Normally, chipmunks won’t wait around for you to adjust your camera to take their photos. They are fast little critters. But this one looks like he had just eaten a full meal and had food to spare in his cheeks.
He must have been weighted down because he wasn’t running away. He darted into the rocks but then emerged on the other side and sat there while I took his photo.
Maralee
Through My Lens 
Very cooperative little fella. Looks like Alvin to me. Terrific captures.
He was one of the more cooperative chipmunks I’ve come across. I thought he was an Alvin, too.
In some way he looks like a burlesque of himself…but cute 😉
And of course he’s a Winston! (no sports!)
Thanks. He was pretty cute with his mouth full of food.
I love these, both chipmunks and your photos!
Thank you very much.
Never seen a chipmunk in real life …. they are so cute and adorable. Your photos are very good, because I understand they are very quick on their feet, as you say. Last photo is my pick.
We have them everywhere. We had them in Minnesota when I was growing up and we would get them to eat out of our hands.
Very adorable. Alvin, of course.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
He has to be Alvin. 🙂
He looks so plump and has mouthful.
He seems to have a plentiful food source.
So you know what your camera settings were on the first one?
I will check the metadata when I get home from work and let you know.
Christine – here are the settings for that photo:
1/250 sec. at f/5.6
ISO 200
300mm
I was using my 55-300mm zoom lens.
I hope this helps a little.
Thanks Maralee. I wondered how you got enough light in what seemed like a not very bright situation, yet kept the shot sharp. Because even though the little guy was posing for you, I’m pretty sure he didn’t sit perfectly still.
Thanks for taking the time to get back to me.
Great capture!
Adorable chipmunk! What a great visitor you’ve had.
Great captures… beautiful..