This is my favourite shot of the series , the Stoat was looking and listening down a Rabbit run which led into some long grass , having decided to check it out he raced in and disappeared for about 5 minutes before returning , unfortunately he came back empty handed ( to the relief of the resident bunnies ) maybe he'll catch one next time , thanks for looking.
ps Can I also add what a real privilege it has been to photograph such an awesome creature , I know that Stoats are very difficult animals to photograph and I consider myself so very lucky to come away with a couple of shots , it's been an experience i'll never forget though hopefully there'll be more to come , gushing aside , here are the techs.
Converted in DPP / Processed in CS2 ( almost full frame )
another excellent shot Andy, showing the stoat and it's behaviour very well. Maybe the comp is a touch central? Not sure.
I can fully understand your enthusiasm, I always feel privileged when I get a chance to observe and photograph animals that you don't see everyday. I think stoats are particularly photogenic as well.
Can see why it is your favourite... this one is really nice, shame about the 'plantain' (I think thats what it is) but appreciate nothing can be done about it.
Nice profile and I think conveys a bit more of the darker side of stoaty nature, and thus maybe adds something new to the great little series you have Andy
Just had a look through the stoat series. Sorry for not commenting individually, but just wanted to say that I think these are all superb. You have really caught the character of the stoat. These are brilliant little animals. I think my favourite so far is 'standing tall' as you have the eye contact, but I would love to have any of these shots in my catalog. Excellent stuff!
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13 repliesThis is my favourite shot of the series , the Stoat was looking and listening down a Rabbit run which led into some long grass , having decided to check it out he raced in and disappeared for about 5 minutes before returning , unfortunately he came back empty handed ( to the relief of the resident bunnies
ps Can I also add what a real privilege it has been to photograph such an awesome creature , I know that Stoats are very difficult animals to photograph and I consider myself so very lucky to come away with a couple of shots , it's been an experience i'll never forget though hopefully there'll be more to come , gushing aside , here are the techs.
Converted in DPP / Processed in CS2 ( almost full frame )
Canon 1D3 , 500F4IS+1.4T/c , Gitzo1325 , Wimberley v2
1/500th @ F5.6 +1/3rd E/comp iso400 RAW
All comments welcome
Regards
Andy...
I can fully understand your enthusiasm, I always feel privileged when I get a chance to observe and photograph animals that you don't see everyday. I think stoats are particularly photogenic as well.
Matt
I can only add that I am jealous....
Theres one at Ogi but the little buggers always been too quick for me to catch him
Regards
Ian
Gavin
Robert
JR
Thanks for the comments guys , glad you've enjoyed the series , maybe a couple more to come
Andy...
Just had a look through the stoat series. Sorry for not commenting individually, but just wanted to say that I think these are all superb. You have really caught the character of the stoat. These are brilliant little animals. I think my favourite so far is 'standing tall' as you have the eye contact, but I would love to have any of these shots in my catalog. Excellent stuff!
MJ