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Hazel Dormouse

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Posted by Danny Green on October 13, 2006 at 1:52 PM
Hazel Dormouse
I got the opportunity to photograph a Dormouse this week and it was a great experience to see this endearing mammal at close quarters. To photograph this beautiful mammal in the wild is very difficult if not impossible. I used a large glass tank to photograph the dormouse and just added props to make it look natural. This shot of a sleeping dormouse was taken while the handler was checking the boxes to find one which had not hibernated. I added the autumn leaves to add a bit of colour as their nests are not very photogenic. The acorn was added to give an idea of size. It won't be to everyones taste but I like it and it would probably do well commercially.

Canon EOS 1D MkII, 180mm Lens, Tripod, F11, 1/4, ISO Rating 200.

Danny :wavey:
Posted by John MacTavish on October 13, 2006 at 1:58 PM
A winner if ever was one.

As close to perfect as can be IMHO

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John
Posted by Dave Courtenay on October 13, 2006 at 1:58 PM
Lovely autumn image-do you need a license to photograph these cuties? :toast:
Posted by Gavin Law on October 13, 2006 at 2:01 PM
Cracking!
Posted by Sean Bolton on October 13, 2006 at 2:07 PM
Super shot Danny

Cute and appealing pose and I think your use of the other leaves and the acorn adds interest and good complimentary colours. Maybe not a 100% natural shot, but I think it is an excellent composition and deserves to sell well.

I like it :toast:

cheers

Sean
Posted by Danny Green on October 13, 2006 at 2:21 PM
Hello Dave

The people I was with had special licenses which you need to have to handle them or disturb them but I didn't touch them just took pictures.

Hello Sean

Yes I know you would never find a Dormouse like this, their nests are made of dead material and they are burried deep inside never on the top like this but I have always liked shots like this and remember seeing an image by George McCarthy a few years ago and loved it. So what the hell.

Danny
Posted by Paul Williams on October 13, 2006 at 3:11 PM
This shot works a treat :toast:
Posted by Tom_W on October 13, 2006 at 3:20 PM
Stunner...

T
Posted by Justin on October 13, 2006 at 3:24 PM
They don't come much cuter than this.
What a superb shot.Great subject,gorgeous colours and setting,and the acorn is the icing on the cake.

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Posted by Philip Kirkham on October 13, 2006 at 3:35 PM
Absolute cracker.
Best wishes
Phil :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Major Gilbert on October 13, 2006 at 3:54 PM
Certainly chose your props well Danny to compliment a very endearing little animal.

:toast:

Major
Posted by Rob Ashton on October 13, 2006 at 4:35 PM
Dormouse to die for :toast: :toast: :toast:

Rob
Posted by Nick on October 13, 2006 at 4:46 PM
Mmmm, now where's that Roman recipe for Dormouse pie...:biggrin:, just need another 20 or so :rolleyes:.

Cute subject, I'm sure it'll be a good 'un for you.

:wavey:

Posted by James L on October 13, 2006 at 5:00 PM
Love it

the daughters went aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Posted by writepic on October 14, 2006 at 8:17 AM

what a great image. well planned and good to see you made excellent use of your opportunity.

mark
Posted by David Kjaer on October 14, 2006 at 11:43 AM
Cracking shot - great job with the lighting!

David :toast: :toast:
Posted by Terry on October 14, 2006 at 12:10 PM
Lovely shot of a lovely subject, I have also seen one similar before, presumably Georges McCarthy's, and really liked it.

Terry
Posted by PhilH on October 16, 2006 at 4:03 AM
It works and that is all that matters.....

Like it loads.

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