How I Photographed Sleeping Squirrels | My Dream Photo!

[@DaniConnorWild]

SO MANY KIND COMMENTS! Honestly thank you all so much. I try to read every comment so it means a lot to me. This project/ video consisted of lots and lots of work so I really appreciate your support.

[@marthesegauci5718]

Hi Dani, I went on the link to pre- order the Red Squirrel Calendar 2025. Price is in English Pound, will I be able to pay in Euros please? Thanks.

[@elefantcastle]

Dear Dani, it is always wonderful to watch your videos!!! Your squirrel dream photos radiate such an innocent calm. ❤ I have had an bicycle accident being cut off my path from a car, and am having a back injury. It is so rewarding to watch your videos, and I have pre-ordered your 2025 calendar too… Thank you✨🌸💫🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@nightworg]

Thank you Dani for this amazing content. Pre ordered you calender for 2025.😊

[@jeffmunkynutz1568]

Bout time you and the other half had a little squirrel or two..... 😙🎵🎵

[@orbblue]

Hi Dani, congratulations on a fantastic job and thank you for sharing all this beauty with us 🩵

[@russ7928]

This lady knows how to make the most beautiful photos and videos! Even the drone photography is top-notch. My favorite KZbin channel for nature Vids. Bravo!

[@BrandonWestfall]

It helps that she's in them.

[@Jedzelex]

She's not an Australian breakdancer with a phd on breaking, that's for sure 😉 But seriously, we can easily see her talent all over her photos and videos.

[@dienahfee777]

Absolutely 🌸🤗🌸👍

[@mothmagic1]

I'll happily agree with you there.

[@DogAteMyPopcorn]

You didn't build a nesting box, you built them a 4 star hotel. I'm glad to see all your planning and hard work paid off (again). Thank you for sharing this💛💙💛💙

[@DaniConnorWild]

What would make it five star? 😅🤩

[@Coercer2010]

@@DaniConnorWild a five star restaurant included 😂🥰

[@Ender-Beats]

The music, the whole photography, scenery, nature sounds, your voice and storytelling... these videos are just pure magic. I can't wait for the follow up...

[@timkdiamond]

How many speechless people with their jaws gaping wide open watched this? All of them. Count me for one. 🐿️❤

[@staffaneriksson81]

Dani, your films are fantastic. Just the thought of snuggling into one of your squirrel nests, filled with beard lichen and moss to rest on, and pine cones to play with, fills me with calm, relaxation, and contentment to exist in this wonderful world. In a world filled with dangers, wars, and misery that flood the news broadcasts, it is a blessing to relax with your fantastic videos, which I hope spread like wildfire virally. Thank you, Dani, you are a fantastic wildlife photographer, without comparison, I dare say, with some insight, Sweden’s best and most original. Please, keep it up.

[@DaniConnorWild]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏼

[@ReflectingMe2024]

I've said this in so many words before Dani... together with Juan, your talent for producing such unbelievable quality videos is just astonishing. The music, the cinematography, the story and narrative - all merge to create such beautiful videos. You have an incredible talent for this, and your love for squirrels and nature in general is a joy to watch. Thank you.

[@DaniConnorWild]

Wow, thank you! Really glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼🐿️

[@JEmmertz]

You've done an exceptional project here, Dani! All kudos to Juan and helpful neighbours (both those with fur and those without) that made it possible.

[@DaniConnorWild]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes big thanks to everyone involved 😌

[@mynameismarlys]

Your dream photo melted my heart. Thanks for sharing all the details of your work , including specs so less experienced people can follow. Your neighbor shared with you and you shared with us, as is ideal.

[@eiremic]

WOW! You have opened a portal to a piece of the squirrel universe for all of us to observe. Thank you and Juan for your love of these creatures and for sharing your spiritual connection. 🥰 🐿️

[@rebxthom]

Almost crying over here -they're so extremely beautiful. And your photos of them were so beautiful as well. 💝

[@NigelDanson]

This is amazing Dani and that photo is so beautiful. Such a clever idea...

