Space Cowboy

I plead my allegiance to the Empire!

loaded up and ready to go!

Fuel for the method of transportation?

One way or another, Commander Caiin was getting out of the forest.

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Froot Smoothie says:

omg! no effin way! that is so awesome chris!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Froot Smoothie says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *Simply Perfect* / Invited Photos Only, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

archidave says:

no way! photoshop surely! !! Now do one with the stormtrooper taking him up the butt :P
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

monoshift2 says:

how did he allow you to do that?!!!

reminds me of medievel and dragon times =P
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Jay In Canada says:

get outta here!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

powerbooktrance says:

Utinni!!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Nubian ∑agle ©™ says:

No way!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

uwajedi says:

how on earth did you manage that?!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

rustyjaw says:

Careful, or George Lucas will steal your ideas!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

galliano003 says:

whaaaaaT! you've got to be kidding!! how did you...? coolest chipmunk ever! did you give the lil' guy a copy of the photo to show his friends?! =D
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Jammy Roger 75 says:

Crikey I was slow to respond to this, I just though "oh no not another chipmunk" Mwaaaaah!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Jim Greenfield says:

People (and chipmunks) will do anything for money (or almonds). Great shot!!!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Linus, Joy of Man's Desiring says:

oh my ! the chipmunk let the scout trooper ride it ?!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

gawatt says:

LOL. Fantastic mate! You're gonna have to open a circus now. :)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Joseph Abken says:

OMG!!! Are you kidding me???
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

davidgano says:

that is effing fantastic :)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

DustySigns76 says:

And to think I was worried you don't get out enough.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

duanemoodydotcom says:

LOL! Awesome!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

~bluebelle~ [deleted] says:

That's amazing Chris!!! He must really trust you. Or is it just the bribe?
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

lintmachine says:

how in the hell?! I call shenanigans! :D
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

nettsu says:

i giggled ^_^
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt McGurn says:

lol how did you get him to keep that on his back! Awesome.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

ultrasparky says:

Obviously, all those almonds have been part of an elaborate training regimen. Good work!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Dougass says:

Operant conditioning at it's best.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

André Elias says:

oh my god, it's terrific.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

'Piers Plowman' says:

And yes, it had to be you...
[hums: "Bestiality's best, boys, bestiality's best (shag a wallaby)..."]

Great shot, by the way, PP!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

chanchan222 says:

How in the hell!??! Haha. This is so awesome!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

jricker says:

You'll be reported for chipmunk abuse, for sure.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

vladarama says:

omg how cute is that
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Clive Andrews says:

Superb!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

b•k says:

What a corker... this tops them all!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

JonnyMoss says:

Brilliant!!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Mamluke says:

no way. no way. no way. still love it though
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

antikewl says:

How awesome is this? :D
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Carl Hernz [deleted] says:

You have fulfilled all my Star Wars fantasies with this one photo. I can die a happy man now. Thank you. (You are awesome!)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

akril says:

So funny lol.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

rfep says:

I hope Commander Caiin got a bath before going back on the shelf!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

kroo2u says:

That's one for the record books. Great shot!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

nndosi says:

WHAT??? Ridiculous!!! Instant fave.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Sveden says:

All it takes is a few almonds eh?
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Phake says:

: D
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

[[ Philip Rood ]] says:

lol awesome
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Mortaric says:

He'll still manage to wrap himself around a tree some how :)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Gavin James says:

Inconthievable!!

Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Thanks everyone for all your comments! Just to clarify — yes, this is real! Billy is very tolerant of poking and prodding while he collects almonds and having an action figure on his back didn't bother him in the least. :D
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Zach_ManchesterUK says:

Hahahhaah! I love the relationship that you have built with these. And now you have embarrassed them and you will have to start afresh!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

bvrdc says:

two words: drugged almonds
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Gooooder says:

I need a yard. STAT.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

j-spears says:

Amazing!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Lawrence OP says:

Absolutely fantastic!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Jim Greenfield says:

you said "it's real". I never doubted it for a moment. Animals get very comfortable with those that feed them.

