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Ruff stepping out of swamp

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Posted by Paula Graham on October 28, 2007 at 9:13 AM
Ruff stepping out of swamp
Taken at the same marvellous wetlands in Poland early in the morning.
The Ruffs were only there for a few days, (in great numbers though, but mostly not close enough for a shot) on migration. Suddenly they were gone! Amazing how they come in so many different colours.

D2x, 200-400, 1/45 F/4 -2/3, tripod, bag hide.
Raw, NX, PSCS2
Posted by Justin on October 28, 2007 at 9:17 AM
Hi Paula,

Don't remember seeing too many of these posted before.
What a fine looking species and an equally fine shot.
Love the alert posture with that out-stretched neck.
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Posted by Craig Nash on October 28, 2007 at 9:58 AM
I was looking at one of these near to me about an hour ago and saying how I would love to see one in summer plumage. Interesting shot.
Posted by Andy Astbury on October 29, 2007 at 4:27 AM
These are amazing birds, not seen one in ages - nice comp and great PoV Paula :toast: :toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on October 29, 2007 at 8:02 AM
Hi Paula,

Really like this , plummage is superb and the low angle works a treat.

Regards

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Helge Sorensen on October 29, 2007 at 10:09 AM
Nice job on this one Paula, I particular like the BG! :toast:
Posted by PhilH on October 29, 2007 at 10:54 AM
Thats really nice Paula, and great to see in that plumage..

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Posted by Mark Fellowes on October 29, 2007 at 5:18 PM
Very nice shot - unusual pose makes the ruff look as if he's stretching up to see who's poking a big piece of glass in his direction!

:toast:

Mark
Posted by Marko Trebušak on October 30, 2007 at 6:32 AM
This is an impressive species, and you did it justice with your photo, Paula! A very fine result.

Cheers,
Marko