[@DaniConnorWild]

Thanks Nigel 😁

[@razzuie]

Earlier this summer I saved a very sick hedgehog and my family took him to get vet care, rehydrate and eat lot of cat food then after a couple of weeks we released him back where I found him. Now my mum’s husband has decided to build a bunch of hedgehog boxes and put them in the wetland where “our” hedgehog lives😊

[@DaniConnorWild]

So glad the rescue went well!

[@Korpen_1979]

Wow these are really nice pictures you captured of the squirrels, a natural wonder documented in the best way. Greetins to you from south of Sweden

[@catkiki7779]

so fantastic !!! squirrels are my angels love them and how you are so loving to them

[@RavienUK]

OMGosh, in all my 57 years, I've never seen anything so amazing & heartwarming as those three cuddling squirrels! Well done Dani (& Juan & your very helpful neighbour!). Those cameras are fantastic, I just wish I had a garden. And your production / editing skills with this video... I felt like I was watching a Dreamworks film (I actually was thinking of the Shrek animation film when your video first started.. enchanting & 'forest-y' - totally engrossing!). Wonderful 😊

[@DaniConnorWild]

I’ve been reading fantasy novels recently so that’s probably where the Shrek-like intro came from! 😅 Thank you for watching ☺️

[@WellyWelly09]

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[@rebeccafurunas]

I'm blown away by your dedication, problem solving and of course by the beautiful photo of the squirrels. It's heartwarming. Congratulations to an amazing photo! Well done! 🖤

[@Tonyd5996]

Dani, what an amazing photograph and beautiful videos. Well done young lady, you are one amazing wildlife photographer.

[@DaniConnorWild]

Thank you so much!

[@thebosstex1172]

A beautiful woman taking care of the world’s beautiful nature!

[@TheKeystoneChannel]

I don't know, but those squirrels sleeping made me cry. It is so wholesome!

[@AmiDesChats]

Perfect, like ever ! Thanks for your magic world !

[@ELCADAROSA]

Congratulations, Dani! That was a great project idea, and beautiful photos/videos! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@user-dr2js7bv2i]

The squirrels look so adorable all snuggled up inside their homes! Good job, Dani!❤

[@margaritazakaryan]

Dear Dani, I am a big squirrel fan and these pictures express the cuteness of these little creatures. Thank you for sharing your experience. I enjoyed watching this video. More squirrels, moreeee😊 Greetings from Germany.

[@SquirrelTheater]

Dani, I’m just in total awe. A truly magical video with your beautiful narration and edited perfectly. Being able to see the squirrels sleeping and cuddling in their drey is such a privilege. Thank you so much for that. I’m also “melted by the cuteness” whenever I’m around squirrels, so I know what you mean. 😁❤️🐿🌹

[@maongsam7292]

Ok First timer here, so First off... You = Genius (no exaggeration)!!! Pure art. I thank the algo for poppin your vid in my feed. Can't wait for more!

[@Eightpoundtest]

Dani, your squirrel recordings are absolutely precious. Squirrels are so fascinating and being raised and told nothing is impossible, my parents obviously never tried to outwit a squirrel..Beautiful, simply beautiful work. Thank you for sharing.

[@gentianvandewerken929]

Squirrels sleeping are utterly beautiful/it's absolutely wonderful to see them in their beds/I love it no end!thank you for making all natural/creational box and not using toxic plywood which out gasses toxically/beautiful filming/thank you!

[@sandrahochhuber-eigenliebe]

This is so beautiful! Thank you for showing your love to nature in pictures and films. I would totally go to the cinema and watch two hours of sleeping squirrels. ❤❤❤

[@janehaycocks9629]

Fabulous photography and filming as always Dani and love that you show the planning stages too! Congratulations on an amazing project. 👏👏😍😍

[@annetteu.7226]

Who would have thought that squirrels like to be roommates 😍🐿🐿🐿 ? So adorable. Thank you so much Dani for this beautiful video and for your dedication to those sweet (and sometimes crazy) little fluffballs ❤!

