Wildlife Photographer Captures Incredible Pictures Of Squirrels

Like seriously, the skill and patience to get some of these close ups ??

Kylin

• Published in Animals
• January 9, 2022

Sweden-based photographer Johnny Kääpä has spent the last few years capturing pictures of wild squirrels in their natural habitat. Offering us a glimpse into their world, and sharing a mutli-faceted view of these cute tree-climbing rodents.

At first thought, sitting around waiting for squirrels may sound boring, his photos prove otherwise. His incredible snaps manage to portray these animals experiencing and displaying a wide range of human-like emotions.

In spite of his obvious talent, Kääpä wasn’t initially interested in photography! His driving passion was filmmaking and editing.

The necessity of purchasing a camera to pursue film naturally led him to still photography. And as they say, the rest is history.

Kääpä’s goal for his photography is to find new ways to capture pictures that are fresh to him, and that capture a feeling. It’s impossible to know for sure whether squirrels have emotions similar to humans, besides hunger, fear, and tiredness, but it’s nice to think that they do.

Typically, Kääpä aims to shoot these stills just as they are in nature, making a point to avoid adding any manmade objects, with the exception of a heart he carved out of an apple. Which truly, made for quite an adorable photograph.

Out of the “literally millions” of pictures he’s taken, we’ve nabbed 50 of the best. Continue reading to see these amazing photographs, and keep in mind, these are made with skill, luck, and zero Photoshop.

1. "Can’t Help Being Cute"

2. "Sniff"

3. "Life’s What You Make It"

4. "Quality Control"

5. "Jubilant"

6. "Stopped In His Tracks"

7. "A New Morning"

8. "In The Frame"

9. "Squirrel Appreciation Day, You Say?"

10. "Can’t Believe His Eyes"

11. "I'm Movin' On Up Now"

12. "Drop Everything"

13. "Comfortseeker"

14. "Frozen"

15. "Thank You For Inviting Me To Dinner"

16. "I Love The Smell Of Nuts In The Morning. It Smells Like Victory"

17. "Coming To You"

18. "Bushy Tailed"

19. "Stop Playing With That Ball, Will Ya?!"

20. "Have A Heart"

21. "I've Got A Secret"

22. "I’m Awake. Are You?"

23. "Hello, Is It Me You're Looking For?"

24. "Shake Your Head"

25. "Gourmet"

26. "Grateful"

27. "Is It My Turn To Throw?"

28. "I Thought We Said No Expensive Gifts"

29. "Can’t Believe His Eyes"

30. "Step Into The Light"

31. "I Used To Be Confused But Now I Just Don’t Know"

32. "Amused"

33. "Winter Body"

34. "Caught By Surprise"

35. "Tall Squirrel Tales"

36. "Throw It Again"

37. "I’ve Got Friends In High Places"

38. "Stepping Out"

39. "Going Down"

40. "Dance To The Music"

41. "Can't Find His Keys"

42. "Oh Happy Day"

43. "Not Worthy"

44. "Amazing Grass"

45. "Pray For The World Today"

46. "Picky"

47. "Do The Harlem Shuffle"

48. "Come And Get It"

49. "No, You Come Up Here"

50. "Hanging On"

Behind the scenes for the "Have A Heart" photograph

Honestly, these pictures are truly incredible. Especially when you realize he only implemented skill and patience, no Photoshop!

Which one was your favorite? Share and let us know!

You can follow Johnny Kappa at the following: Instagram | Facebook | fotoscenen.se

Kylin