Ground squirrel

Cornflake

These are very common in the nearby desert. It's always fun to see them. Both of these shots were taken in the same light but I decided to underexpose the first one in the hope of getting this effect.

OrvSal

Really love the first one the best!

black mamba

I like them both, Don. The first for the unique lighting and the second for the beautiful colors in he rocks.

denisegoldberg

I like them both too, nicely captured!

Cornflake

Thanks to all of you for the comments.

Juano

@black mamba said:
I like them both, Don. The first for the unique lighting and the second for the beautiful colors in he rocks.

I agree with Tom. The light on the first one is great.

Stumblebum

Like first one. The Bokeh on 2nd one is distracting. Cheers Don!

Cornflake

Cristobal, Taz, thank you both.

El Gato

Don...

Your technique is spot on. Love the first image...great decision to go for the underexposure.

Very well done.