Snapshot Serendipity: Animals Caught in the Right Moment

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Like the squirrel is leading an orchestra. This wonderful picture shows a squirrel in what looks to be a furious orchestra conductor's stance. The photographer has brilliantly caught a split-second event whereby the squirrel's natural motions exactly match human-like motions. Given their fast, irregular motions, squirrels are well-known for their agility; so, this well timed shot is especially amazing. Though the angle and timing create the lovely illusion of musical direction, the image most likely depicts the squirrel with lifted paws, maybe in the act of grooming or reaching for food. This picture captures the delight of wildlife photography in discovering the remarkable in daily animal behaviour. It reminds us of the surprising similarities between human and animal worlds as well as the comedy inherent in nature seen from a creative standpoint.