While walking in a local park, this little creature decided to engage me in a game of hide and seek around the trunk of the tree pictured. It quickly became evident that the squirrel was skilled at this game, circling the tree, allowing only blurred shots of a noise or bushy tail by accurately anticipating the moments I’d press the shutter button on my camera. Eventually, my perseverance paid off, and I got this shot, although I suspect it was only due to the squirrel finally growing bored or taking pity on me.
The golden yellow leaves in the background, the warm light, and this little fellow hiding from a nut rather than hiding a nut communicate autumn to me.