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A grey squirrel clings head-down to a lichen-covered leaning tree trunk and looks toward the camera, its bushy tail curled over its back.

Squirrel on a Misty Beech Limb

A wild grey squirrel clings head-down to a lichen-covered beech branch in a damp woodland, photographed in soft overcast light.

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Authentic nature photograph, vertical 2:3, quiet documentary style. A single wild grey squirrel clings head-down to a leaning, lichen-streaked beech branch, hind feet gripping the bark, tail curled in a soft arc over its back, head turned to look calmly toward the lens. Realistic fur with silver-tipped guard hairs, small damp beads on the whiskers, accurate anatomy. Misty damp deciduous woodland blurred behind in soft greens and greys, a few copper leaves clinging to the twigs. Flat overcast diffuse daylight, no harsh shadows, natural colours, believable exposure. Shot on a 300mm telephoto lens from a respectful distance, slightly low viewpoint, shallow depth of field, squirrel in the lower two thirds with quiet space above, subtle sensor grain. Calm, reassuring. No people, no text, no logos, no watermarks.

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