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The Watcher in the Branches

Perched in profile, tail arched like a plume of suspicion, this squirrel isn’t just posing; it’s plotting. Captured in stark black and white, every strand of fur and crack of bark becomes part of the tension. Is it grooming? Eating? Or silently judging your snack choices from above? The blurred background isolates the moment, turning this tree-dweller into a woodland noir character.

 

Some say it’s the last witness to a buried acorn scandal. Others claim it’s the forest’s unofficial mayor, overseeing leaf disputes and bird drama. Either way, this image delivers texture, mystery, and just enough attitude to make you wonder what secrets the squirrel knows.

 

My latest photography is now available for purchase at crsimages.pixels.com, featuring prints, framed art, and more from my curated collections—though this one might be just for those who appreciate a little shadow with their fur.

 

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Uploaded on May 2, 2025
Taken on April 20, 2025