Posted by simon manning on November 21, 2010 at 2:53 PM
Common as muck but think "when was the last time you saw one" sure we all see plenty of tails but rarely the whole animal .
This chap (and yes it was definatly male) was as bold as brass ,as were about 20 of his mates !
i think they were probably thinking why is there a man sitting in the middle of nowhere, on wet grass ,looking at us down a funny tube that goes click
This actually makes them look cute I was actually trying to photograph one yesterday but it seemed to be camera shy. Every time I pointed the lens at it, it took off.
Posted by Shaun Simpson on November 21, 2010 at 3:41 PM
Never cute to me,only animal I can't stand are rats ughhhhhhhhh, nice shot though
Posted by keith mitchell on November 21, 2010 at 4:22 PM
Recon it's a nice subject ,fine whiskers and good detail. Keith.
Posted by John Robinson on November 21, 2010 at 4:27 PM
Hi Simon
I reckon a slight right rotation and a bit tighter crop gets rid of some of the mush, and increases the impact of the main subject. Thats just my personal taste and others will dissagree.
Like it though.
Last time I saw one in the garden was 15 years ago !
Cheers
JohnR
Posted by Ian Macdermott on November 21, 2010 at 5:16 PM
Nice shot Simon
Looks fine as is ( I like mush )
Last time I saw one was sitting in the engine compartment of my old Porsche which has been laid up in the garage for a couple of years. Dont know who was more shocked it or me
Posted by Geoffrey Baker on November 21, 2010 at 5:46 PM
Well captured, not my favourite animal but they have the right to live too I guess.
Well done.
Geoff.
Posted by simon manning on November 22, 2010 at 3:03 PM
cheers for all the great comments guys(and girls)
Posted by Paul Rosser on November 22, 2010 at 3:39 PM
Fine by me!!
Paul Rosser.
Posted by Chris O'Reilly on November 23, 2010 at 7:15 AM
Hi Simon
I think you should make more of this opportunity - perhaps build a more attractive scenario into which the rat(s) can be lured. A much under-photographed and under-estimated subject.
Cheers,
Chris
Posted by Guy Rogers on November 23, 2010 at 11:43 AM
Hello Simon.
I like this as is and the pose you have captured is great. Nice one.
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10 repliesThis chap (and yes it was definatly male) was as bold as brass ,as were about 20 of his mates !
i think they were probably thinking why is there a man sitting in the middle of nowhere, on wet grass ,looking at us down a funny tube that goes click
Simon
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cheers for looking
I reckon a slight right rotation and a bit tighter crop gets rid of some of the mush, and increases the impact of the main subject. Thats just my personal taste and others will dissagree.
Like it though.
Last time I saw one in the garden was 15 years ago !
Cheers
JohnR
Looks fine as is ( I like mush )
Last time I saw one was sitting in the engine compartment of my old Porsche which has been laid up in the garage for a couple of years. Dont know who was more shocked it or me
Well done.
Geoff.
Paul Rosser.
I think you should make more of this opportunity - perhaps build a more attractive scenario into which the rat(s) can be lured. A much under-photographed and under-estimated subject.
Cheers,
Chris
I like this as is and the pose you have captured is great. Nice one.