Impressionist Chipmunk

After so many pictures from the zoo, I thought it would be worthwhile to highlight one of Minnesota's local critters.

Living on the University of Minnesota campus, there are zillions of squirrels that are completely domesticated and posable. But, I've always wanted to get a good shot of a chipmunk - they're way cuter. However, they always move so damned fast, I'm never able to get them in focus with a good composition.

Today, I found one off in the woods just running about. I stalked it for a while, and eventually got some good shots. This composition really reminds me of those paintings with the thick globby paint that sticks out from the canvas (I can't think of the style, exactly - Impressionism, "Starry Night"ism?) Set me straight, and I'll fix the title.