[@IvySnowFillyVideos]

This passion resonates with me...I love nature & as an artist I love to paint wild life. I've always wanted to see more reference of "a squirrels life"....sleeping, eating, playing, etc. Absolutely beautiful footage. Insightful. Inspiring. Thank you

[@Michael_Michaels]

1:41 this scene right here just melts my heart. What a beautiful shot! Congratulations for the accomplishment! And thank you for sharing.

[@danielw7005]

cuddly cozy critters sleeping, looking forward to videos of them going to sleep and messing around high in the trees. God bless both of you. Ciao

[@ingonowack3839]

Good morning Dani and Juan 🥰🤗! Hope you’re doing great and nature, that surrounds you with all it’s beautiful life forms, is in perfect shape! Thank you very much for gifting us with a sneak peek into the magical world of Sweden`s Red Squirrels, you really made my day ❤🤩😍! I wish you, Juan and all your beloved furry and feathered friends the best possible lives in harmony, love, peace and happiness 🤗🥰!

[@daniellarrivee-ic3lg]

Thanks Dani and friend this gladdens my heart because I feed all the squirrel, grey ,black ,the chipmunks scratch ,and well the little redhead that I affect with the chipmunks scratch and all the birds of the neighborhood In the mountains of Quebec .

[@jntd4160]

I literally cried when I saw the photo! Amazing doesn't do justice for your work. Breathtaking.....stunning....all of the above! Bravo! 👏👏👏Congratulations and TY from Michigan🤟🙏💞

[@DaniConnorWild]

Wow, thank you!🙏🏼

[@apricanephoto]

I usually think of my little Mango (my cat) as the cutest creature I've ever seen/witnessed, but those sleeping squirrel photos are forcing me to at least reconsider that belief. They are truly amazing.

[@Aquax1]

I love your videos!! Heart warming! Thank you so so much for the incredible skilled work together with Juan and the wonderful and stunningly cute results! 🥰 Calender 2025 is ordered.

[@angelagreenlees5069]

Aww sleeping squirrel's are so cute. I'm glad that photo is going to be in the 2025 calender. I ordered mines can't wait to see some awesome photos. ❤ I would really love a signed one. 😉😄

[@lindseytaylor1522]

I don't know how you can keep so quiet on such an interesting project, I would be gagging to mention it. Amazing to think the video is from years of research, design and hard work. So cool that Neil's image inspired you and that he helped with advice on this project. With a very nice neighbour and Juan, as someone mentions below, you created a '4 star hotel.' Your favourite image is absolutely stunning and all the other footage you showed was fantastic too. So interesting to see the process involved in getting 'the shot'.

[@bazwillrun]

Lets be honest as a Wildlife documentary this is up there with the best, as good as if not better than most TV wildlife documentaries.

[@benamiramir4780]

So incredible, genius and creative work how one can video and photo shoots wild squirrel go out about their life. Thank You Danni for this wonderful and beneficial contributions.

[@anjaschneider9096]

OMG is this cute and amazing! These 3 squirrels are so sweet!! Interesting and hard work to get such a box done, bravo! Can’t wait to watch the video how the 3 cuties moved in ❤

[@Bruno-jj3vt]

This video was like watching movie! I usually don't watch entirely 20 minutes video, but I watched the whole thinks! well done!

[@vivianelabelle3992]

I can't wait for the new calendar!😃🙌🏻 The squirrel box is beautiful!👍🏻 The photos of the sleeping squirrel are so cute!🥰🤗🐿🐿💤💖

[@KristinGfugl]

This is exciting! I do hope you get your dream fulfilled soon. Love your videos, especially from your own forest in Sweden. I live in the south east of Norway, in the countryside. We have lots of birds, some deer and sometimes moose and badgers in our garden. We have the occasional squirrel visiting our bird feeder in winter. I do love the wildlife! I have now ordered the squirrel calendar. Can't wait to see it!

[@CanonEurope]

We ABSOLUTELY love this project. What beautiful images!

