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1ST Water Vole

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Posted by Lee Newman on May 6, 2009 at 5:02 PM
1ST Water Vole
Well my 1st decent Vole image. it was my 2nd visit to this site & I have hundreds of shots but I dont have many keepers. Not the easiest of subjects but great to watch.

Canon EOS 20D, 300mm F4, F4, 1/200th, ISO 200, -1/3 exp.

All comments welcome

Lee
Posted by Justin on May 6, 2009 at 5:13 PM
A good shot. Well composed and an interesting setting.
Posted by Mark Davies on May 6, 2009 at 5:27 PM
I agree Lee they aint the easiest .In this instance I would say this is def a keeper .Nice reflection ,the highs tend to pull the eye top of frame a tadge but no biggy.Love the feet. A light pass of burn in the highs and mids improved the reflection for me. :toast:
Posted by Craig Jones on May 6, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Very nice and lovely reflection, :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by David Sewell on May 6, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Lovely reflection.

David
Posted by Simon Litten on May 6, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Nice shot. Good composition and reflective pose from the vole. Well done.

Simon
Posted by Austin Thomas on May 6, 2009 at 6:06 PM
Hi Lee,

I like the image and reflection. The top half might benefit from darkening down a touch.

Cheers

Austin
Posted by Andy Shepherd on May 6, 2009 at 6:39 PM


Very nice shot mate, I recognize that liitle fella and he's certainly a keeper, top stuff and don't forget that monopod t'moro.

Shep...
Posted by Brett Lewis on May 7, 2009 at 2:47 AM
Nice work, nits already covered so looking forward to more from you.

Kind regards,

Brett :toast:
Posted by Mark sellings on May 7, 2009 at 6:23 AM
Classic vole shot - nicely done - never seen one as don't get many round my way.

Mark
Posted by Danny Green on May 7, 2009 at 7:47 AM
Cracking shot Lee, not easy are they.

Danny :toast: :toast:
Posted by Paul Gibbs on May 7, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Nice shot, i recognise the hole :wink: nice reflection too. I think a touch os highlight recovery would help bring in the light areas and help the image.
Posted by Andy Snape on May 7, 2009 at 1:27 PM
Thats a nice image, dont you just love those little claws...lol Like it alot. :smile:
Posted by Lee Newman on May 7, 2009 at 3:41 PM
A big thanks to all for the comments & advice. No they are not an easy subject to get a good sharp image of :smile:
I will have to learn how to burn (i bearly touch images except a few basics) in PS to rectify those bright areas which until mentioned I must confess had not noticed :eek: Again thanks everyone :toast: :jump:
Oi Shep, I will get the monopod & card to you tomorrow :razz:

Lee