I Met A Little Chipmunk

Chipmunks are some of the most wonderfully curious little creatures there are. I saw this one run behind a fallen tree while I was walking past. Knowing their curious nature, I stopped and waited for the little fellow to come back for a better look at me.

Sure enough, back he came! He popped right back up on the top of the log and stared right at me. From these pictures I now know that he also had a little snack there. But he was content to stare right into my camera. He never moved a bit while I took a few pictures.

The only problem was other people. After my third picture someone came walking past. Upon seeing this other person, the little chipmunk scampered away never to be seen again. I waited there in vain hoping for a return, but knowing it was not going to happen. A chipmunk is usually only curious once.

If you know the right way to react to wild animals you can get very many good pictures, even if you're not much of a photographer. Always stay calm, and move slowly. Stop if they see you or are looking in your direction. This works for all the little critters, and most of the big ones.

And never get too upset if you don't get the shot you wanted. There are always more animals. As you can see by these pictures of the chipmunk, I can get animals to come right up to me. It's all a matter of attitude. I use tricks like this that I've learned on all animals. All animals. They all come.


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