Sunny Daze

"Sunny Daze"

Scribblings
The encyclopedia says chipmunks are strictly ground-dwelling rodents. Renny laughed as he scrambled to the summit of the sunflower. He was high above the garden floor. Finally, he had a view worth chattering about. He could see some surprising things from his perch...

The Story Behind the Shot
I really wanted to take a photo of a chipmunk perched in the center of a sunflower. It sounds simple, but this specific flower was a bit small and presented a real challenge. To help him out, I set up a little ramp just out of the camera's view. Of course, I "salted" the flower with a few seeds to get his attention. At first, the ramp was too close. He would just stretch himself out long and thin to reach the seeds without ever leaving the ramp! I had to keep adjusting the distance until it was just right to encourage a proper jump. There was a small wooden stake underneath the sunflower to keep it propped up and steady. After a couple hundred photographs, I had success!

Everything you see is real photography. Read Frequently Asked Questions about the process to learn how I capture these unscripted moments.

A 5x7" Fine Art Greeting Card Featuring: 

• Original Photography: I use patience, props, and "secret snacks" to capture real wildlife moments right outside our door.
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• Easily Frameable: Fits into any standard 5”x7” frame to be enjoyed as art. (Frames not included.)

• Writing Ideas Included: The card is blank inside to allow total flexibility. We include a handy insert with prompts to help you find the perfect words. Find even more helpful ideas in our "What to Write..." blogs.

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