Smile and Say “Squirrel!”

Photograph by Melissa Brandts, Your Shot

Believe it or not, this picture is for real! While visiting Banff National Park in Canada, two park visitors put their camera on a rock and set the camera’s timer. The noise of the camera focusing caught the attention of a curious ground squirrel, who popped up in front of the camera in time for the click of the shutter. What a great (and unique) vacation memory!

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Comments

emmierox33
August 13, 2009, 8:02 pm

That is so hillarios and cute, I bet that was a very photogentic squirrel!
buckeyfan
August 14, 2009, 6:18 pm

This is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen–what a ham!!!
buckeyfan
August 14, 2009, 6:40 pm

This is the cutest thing I have ever seen–what a little ham!!!
emshemie3
September 10, 2009, 6:52 pm

That squirrel probably wanted to ask where his nuts were! Funny…
french fries
November 15, 2009, 10:35 am

noisy squirrel but it looks funny dont you think i do
photographyrocks247
January 19, 2010, 12:44 pm

Hahaha.. Now THAT is a good picture!
KitKat2012
March 16, 2010, 7:45 pm

that is the most hilarious thing i have ever seen! “I’m ready for my close-up!!!”
douggie 10056
December 15, 2011, 12:13 pm

omg dat is funny hey mom come look at dis photo
Rowiee2011
December 17, 2011, 9:26 am

Hahaha i love squirrels and omg look at your faces dont fall back ha love this pic please post more pictures of squirrels xx