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Bank Vole

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Posted by Major Gilbert on April 5, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Bank Vole
D3 + 300mm AFS 2.8 + 1.4 Conv + Extension Tube.
1/100 @ f11.
ISO:500
Ex Comp -0.7EV.
Gitzo + Wimberley
Lots of patience over a long period of waiting.
{Who's been eating my Sunflower seeds}

Major.
Posted by Craig Jones on April 5, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Nice photo for your hard work major, i know to well from my posts the backgrounds are a nightmare when it comes to watervoles but your's is ok, love the light on this little fellow :smile:good detail on the vole, well done :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by John Robinson on April 5, 2009 at 6:37 PM
Great litle fella . Good shot
This is the best (or worst ) year I have known for these. They have cost me pounds in the greenhouses already.They can be a serious problem as they dig down and eat the roots as well as the tops !
Was this flash fill in by the way or just sunlight ?
Cheers
JohnR
Posted by Major Gilbert on April 6, 2009 at 2:01 AM
Just natural light John. There was a small window of opportunity of about two hours before the light went round and then it was hopeless.

Major.
Posted by PhilH on April 6, 2009 at 3:33 AM
Very nice, I like the slightly busy surroundings... as I normally catch a glimpse of these endearing creatures....

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Matt Cole on April 6, 2009 at 5:23 AM
well captured Major, I can fully imagine the patience this required. Nice lighting and I like the natural setting.

Matt
Posted by John Chapman on April 6, 2009 at 7:20 AM
Nice capture Major. :toast:
Posted by Simon Phillpotts on April 6, 2009 at 9:02 AM
Really nice image of a common but fairly rarely seen mammal. I think the busy context is perfect for this one. :toast: