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Mouse or vole?

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Posted by Ian Mason on October 5, 2008 at 2:45 PM
Mouse or vole?
:jump: Well, it's not so happy whatever it is :jump:

1d2n, 600mm f4 is x1.4 tc, 1/320s, f6.3, iso 640. Setting sun. Background is autumn grass on distant hill. Slight crop.

I had only a few seconds to get this, and had to open the car door and jam the rig between the door and car frame. Can’t straighten my neck yet – but I’m happy!
Posted by Alan Bryant on October 5, 2008 at 2:47 PM
Cracking image wow.

Very well done on capturing this :toast: :toast:
Posted by John Robinson on October 5, 2008 at 2:57 PM
Excellent !
A very dead Short Tailed Field Vole !
Great shot.
JR
Posted by Matt Cole on October 5, 2008 at 3:02 PM
that's a remarkably well timed shot. Amazing.

Matt
Posted by Dave Bartlett on October 5, 2008 at 3:20 PM
Remarkable shot :toast: Indeed, well timed!

Dave
Posted by Jon Galt on October 5, 2008 at 3:36 PM
I'd trade a crick in the neck for this any day! Glorious.

Jon
Posted by Nick on October 5, 2008 at 3:54 PM
Gulp.

Vole - the tail is hairy and short.

Pretty bird :cool:
Posted by Magnus Hird on October 5, 2008 at 3:55 PM
That's an amazing shot :smile:
Posted by Major Gilbert on October 5, 2008 at 4:32 PM
Wonderful timed moment Ian. Hope you removed the lens from the door before shutting it. :toast: :toast:

Major.
Posted by Paula Graham on October 5, 2008 at 5:22 PM
Wonderful 'action' shot. Well done, worth a lot a pain!
Posted by Barry Southon on October 5, 2008 at 6:11 PM
Ian

Great timing splendid detail.

Barry :wink:

Eastbourne / Kansas
Posted by eric weight on October 6, 2008 at 1:23 AM
Excellent shot. Defimitely a vole - the tail gives it away.
:toast: Eric
Posted by Fran French on October 6, 2008 at 1:49 AM
Hi Ian,

This is a splendid catch for both you and the bird. Superb.

Fran

:toast:
Posted by Tom Smit on October 6, 2008 at 2:21 AM
Great image till the end.
:toast:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on October 6, 2008 at 3:45 AM
Wonderful catch :smile: :smile: . Well done!
Posted by PhilH on October 6, 2008 at 3:56 AM
Nice one... well worth any discomfort.

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Brett Lewis on October 6, 2008 at 7:31 AM
Very nice indeed Ian, very well observed and taken. Very envious.. :jump: Thanks for sharing.

Brett :toast:
Posted by Danielle Nichol on October 6, 2008 at 8:42 AM
Simply brilliant, don't you just love drive by shootings :cool:
Posted by Andy Astbury on October 6, 2008 at 1:17 PM
Well worth the pain Ian - cracking capture, good exposure control and a superb BG :toast:
Posted by Brian McGeough on October 6, 2008 at 1:19 PM
Thats timing for you, poor little thing, but going to good use :biggrin:

Cheers
Brian
Posted by Dawn Monrose on October 6, 2008 at 1:40 PM
Amazing!! Well caught! Superb detail on the feathers and lovely background too..!

:toast: :toast:
Posted by keith mitchell on October 6, 2008 at 3:46 PM
Hi Ian.
Worth any pain you had to endure,excellent image

:toast: :toast: Mitch.