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Harvest Mouse

Gallery: Regional: UKNPPosted May 16, 2011467 views15 comments

This harvest mouse is part of a breeding program with the british wildlife.
It was taken in studio conditions, but the mouse isn't domesticated.

Taken with a hand held macro lens.

The cropping is only the top and bottom of the picture slightly, to square off the image - i agree the tail's quite near the rhs, but i was taking this image so quickly! i nearly missed his tail.

After lots of "tail" in the frame only shots as it ran rapidly up and down the corn (mostly facing away from me!) he then just seemed to cheekily "pose" as if to say, "well come on then!!"

I appreciate your comments, critique and feedback - Its the only way to learn and improve.
Thanks

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Kim Connolly on May 16, 2011 at 9:56 AM

It's a lovely shot, - don't have any criticisms - find the pose really cute!

Registered on June 18, 2008, 14 Posts, 226 Comments

Comment posted by Emil von Maltitz on May 16, 2011 at 12:37 PM

This is an excellent shot Joanna. My first impression was wow, how on earth did she manage to get that. Studio explains that, but it is very nicely done. I imagine British Wildlife would be really happy with that shot!

E

Registered on October 11, 2006, 52 Posts, 215 Comments

Comment posted by Phil Ellard on May 16, 2011 at 1:10 PM

Looks really natural and very good, if it were me (and I am no expert) I would have attempted portrait (as i think you did reading your description) with the mouse at the top and the stems in the bottom 3rd leading up to the mouse if that makes sense. Just a though feel free to ignore i wont be offended!

Registered on December 17, 2010, 60 Posts, 634 Comments

Comment posted by Bertl Menegoni on May 16, 2011 at 1:34 PM

So lovely and cute

Bertl

Registered on November 19, 2007, 24 Posts, 265 Comments

Comment posted by Emil von Maltitz on May 16, 2011 at 1:34 PM

Registered on October 11, 2006, 52 Posts, 215 Comments

Comment posted by Joanna Davies on May 16, 2011 at 1:38 PM

Hi Phil,

thanks for the comment - i agree in a way - and at club level the more portfolio/portrait (apologies if wrong words) shot has done better in one competition - but in another this one did !
Every comment, good and bad will help me improve, thanks

Registered on May 14, 2011, 21 Posts, 43 Comments

Comment posted by Phil Ellard on May 16, 2011 at 1:48 PM

I love the composition of the last post top draw and a quality shot as well

Now if you could get him to look at you like the first one with the composition and tail position of the second that would be something, but thats why we keep trying going back ... Both top shots and hope you don't feel I am being critical because I am not in anyway, just giving an idea, I think they are both wonderful and would be proud of either

PS I was expecting another kingfisher from you!

Registered on December 17, 2010, 60 Posts, 634 Comments

Comment posted by Joanna Davies on May 16, 2011 at 1:56 PM

I was spoilt for choice, which image to choose to get some helpful feedback on !
I really dont mind people being critical at all, i'm not precious, and it'll help me improve, especially the "would be better if" feedback,.
I post this properly in a few days, but since you said - here's the image of the kingfishers i was going to get advice on :-) :-) (only crop was small on rhs to put pole in middle of bottom corner instead of near the corner)
(yes being greedy now !! :-) its just so much better than the other photo forum type is was one, where everyone just said "really nice shot" which is nice, but doesn't help me improve.

Registered on May 14, 2011, 21 Posts, 43 Comments

Comment posted by Phil Ellard on May 16, 2011 at 2:01 PM

I recongnise that pole! I have them mating on it, too slow a shutter speed though, you've done a great job with getting the two sharp and the action frozen

Registered on December 17, 2010, 60 Posts, 634 Comments

Comment posted by David Sewell on May 16, 2011 at 2:02 PM

Second harvest mouse for me, but I would have been pleased to get either.

David

Registered on September 10, 2008, 63 Posts, 801 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Askew on May 16, 2011 at 2:14 PM

Brillant image

Registered on February 19, 2011, 11 Posts, 90 Comments

Comment posted by Neil Burton on May 16, 2011 at 2:23 PM

Both are quite lovely.

Registered on September 16, 2010, 26 Posts, 461 Comments

Comment posted by Sandra Hendrikse on May 17, 2011 at 1:57 AM

Both are lovely images, but I prefer the second one.

Registered on January 23, 2008, 48 Posts, 769 Comments

Comment posted by Austin Thomas on May 18, 2011 at 4:08 AM

The second one for me Jo. The vertical composition is a lot stronger in this instance.

Cheers

Austin

Registered on March 7, 2008, 45 Posts, 207 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Grabski on May 18, 2011 at 5:47 AM

Joanna, both shots are great, but 1st one for me. I think the eyes show the mouse's "personality" better. Chris

Registered on April 29, 2011, 122 Posts, 431 Comments