[@lovelinedance22]

Oh be still my heart!!! It is literally melting!! I absolutely love and adore squirrels, I can't even begin to explain just how badly I'd love to take a walk in the forrest where you live, with you, and hopefully see some squirrels and, if lucky, take pictures. The picture you took of the 3 sleeping squirrels made me kiss my phone screen like a 100 times 😍😍😍 I love your channel and watch every video you upload, thank you so much for having created your channel and for being an amazing narrator ❤️

[@mariannej95]

This is absolutely mesmerizing and cute at the same time! Thank you so much for sharing your creative process, you truly have a talent for bringing nature, photography/videography, and storytelling all together. Your videos make me feel like the squirrels all snuggled up in the drey - warm and cosy. 😊

[@Justafonso]

Dani, this is something else!!💚 You’re, indeed, an artist, and I wish you all the health, criativity, and money to keep on creating and going on this adventures you, and us, love so much!🙏

[@josevandersluijs9044]

Again a beautiful documentary. I am a big fan. ❤ And ofcourse a pre-order for the 2025 calender for me and my daughter with the adorable sleeping squirls. The 2024 is hanging in my house.

[@kjbunnyboiler]

Evening Dani, beautiful👍👍👍

[@sjguy1099]

Thanks, Dani for getting that PIC! Once in a lifetime photo! I preordered your calendar, I just missed getting the one last year. I got my, once in a lifetime photo at the spur of the moment, using my phone! I did not have my big camera with me, however I captured the subject (a beautiful butterfly) in mid air, hovering, directly above a purple thistle flower & it was casting its shadow, straight down! (In Focus) !!!! The sky was a beautiful blue with white fluffy clouds above! It was noon time and there was a breeze, out in a meadow. I tried to get as close as possible without scaring it away. (no zoom) I moved in like a 'Ninja', very, very, slowly, it was very hot, full sun, trying to calm my hand, to shoot! It reminded me of a spaceship hovering above, casting down its shadow! I plan to get a poster size photo made, it is that beautiful. I forget the butterflies name but it has beautiful, creamy yellow wings & its edges are scalloped black with beautiful deep blue markings & wings were spread 'wide open', how lucky can one get! I know how you felt & re-lived my moment, after seeing yours! Thanks again to you and yours, for all your hard work & sharing your accomplishments thru your photographs and videos. I really enjoy your channel and look forward to seeing 'what's next! I have always felt; you can 'stop time' with a photograph...that will never be repeated...one second in space time! Fyi- have you heard of these KZbinrs? I enjoy these channels too; unbelievable talents! - Gabriella9797, fingerstyle guitarist from Sweden WOW! Self taught! Does not read music! - Gamazda, professional pianist WOW! She takes the piano cover off, so you can actually see the keys, hitting the strings! Two of my favorites by; Roxette; Listen to my heart (piano cover) & It must have been love (piano cover) - itchyboots, lady dirt bike rider, from the Netherlands, who travels 'alone', around the world! A new perspective on what people 'are really like', around the world. She travels on dirt roads, where no one else goes; top of a live volcano, jungles, deserts, all alone, by herself! I have learned so much, from her perspective/channel! She was injured & is currently recovering & planning her next adventure! (Asia, I think)

[@NicoleSoldat]

Dani, it's stunning how much effort you put into this footage. Absolutely mesmerizing pictures! A huge bravo to you! 🎉 Looking forward to the 2nd part.

[@easycretor]

I have watched this video at least four times. I'm amazed at it. That's all I can say. It's just plain amazing seeing those squirrels, fantastic work and congratulations.

[@blucat4]

Wonderful as usual. Wonderful video of the squirrels in the box. I'll bet you watched them for hours. Your house is beautiful now. The cozy squirrel photo is .. wonderful! 🙂 I have my 2025 squirrel calendar. I can't imagine how you'll top this. 🙂

[@gerokron3412]

14.00 This photo is like a painting. Can´t believe it. What a video: I learned not only about sqirrels and about photographing, but also about having a dream and making it come true: with dedication, endurance and patience. Watching the video has been a great pleasure for me. Thx, Dani, very much.

