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Space Cowboy

I plead my allegiance to the Empire!
loaded up and ready to go!
Fuel for the method of transportation?
Space Cowboy by powerpig.
One way or another, Commander Caiin was getting out of the forest.

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Froot Smoothie  Pro User  says:

omg! no effin way! that is so awesome chris!
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Froot Smoothie  Pro User  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 )

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archidave  Pro User  says:

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

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monoshift2 says:

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

reminds me of medievel and dragon times =P
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Jay In Canada  Pro User  says:

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

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powerbooktrance  Pro User  says:

Utinni!!!
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Nubian ∑agle ©™  Pro User  says:

No way!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

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uwajedi  Pro User  says:

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

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rustyjaw  Pro User  says:

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

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galliano003  Pro User  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 )

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Jammy Roger 75  Pro User  says:

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

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Jim Greenfield  Pro User  says:

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

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Linus, Joy of Man's Desiring  Pro User  says:

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

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gawatt  Pro User  says:

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

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Joseph Abken  Pro User  says:

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

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davidgano  Pro User  says:

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

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DustySigns76  Pro User  says:

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

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duanemoodydotcom  Pro User  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 )

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lintmachine  Pro User  says:

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

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nettsu  Pro User  says:

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

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Matt McGurn  Pro User  says:

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

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ultrasparky  Pro User  says:

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

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Dougass  Pro User  says:

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

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André Elias  Pro User  says:

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

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'Piers Plowman'  Pro User  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 )

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chanchan222  Pro User  says:

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

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jricker  Pro User  says:

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

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vladarama says:

omg how cute is that
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Clive Andrews  Pro User  says:

Superb!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

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b•k  Pro User  says:

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

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JonnyMoss  Pro User  says:

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

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Mamluke  Pro User  says:

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

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antikewl  Pro User  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 )

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akril  Pro User  says:

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

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rfep says:

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

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kroo2u  Pro User  says:

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

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nndosi  Pro User  says:

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

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Sveden  Pro User  says:

All it takes is a few almonds eh?
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Phake  Pro User  says:

: D
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[[ Philip Rood ]]  Pro User  says:

lol awesome
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

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Mortaric says:

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

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Gavin James  Pro User  says:

Inconthievable!!

Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

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powerpig  Pro User  says:

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 )

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Zach_ManchesterUK  Pro User  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 )

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bvrdc  Pro User  says:

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

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Gooooder  Pro User  says:

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

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j-spears says:

Amazing!
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Lawrence OP  Pro User  says:

Absolutely fantastic!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jim Greenfield  Pro User  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 )

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_G*Squared_  Pro User  says:

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

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.fenster.  Pro User  says:

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

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Todd Kravos  Pro User  says:

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

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Harukio says:

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

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mikaela_  Pro User  says:

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

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purpletwinkie  Pro User  says:

Excellent!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

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MooseDog Studio  Pro User  says:

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

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g*s*c  Pro User  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 )

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nerdboy  Pro User  says:

Totally. Amazed. By. This.
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jongleberry  Pro User  says:

LOL
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willtel  Pro User  says:

Not bad, but can it outrun an Imperial Speeder Bike?
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FrouFrouBijou.com says:

I sense a LOLcat photo coming on
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Schlüsselbein2007 says:

saw this on reddit.com

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

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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 :)
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powerpig  Pro User  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!
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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.
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marichica88  Pro User  says:

haha nice!
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tat2ntempe  Pro User  says:

The series is on cuteoverload.com now....
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ShutterByMe  Pro User  says:

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

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Seen in the group"Chipmunks" (?)
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Spaceman Spiff, intergalactic explorer!  Pro User  says:

Too funny!
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Mr DoeyBags  Pro User  says:

Classic

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dennys_lounge  Pro User  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...
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chanchan222  Pro User  says:

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

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

:P
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powerpig  Pro User  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.)
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Kevbo  Pro User  says:

I would have done it without needing to be bribed with almonds.
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Compulsive Collector  Pro User  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.
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Genista  Pro User  says:

Awesomeness.
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halflatte  Pro User  says:

This photo is BRILLIANT :D !!!!!This must have taken alot of time and patience to get this shot!
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propagandakunst says:

so the chipmunks have joined the empire...
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Melissa Widmaier says:

Best chipmunk picture EVER!
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Gabyrella [deleted] says:

How'd you do it?!?!
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sillyishrose  Pro User  says:

Haha, awesome!
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donhousemn  Pro User  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!
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RyanJLane says:

Genius. I'm envious.
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Carl 78759  Pro User  says:

I'm totally TOTALLY BLOWN away! great job!
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natalief  Pro User  says:

Pet chipmunk?
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artandwar [deleted] says:

what!
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-Johana- says:

Excellent !!
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aldebaran's weblog  Pro User  says:

This one is my fav!
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perlgurl.org  Pro User  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 )

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powerpig  Pro User  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
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Neon Ibis  Pro User  says:

ROFL!
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smokebelch  Pro User  says:

Genius! :-)
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_G*Squared_  Pro User  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?
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Mr. Cody  Pro User  says:

This is great! Congrats in getting him to cooperate!
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Cade  Pro User  says:

You have GOT to be kidding me!! AMAZING!
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BlueisCoool  Pro User  says:

What an incredible shot!

A  Fave
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Golden Emporium  Pro User  says:

Amazing!!!!!
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Mikey V Photoz says:

omg awesome
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