Everybody loves squirrels - C & C welcome

[BrentC]

Took a break at work today and took a few snaps. Had a hard time post editing especially with the black squirrels. I think I needed to use EV compensation because of the surrounding snow. They were very dark. Something seems not right. Let me know what you think and what if anything needs adjusting.

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P2140040 by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

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P2140031 by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

3. Too much contrast?
P2140026 by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

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P2140021 by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

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P2140018 by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

6. Too much contrast again?
P2140006 by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

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P2140003 by Brent Cameron, on Flickr

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P2140033 by Brent Cameron, on Flickr