Chris feeds the squirrels and pigeons in one of Toronto's parks. I know the portrait is a bit blown out but I hate asking people to 'pose' so I usually take what I can get, plus, this one, though technically flawed, does show what a nice guy he is I think.
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Kaarel
I like the second and third one.. I like squirrels hand that is reaching to food and those deep eyes on third one.. he's happy i guess.
2005-06-30
stef & rollo
Sweet series. And the squirrels are also very professional models here.
2005-06-30
Andy (SensorChip)
Fantastic, as always.
2005-06-30
Andreas
I don't mind the blown out highlights in the portrait, it's very effective as it is. Nice series!
2005-06-30
Sage Tyrtle
Oh, the second one is just amazing - you can almost hear the squirrel saying, "Gimme, gimme, GIMME!"
2005-06-30
John [shots]
I like em all Miles - who care if one is a bit blown, I agree whenever possible just try and shoot them.
2005-06-30
Dave
That middle shot of him feeding the squirrel is just priceless. Don't fret the highlights. Go pull out some classic photography books, look at the muddled shadows and blown highlights of some of the most famous photos ever, and then dismiss your cares.
2005-06-30
detector
The composition of the 2nd one is terrific. huge tension between the man's hand and the squirrel's fingers. i think it's because of the 2 parallel diagonals (the line of the arms and the line of the curb). Also, the twist in the body adds some tension.
2005-06-30
matt
This is great work, Miles. I am always amazed at how simple the fact is that these folks, like Chris, who so many pass off as insignificant, are the ones who take the time to feed the squirrels at the park. Gentle souls, good people, great series.
2005-06-30
ROhan Kini
Awesome .. awesome ..
Im blown by the second shot. The squirrel reachin out for the nut(?) is awesome.
Waaaaaaay to go dude.
2005-06-30
s.hu
incredible series. chris seems like a good guy. a bit squirrely, but good ;)
2005-06-30
LynnR
I have to agree, the outstretched fingers of the squirrel in the centre photo really help make the image.
All three are wonderful! :)
2005-06-30
mydepiction
Wonderful series. As for the portrait being a tad blown out I think it actually adds to the picture rather than subtract from it. I mean this is not a portrait taken in a studio so blown out part just shows me the environment the person is.
2005-06-30
izzy
Frankly I don't see any technical flaws, but a lovely smile from heart.
Great picture!
2005-06-30
Smoove D
Nice series. Were these taken on different days, or did he just change hats during the shoot?
2005-06-30
Saroy
Haven't been to your site in a while (life gets in the way, ya know), and as soon as I loaded it up today, I just started laughing. That squirrel is hilarious! I think we have some at my work place that are often tempted to do the same thing... :)
2005-06-30
armeen
i like the series. well done. it seems that you took the photos on two different times. his hat does not look the same in all of them.
2005-06-30
miles
Thanks all! I did take these on two different days, I have bumped into him a few times. My favourite is the top one, I like the square format of course but I also think the pigeon looks like he's feeling left out :)
2005-07-01
Ted Forbes
Miles - these are incredible!!!
2005-07-01
tomo
i loooove the second pic. the squirrel's fingers! so cute. btw, is he/she black squirrel?
2005-07-01
darkchild
wow!!! really good feel b&w shoot!!!
2005-07-01
David Kapp
Another great series. I think the top is my favorite :)
2005-07-01
jjs
That second shot is just wonderful. Something about it is very moving.
Bravo
2005-07-01
GKP
Happy days are here... :)
Just wondering - do your subjects for portraiture usually know they're on the web?
2005-07-02
Alicia
The first shot is amazing. This guy looks as if he could teach squirrels to do tricks.
2005-07-02
Brian
Fantastic portrait, and the first two are quite wonderful as well.
2005-07-02
bob
The top two are to die for.... AND -- Black Squirrels are very rare -- and protected.... you gotta good one there!
2005-07-03
marc
Great catch on the second one, I totally agree with Sage Tyrtle, "GIMME!". Third one love the eyes but the hat brim shadow spoils it for me. I've never liked that particular shadow because it leaves the nose bright. Course that's just a personal peeve and certainly not a knock on your abilities.
2005-07-03
Tanja > DoubleCrossed
These are adorable. Thanks for the kuddos on my photo... days later the server i was with, deleted my whole photoblog, so i'm back at square one now, trying to rebuild at least a few previous entries. BAH!
2005-07-08
ViSuaLLyMiNDeD
wow, I dont' think i've ever seen a squirrel reach like that! really great series, with wonderful tones as always!
2005-07-09
Corie
I don't think I've ever seen a cuter picture than the second one.
2005-07-11
sistereden
All has been written. The second pic is very, very nice.
2005-07-12
Mike
The portrait is perfect. Yes, there's some loss in the highlights... but you're drawn into his smile and his eyes... its wonderful. I want to buy a print of the first one!!
Email me if you'd really sell me one.
2005-07-19
Mike
errm. My email is mgaums@hotmail.com
2005-07-19