October Degu Calendar Shoot Outtakes

This afternoon I attempted the photoshoot for October of my degu calendar. They say "Never work with children or animals" and I can honestly say that they are right! Out of 50 photos only around 5 are decent. I had wanted a photo of all 3 degus sitting huddled together between the squashes but I could only get them to sit still with millet. What's the problem with that? Well, they won't sit within a foot of each other when they're eating it!

It was easier to work with just Myka as she seemed less interested in the veg than the other 2. Mrs F just kept trying to eat them. After 5 minutes she went straight back in the cage and then proceeded to shout about it! Here's a trio of the outtakes.

I did get the perfect shot for my calendar though you'll have to wait until I've finished the calendar to see it. Bring on the next photoshoot!

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