As wildlife photographers, we all strive to capture that perfect moment. Sometimes, the moment is dramatic, sometimes the moment is awe inspiring, sometimes the moment is scary and sometimes the moment is just plain funny.
At this time of year when we all have so much going on, I know that things can get a bit stressful and crazy. So in an attempt to put smiles on your faces I thought I would share one of my favorite and funny wildlife moments I managed to capture in a photo.
I watched this small squirrel frantically destroy a box of candy Nerds. He was just racing thru the candy, spilling it everywhere. He wasn’t even eating any. It really seemed as though he was just trying to get to the prize at the bottom of the box. Well, as most of you know, there are no prizes in Nerds candy. The dejected critter eventually tossed the box aside and ran off. It was really funny to watch and the attached photo captured the moment perfectly.
I hope you all have a tremendously blessed Christmas Season. Don’t get too wrapped up in the chaos…take a moment to sit back, relax and laugh about something. I hope my photo has put a smile on your face. I encourage and challenge all of you to follow suit and post some of your funnier photographic moments for all of us to enjoy.
Paul Marto
Paul has been passionate about photography since the early 80's. Nature, wildlife and action shots are his favorites. He loves the challenge that arises from the unpredictability of his subjects when he is trying to capture the perfect wildlife moment. He is a native of California and has spent the last 28 years in Orange County. Mr. Marto grew up in Carmel Valley, so it is no surprise that he gravitated towards wildlife photography. Mountain bike riding, hiking, tennis and playing the electric guitar round out the list of pursuits for this UC San Diego graduate. He has a beautiful wife and two adorable children. Paul’s work has recently been highlighted by National Geographic, Sea & Sage Audubon Society, The Environmental Nature Center, The O.C. Register, Irvine World News, WildlifePhotographyNews.net, Irvine Valley College and Photo of the Day.com. He is a recent winner in the City of Irvine 40th Anniversary Photo Contest and his works have won numerous on line photo contests as well. Juried into a number of organizations including LagunaArt.com, AmericaFineArt.org, Artists of America, Gallery 104, RAWArtists.org and TurningArt.com. He is active within the Irvine Unified School District and gives presentations on wildlife photography. "Through my photography, I am trying to bring awareness to the abundant collection of wildlife that cohabit the Orange County area. The more we know about these amazing animals and their requirements, the better prepared we will be to live a peaceful coexistence with them. I strive to present brilliant photographs of these wonderful creatures, large and small, in a way that will both inspire and educate.”
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