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Vole

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Posted by jack chapman on March 9, 2008 at 4:35 PM
Vole
one from my vole spot today, had a fairly productive day am beginning to recognise some of the voles (well the one with only one eye anyway) despite that still yet to get a vole with any sun on it

350D + 300mm F4L + 1.4extender
1/160 @ F5.6
ISO 400
full frame
Posted by Andy Shepherd on March 9, 2008 at 4:41 PM

Nice close-up Jack , like the piece of grass in his mouth :toast:

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on March 9, 2008 at 4:46 PM
Nice portrait. Would love to find some around here to have a go at.
Posted by Edwin kats on March 9, 2008 at 4:47 PM
Lovely image. The grass in his mouth is a nice bonus. Maybe cut down a bit on the white balance. A bit less warm would make this even better imho.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Rob Howard on March 9, 2008 at 5:06 PM
Hi Jack,

Lovely shot. Not seen one of these little critters for years although I am keeping my eyes peeled.

Regards

Rob
Posted by Major Gilbert on March 9, 2008 at 5:18 PM
Yes a little more toning down will really add to this excellent image :toast:

Major.
Posted by jack chapman on March 9, 2008 at 5:29 PM
thanks for the comments all

Edwin and Major is this better, sorry i didn't notice this before
Posted by Edwin kats on March 9, 2008 at 5:40 PM
Yep, just about right. Great work Jack. :wavey:

Edwin Kats
Posted by Major Gilbert on March 9, 2008 at 5:42 PM
Yes its looking better Jack. You could even tone the BG down a bit more and then put more empasis on the Vole to make it pop a bit more.

Major.
Posted by Matt Cole on March 9, 2008 at 5:46 PM
a lovely portrait and I also prefer the cooler version. I like the fact it's chewing a blade of grass, that does add to the image.

Matt
Posted by David Kjaer on March 9, 2008 at 5:55 PM
Hi Jack

Very nice - water voles like many of our mammals do not like direct sunlight and I think they photograph better in overcast lighting anyway!

David :toast:
Posted by Stuart McCrae on March 9, 2008 at 6:27 PM
Repost is a belter,would like a chance to see one of these let alone photograph them.

Stu.
Posted by eric weight on March 10, 2008 at 2:29 AM
That's a really nice portrait. love it.

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Posted by PhilH on March 10, 2008 at 6:37 AM
Most mammals are better suited to slightly overcast conditions... this is a very nice portrait of an endearing creature... one I have yet to get in front of my lens... you are getting a very nice series of images.

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Posted by Paul Inglis on March 10, 2008 at 7:42 AM
Hi Jack,

Very nice capture! I like the repost a tadge more!
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Posted by Justin on March 10, 2008 at 8:16 AM
Very nice indeed. I also thought the original was too warm and yellow looking, the re-post looks much better IMHO.

I'm also a great believer in overcast light for small mammals, and certainly wet ones at that, as I'm not that keen on the glare off their coat from undiffused flash or sunlight.

The blade of grass in the mouth is the icing on the cake.

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Posted by Colin Pickett on March 10, 2008 at 2:51 PM
Hi Jack
The second post is a big improvement, a very nice portrait and the grass really adds. :toast:

Nice one
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on March 10, 2008 at 3:28 PM
Agree with all comments,great image

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