[@DaniConnorWild]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@fauland_photography]

❤❤❤❤ Lovely... A perfect example why it always pays off to follow up a dream and work hard to make it happen ❤❤❤

[@SacredSecret]

Love the animated pictures of squirrels you have on display in your home. Amazing work that you do. Thank you.

[@marcusr4196]

Amazing and heart-warming ❤

[@Needacreate]

Congrats for finally achieving your dream photo - it is truly to die for! And the whole apparatus for making it possible is so neat and sophisticated - it makes me feel like such a lazy, casual photographer. In Juan, I should think, you have found your perfect companion, and it's also a blessing to have such a nice and helpful neighbour. Watching your videos and how you're living your dream has become one of my escapist pleasures in these rough times. But they also remind me of how important it is to go out and make things happen while also finding time to enjoy the fruits of our labour. Life is such a gift. Go on with your admirable work, Dani.

[@andreasissons7766]

I can't wait to show this video to my grandkids. They love your videos and especially the ones about Roo. My granddaughter loves arctic foxes so I'll be showing her that one tomorrow.

[@elsamere]

Breathtakingly beautiful photographs of these precious creatures. What an incredible thing you were able to accomplish!! Your hard work, patience, vision and talent has given all of us a glimpse into the lives of red squirrels. Thank you! I always wondered how squirrels sleep. Now I know. Your photos melted my heart. ✨🧡✨

[@Lindeman08]

Those are the best snuggles I have ever seen.

[@robinsmith9734]

Yes, directional focus, pays off, well done, again, Dani! You must feel so fulfilled............

[@erwinquiachon8054]

Please consider making films for children. This started like a children's film. The rest of the video was outstanding, but I couldn't help thinking about how much fun it would have been if you made a simple, but cinematic, story for children about squirrels.

[@andreasissons7766]

My twin grandkids who are 10 were completely absorbed with the Roo videos. Dani's videos are a great introduction for children to the beauties of nature and wildlife.

[@anotherchannel589]

Congrats Dani... You're getting better every day. Thank you for allowing us all to see sleeping cozy squirrels. What a nice thing to watch.

[@CeruleanSky1111]

I'm feeding and slowly making friends with 12 Eastern Grey Squirrels in the US. They are adorable little fluffy-butts each unique and so fascinating. I do have my favorite. Haven't determined if it's male or female. But "he" comes to greet me every morning and hangs out with me throughout the day when I'm around. I took a nap in my lounger today and "he" took a nap on the nearby squirrel box I attached to his tree. When he woke, he came over to my lounger and woke me to let me know it was time for me to wake up and break out the sunflower seeds. I especially love when they sit on the post outside my kitchen window early in the morning. When I open the curtain, they are there to greet me. It's such a treat! All are very spoiled and very special to me. Thank you for all you do. I've learned so much from you which helps me understand my little "nut crackers" and connect with them. You are truly a "squirrel whisperer" and you inspire me. ❤

[@thomashuller8099]

Great video and the sleeping squirrels are just cute. Congratulations on your dream photo. :-)

[@scottperine8027]

I’ve always been fascinated by squirrels,in my hometown,Rockville Maryland,we had a place where they’re were black squirrels and that was incredible to me!

[@JoesWildlifeAdventures]

Wow I never expected I would be so engaged watching a video about photo graphing sleeping squirrels but this was such a beautiful, engaging and informative video. I so enjoyed how you took us through the entire process from beginning to end….really well done Dani! Great, great video 👏👏👏

[@deccasupergold]

Wonderful! Congratulations on your achievement. I've a red squirrel who comes to me when called. It races across the yard and comes up to me for a treat. They're adorable.

[@chessclinic]

I can't decide to be amazed at the 3 squirrels or the brain and heart behind this video! Awesome job Dani, the care and love that you put into this is contagious!

[@julihello]

OMG! Dani this photo is amazing!! ❤ 🐿️ The video is amazing, all the process of building the box and taking your dream photo! You’re awesome😍

[@DaniConnorWild]

Thank you so much!!

