Sometimes you get lucky when you’re taking candids of critters. This little burrowing owl gave me a knowing wink right when I took its picture.
We visited the Caswell Sculpture Garden in Troutdale, Oregon a couple days ago. This sculpture of two great blue herons is right by the entrance.
I noticed a movement near the willows right behind this sculpture. I spied a real great blue heron!
This ground squirrel didn’t want me to know where it was hiding its cache. It had so much in its cheek pouches it could barely walk.
These spotted pigs look content in this shot, but one of the piglets had just escaped its enclosure. I scooped it up and returned it to its family.
There are lots of opportunities to take candids of critters right on our property. This morning I was out walking my dogs and I noticed this orange tabby cat. He blended in so well with the plants around him that my dogs didn’t even notice him.
I took this candid shot of my dog, Shelby, relaxing on the window seat. See her ball right next to her head? She is dreaming of when she can play fetch again. 😀
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These candid photos are so cool! You do have a lot of opportunities for candid shots around your house. :)
Thanks! I'm always looking for special shots of animals.
I almost went with animals myself, but ended up going with a family shot. I love your owl!
janet
Thanks! That owl was pretty cute.
Awww, loved your pup Siobhan. Some terrific critter candids here as well
Thanks, Tina. She is a goofy kind of dog. 😁
Oh, love your choices - the owl is very cute, but so is your dog. Love also the cat blending in - that is really cool!
Yeah, the burrowing owls are very cute!
Great shots and a sweet looking Shelby! Dogs rock! :) A winking Owl?! :)
Thanks, Tom! The owl seemed to know something I didn't. 😉
Great candids, Siobhan. I really enjoyed your last 2 shots of your dog and the cat peering through the plants.
Yeah, I almost didn't see that cat. 😺