Comment from supergold
a great and funny title for a great and funny capture; it makes me smile too; excellent lighting with sharp details;
it would have been a winner in any contest;

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2019

thanks so much Fred, glad you like this, I appreciate your six star rating. jo.

Comment from Envision
I laughed out loud when I saw this! It is really cute, and you are right - it is the Thinker :) He also almost looks like he is nibbling on his nail. You captured very nice detail. I like how well those long nails stand out too.

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2019

thanks grace.

Comment from nikman
A very nice nature shot posted here! Yes, he does look like he is in deep thought over some tricky situation before him!! Exposure and sharpness are good. Nicely taken!

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2019

thanks again.

Comment from Brady Nielson
Hey Jo! This is a really nice eye appealing photograph you have captured here. The prairie dogs pose says it all, he is lost in thought! I do like the black background you have added as it helps with the contrast and allows more focus on the prairie dog. Nice shot!

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019

Thanks so much brady.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Great looking shot!. Fine example of wild life photography. Your timing appears to be perfect and you have captured the 'thinking' prairie dog very well.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019

Thank you sesha.

Comment from GaliaG
Wow, and people say animals can not think, they do not know humans are also animals

excellent focus, light handling, story telling and composition

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019

Thanks galia.

Comment from Charlie Newman
I get a very clear message that the ground hog is actually saying "Hmmm, what was that a sound I just heard? Could it be danger?" Nice capture of this pensive ground. Focus is sharp and all camera techniques are well done.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019

Thanks so much Charlie. Jo

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
An innocent looking prairie dog as if contemplating on what to do next...
Nice darkened backdrop.

Neat image...

Sharply focused.
Fine facial features & smooth fur textures.

Compact framing.

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019

Thanks so much. Jo

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Jo,
A great stop action picture of this Pairie Dog holding its paw to it's chin as if thinking what to do next the sunlight highlighting it's soft biscuit coloured fur & the sparkle in it's eye. Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019

Thanks for a lovely review and rating Susan. Jo

Comment from michiganmike
A fine shot. The cropping is excellent and the detail is fantastic. I especially like his claws and the glitter in his eye. His expression is very good and the colors are beautiful.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2019

Thanks so much Mike.
Jo