{"id":72340,"date":"2020-08-01T06:05:21","date_gmt":"2020-08-01T12:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=72340"},"modified":"2026-02-25T06:13:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T12:13:34","slug":"least-chipmunk-close-up-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2020\/08\/01\/least-chipmunk-close-up-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Least Chipmunk Close Up Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"LeastLeast Chipmunk portrait \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/1600, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

While looking for and photographing birds four days ago in the Wasatch Mountains<\/span><\/a> east of where I live in Salt Lake City I was also keeping an eye out for wildflowers, insects and animals to photograph.<\/p>\n

As much as I am obsessed with photographing birds I also enjoy photographing the other natural wonders I see.<\/p>\n

I’ve always appreciated being able to take portraits and close ups of my feathered subjects. A quick search of my galleries and posts will easily confirm that fact.<\/p>\n

Part of the reason is because close up images can show fine details that other photos can’t and my passion for these kinds of images extends to other wildlife that I come across in the field.<\/p>\n

When a Least Chipmunk popped up on a fence post that was so close I wasn’t sure I’d be able to get sharp images of it due to my minimum focusing distance I still tried.<\/p>\n

I’m glad that I did. I can count this chipmunk’s whiskers, see the canyon walls reflected in its eyes, and admire the finer details of its fur.<\/p>\n

\"LeastLeast Chipmunk close up on a fence post \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/1600, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Another chipmunk joined this one at the top of the lichen-covered fence post and they immediately began to have a scuffle. I missed getting nice images of them fighting because I was simply too<\/em> close.<\/p>\n

When the chipmunks stopped their scuffle this one stayed on top of the post and groomed itself for a few seconds and during that time I was able to take more close up images of it.<\/p>\n

This photo is practically full frame and on my desktop monitor the chippie is larger than life. Quite a bit larger actually.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good. Stay safe.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Least Chipmunk photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When a Least Chipmunk popped up on a fence post that was so close I wasn’t sure I’d be able to get sharp images of it due to my minimum focusing distance I still tried. 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