Awesome!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

_G*Squared_ says:

Obi-Wan has taught you well...
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

.fenster. says:

OMG...totally freakin' wicked!!!! LOVE IT!! =)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Todd Kravos says:

Thi is simply fantastic.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Harukio says:

Oh my goodness, lend me your secrets!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

mikaela_ says:

Are you kidding me...?!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

purpletwinkie says:

Excellent!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

MooseDog Studio says:

Your chipmunk has moved up since his day as a sandwich. Awesome photo.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

gsc says:

Pretty funny. Congrats for getting the chippy to let you do that! But then, they will do almost anything for an almond lol! They will do even more for a Brazil Nut :-)

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

nerdboy says:

Totally. Amazed. By. This.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

jongleberry says:

LOL
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

willtel says:

Not bad, but can it outrun an Imperial Speeder Bike?
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

FrouFrouBijou.com says:

I sense a LOLcat photo coming on
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Schlüsselbein2007 says:

saw this on reddit.com

how was this possible??
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

bistre says:

Hey there, I've been a fan of your photos for a while, and I hope you don't mind a newbie commenting here.

Anyway, I just thought it apt to let you know you're featured on digg! digg.com/comedy/The_Real_Space_Cowboy_pic
I knew it was your photo even before I followed the link, and I must say, I'm not surprised it's so popular :)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

powerpig says:

Thanks for the heads-up about digg... I was wondering why the image had suddenly received so many views and faves! Honestly it's a bit overwhelming, hah. Very happy to hear that you like it, and please don't be shy to comment again!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

bistre says:

I guess I will add more comments around here, I haven't made many on flickr at all.
Drop a few on mine too, if you've got the time, I've a lot to learn.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

marichica88 says:

haha nice!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

tat2ntempe says:

The series is on cuteoverload.com now....
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

ShutterByMe says:

Crack me up! What a great little friend Billy is. Nice capture

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Seen in the group"Chipmunks" (?)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Spaceman Spiff, intergalactic explorer! says:

Too funny!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr DoeyBags says:

Classic

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Seen on your photo stream. (?)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

dennys_lounge says:

It's a very good Photoshop job, no question. But it IS Photoshopped, in my opinion.

Not hating at all here, but zooming in and adjusting levels reveals things.

And if you used a thread to hold him on the real squirrel, then where is it?

I love it...
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

chanchan222 says:

dennys_lounge I guess you didnt' see the critters photos set, huh?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/powerpig/sets/72 157600129693607/

:P
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

powerpig says:

I can assure you that it is certainly not composite of two images, and I could easily post a dozen outtakes to prove it. (It was edited to refine the colors and remove the visible thread, though.)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Kevbo says:

I would have done it without needing to be bribed with almonds.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Compulsive Collector says:

Adorable! I love chipmunks, but the ones in my yard flee at the first sight of a human. My dog would think they were chew toys, anyway.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Genista says:

Awesomeness.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

halflatte says:

This photo is BRILLIANT :D !!!!!This must have taken alot of time and patience to get this shot!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

propagandakunst says:

so the chipmunks have joined the empire...
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Melissa Widmaier says:

Best chipmunk picture EVER!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Gabyrella [deleted] says:

How'd you do it?!?!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

sillyishrose says:

Haha, awesome!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

donhousemn says:

Stumble Upon browsing of Flickr brought this up for me ten minutes ago, and I've been laughing since. Symbiosis can make strange bed fellows!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

RyanJLane says:

Genius. I'm envious.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Carl 78759 says:

I'm totally TOTALLY BLOWN away! great job!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

natalief says:

Pet chipmunk?
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

artandwar [deleted] says:

what!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

-Johana- says:

Excellent !!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

aldebaran's weblog says:

This one is my fav!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

perlgurl.org says:

I am really impressed. We have a whole family of chipmunks (Mr. Chippy turned out to be a Mrs.) including 5 babies and we love watching them, but other than a situation in which we helped one escape from a perilous situation, we've never tried to pet them. Although now we have a lot of lego and playmobil stuff and it's getting tempting.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

powerpig says:

I'd advise taking it slow. They're naturally curious and a bit brazen, so set out some whole almonds on a regular basis. Sooner or later they'll associate you with the delivery of food and they'll start poking around when you're about. Just remember to let them come to you—otherwise you may scare them off! :D
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Neon Ibis says:

ROFL!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

smokebelch says:

Genius! :-)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

_G*Squared_ says:

Came back for an update. Just curious to see how the 'munk's dealing with his newfound fame? Perhaps he's gone out nut-hunting and forgot to wear underwear? Maybe gotten an SUI (Scampering Under the Influence)? Hanging out with Lindsay Lohan?
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Cody says:

This is great! Congrats in getting him to cooperate!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Cade says:

You have GOT to be kidding me!! AMAZING!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

BlueisCoool says:

What an incredible shot!

Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Golden Emporium says:

Amazing!!!!!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Mikey V Photoz says:

omg awesome
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

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