We feature a lot of nature shots in this “Photo of the Day” series, but mostly of the still-life, gazing-at-an-open-field variety. Not so in this action shot captured yesterday by the seemingly ever-present philliefan99. Oncoming car? NBD, says this squirrel, who leaps heroically to avoid being turned into bloody mush outside the National Archives. (EXIF)

By the way, did you know you can still submit your photos for consideration in the DCist Exposed photography show? You’ve got until January 9. That’s only a week away! And Phil? This one.