[@alexaandpepi]

OMG. My heart is melting!😍 How adorable they are😍 Such a great video as always! Thank You! ❤

[@Pipsanimation]

I had to comment. This is INSANE!!!❤ I am so amazed by such hardwork and creativity, and on top of that for you to deliver all of this info and share with us this heartwarming project in this format... beautiful directing, it's just.. chef's kiss! You should be really proud. I could watch this all day.

[@DaniConnorWild]

Aww thanks so much!

[@dejagerph]

Dani this is incredible! Congratulations on your dream photo, the results speak for themselves! It is an amazing thing to be able to show all the process and hard work put into this project in order to get one photograph. Photography is so much more than just picking up a camera, it is a passion that puts us to work for a very very long time, that pushes our creative limits and that makes us do incredible things. All the hard work behind this project definitely paid off, and even better you have now created something so useful for research and future photos. Being able to control everything from your desk inside your cozy home just elevated the whole thing to another level. I am truly amazed, once again, congratulations!

[@karencollman2847]

Loved watching the squirrels sleep!

[@belaacs5238]

Congratulation Dani! You got what nobody else has in the world. Dreams very seldom come through but not in your case.

[@timothycorsi]

I love the picture of the two squirrels balled up and the other one in between on his back. :)

[@shaunoconnell312]

Hi Dani, I was adopted by a family of grey squirrels in 2016, Mr and Mrs Squiggles and baby's are called squiglets. ✝️🇬🇧🐾

[@simonapioli4840]

What an emotion and what magic...your passion, your creativity, your love made a dream possible...beautiful...you are a special soul...thank you

[@terrygoyan]

The fastest 17 minutes of my life! I loved this video. Thank you Dani for taking us on your adventure. As carpenter, woodworker, it scared me watching your neighbor using the table saw wearing long sleeves!

[@robwasnj]

Watching this video put me in my happy place. Your passion and love for the wildlife really shines.

[@Catalina58601]

My gosh, the price is mind blowing! Thank you so much for this. The videos are amazing! You have worked so hard ❣The photos are priceless.

[@annalinder.visualpoet]

Thanks for sharing your creativity, process and tech. And, of course, the snuggliest wonderful sleeping squirrels. The (so called) behind the scenes are a big part of all artists work but we rarely get to see it. Again - thank you and all the luck with creating the next dream photo. 🐿️

[@heyjim52]

By far my favorite photographer , I have a few friends who do the same type of photography but Dani your work is fantastic , by all means keep dreaming those photos can win over all hearts.

[@DaniConnorWild]

Wow, thank you! 🙏🏼🐿️

[@carlhughes7003]

Wow what an achievement and how cool to see inside a squirrel drey. Looking forward to see in more. Well done guys on this.

[@oldad73]

Absolutely brilliant. Thanks for making this video - it's a real antidote to the drama in the world today.

[@flrnks]

When I saw the sleeping squirrels on the calendar cover, I had no question in my mind that I had to pre-order it immediately. Amazing work, thanks a lot! And kudos to Juan for the technical aspects ;D

[@GardeningwithPurpose329]

So beautiful! I love the way they snuggle together. 💕

[@annegrete2395]

Aww the cuteness is priceless. Your dedication - respect. Looking forward to next story.

[@LarrysLodgevideo]

From one red squirrel guardian to another, this is fantastic thank you ❤

[@charlottetowler4319]

Thank you for doing the near-impossible that allows me to see these fascinating creatures.

[@PoloHB]

Congratulation! It was a lot of work, but the result is extraordinary! Great! Keep going!

[@Shintaro99]

I loved the sleeping Squirrels, I can't wait for that video! Thank you Dani.

[@paolacannavo4328]

Thank you for this amazing video which shows these sweet squirrels! These images are magic! What a woderful photographer! Kisses from Italy

[@AmandaBurton-g4t]

No words this made me smile and filled my heart with joy. Thank you Dani