Another Water Vole

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9 replies

Posted by Dave Tucker on September 14, 2008 at 11:35 AM

Heres another image taken yesterday, I find it very strange that I love watching Water Voles, but would "run a mile" from a Rat!

Nikon D200
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 vr
Hand Held
No Flash
Aperture Priority
Focal length 200mm
ISO 100
Exposure 1/320 sec @200mm
Matrix metering
Single focus
Dynamic focus

Regads
Dave

Posted by Alan Bryant on September 14, 2008 at 11:48 AM

Another lovely image.

Atouch more USM wouldn't hurt IMO.

Posted by Justin on September 14, 2008 at 12:02 PM

Very nice image. Love the way he's holding onto the plant stem. I'd agree with Alan that the image could benefit from a little more sharpening, especially around the voles eyes.

Posted by jack chapman on September 14, 2008 at 12:44 PM

very nice like this one even more than the first, a little soft though

Posted by Dave Tucker on September 14, 2008 at 12:45 PM

Thanks Guys, will heede your advice, I always shy away from "sharping" in case I over do it...

Dave

Posted by Terry Whittaker on September 14, 2008 at 12:53 PM

Really nice photo and good behaviour shot.

Cheers

Terry

Posted by Andy Shepherd on September 14, 2008 at 2:22 PM

Nice shot Dave, a touch more USM for me too.

Andy...

Posted by Tom Smit on September 14, 2008 at 5:03 PM

Lovely shot.
He/she looks like he/she is telling you to move away, "I'm having diner so do not disturb me."

Posted by Ian Macdermott on September 15, 2008 at 6:52 AM

Very nice picture I have to go with the general opinion that it needs a touch more USM though.

Regards

Ian

Posted by tony flashman on September 15, 2008 at 12:56 PM

Obviously a very relaxed Vole. You dont say the aperture used, I think that perhaps the eyes are just behind the DOF. A tad of selective sharpening should do the trick.

Tony