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    This is the first time I've seen a Meadow Vole that A. wasn't quickly crossing the road or path, or B. wasn't being eaten by a Northern Harrier or Great Blue Heron! I noticed this guy in the road, got down to ground level for ultra-low angle photographs, and then herded it off the road to safety.

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    Ryan, it's nice to see a different critter here. I like the shallow DoF & the narrow strip of colored rocks in the road bed. He/she pops from the BG which I think compliments the subject quite well. I also like seeing his feet & I like how the tail disappears into the BG. TFS.
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    It's quite refreshing to see a new species. Love how you got down low. I am wondering whether the road was slightly tiled or whether your horizon needs to be straightened just a tad. It's a bit awkward that the vole doesn't appear to have any ears. I like that you can see his toes so well and the varied colors in the pebbles are a nice touch.
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    Hi Ryan, firstly have you increased the 'blurring' to the image?

    A slight CCW rotation would be good as Marina mention and I like the space around the subject, you eye is just drawn to it, perhaps that is due to the very muted environment, hence my first question. I would also look at using a little highlight/shadow to open the face/eye up more. Is this a crop, or FF? If FF then perhaps a little more selective USM too.

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