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Bank Vole

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Posted by Graham Bailey on April 7, 2007 at 4:30 AM
I think this is a bank vole (someone please correct me if i'm wrong). This is the first time I've seen any small rodent in the open and actually had my camera with me and ready. He didn't stay long but i managed to get a couple of shots before he ran off. The lighting was a bit harsh hence the bright highlights in the background and i had to crop some off the left to get rid of a very bright reed.

cheers

Graham

Nikon D70
70-200mm @200mm + extension tube
1/100s @ F/6.3
handheld with VR on
post processed in Lightroom
Posted by Paul Thomas on April 7, 2007 at 11:19 AM
Nice shot Graham. Looks like a Wood Mouse to me rather than a Bank Vole.

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Paul
Posted by Tim Munsey on April 7, 2007 at 2:51 PM
Sweet beast whatever, comp looks in need of work. Nice and sharp and full of interest.

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Tim
Posted by Graeme Lee on April 7, 2007 at 4:34 PM
Nice image for a first attempt at these..whatever it is :wink: I don't find the bright BG bit distracting at all. Shame about the OOF stems almost boxing it in.

Technically really good :toast:
Posted by PhilH on April 10, 2007 at 3:47 AM
Agree with the comments, Wood Mouse for me too....

Well seen...

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