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Can I eat this?

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Posted by David Sewell on August 31, 2009 at 4:43 PM
Can I eat this?
Twice in the last three days I have carried my 600mm around a reserve, only to find that my quarry is perfectly happy to come close and that I could have got away with a far less powerful lens. I would, of course, be perfectly happy to have that problem more often.

This greenshank was the first occurence, feeding almost under the hide (sorry for those who like a low POV). It seemed mildly interested in a reed floating in the water for a moment, but having decided it was inedible then barged straight through it whilst continuing foraging.

I am dedicating this one to Rob McEwen, who knowing how keen I was to get this species offered me the best spot in the hide. You are a gentleman sir!!

David

Nikon D200, 70-300 Nikon VR @ 300mm, 250 iso, 1/640th @ f6.3
Posted by David Taylor on August 31, 2009 at 4:48 PM
Nice story and an even nicer image. :smile: Well done indeed.

:toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Ian Mason on August 31, 2009 at 5:14 PM
Another beauty David! I like the curious facial expression.
Posted by Ian Macdermott on August 31, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Beautiful detailed shot David :smile:
Posted by David Kjaer on August 31, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Another very nice Greenshank David!

David :toast:
Posted by Brett Lewis on September 1, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Glad you bagged the shots you wanted David.. Shame we can't persuade them to allow us to dig a hole at water level to get a different POV.. :wink:

Brett :toast: :toast:
Posted by Rob McEwen on September 1, 2009 at 4:28 PM
Thanks David, glad you connected, lovely shot :toast:


Brett, I don't mind cutting the reeds but I'll leave it to you to bring the shovels :wink:
Posted by jack chapman on September 1, 2009 at 5:24 PM
great shot of a beautiful bird, if you're not happy with the angle why not use the 600mm when it's further away?
Posted by David Sewell on September 1, 2009 at 5:52 PM
Jack,

The simple reply is that I did. Despite the POV, this is still my favourite from the session.

David
Posted by Justin on September 2, 2009 at 3:29 AM
Good one and always a real pleasure getting a new species to add to your collection :smile: