Big, big world

[Neil Burton]

Now for something even smaller than squidgerz ;) I noticed this fellow popping out of sunflower seeds where I fed the crested tits, having the 200-400 enabled me to frame him as I saw him. Not having a crop camera at the moment I would not have been able to do a decent close up anyway ;)

1DX, 200-400, tripod, uniqball, ISO1000 f4, 1/80sec.

[John Robinson]

Excellent ! You so and so !! I was justabout to put a bank Vole on myself which I just found followinga pic request!! It can wait.
I love this sort of shot and its nice when they can be done in the wild and amazing how they (and othe rthings) soon find feeders.
Well done
JohnR

[Neil Burton]

Thanks John, sorry about that ;) but I haven't taken a shot of anything large for quite a while. :)

[Gabriela Plesea]

Hello Neil!

I was just about to switch off for the evening when I saw this little fellow:) Delightful, I so enjoyed viewing! Like the crop here and colours. There seems to be a path in front of the little one (what is his name, by the way?) and the whole image resembles a scene from a story book. The greens might seem a tad bright in places but I kind of like that. The secret world of a little mouse! What a discovery, hope to see more of him, I can just imagine what he would look like among sunflowers...Well done, a very special capture and I thank you for sharing

Kind regards,

[Neil Burton]

Yes Gabriela, he scurries in and out of the hole along that path... but does not stop until safely back at the hole. I believe him to be a short-tailed, or bank, vole. Many thanks!

[Nancy Bell]

Very well done! The light and the details that lead the eye down to this little one makes you think of going down a secret tunnel. We are not often privileged to see small rodents in their world. Very, very engaging.

[Bill McDonald]

A fabulous shot ... I love the OOF along the front edge of the frame, the gorgeous framing,and the rich colours. The only (very minor) negative is the curved root that tend to draw the eye away from the subject/general feel. A 99/100 for me !!

[Rachel Hollander]

Neil - This is great. The comp really makes it seem like we are peering into his world. Nice light, colors and image design. It all works for me.

TFS,
Rachel

[Marc Mol]

Very nice indeed Neil, love the habitat inclusion, colours and the shaft of light perfectly positioned.

One of your best for sure!
TFS

[Neil Burton]

Thanks everyone, nice to know different can work. :)

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Neil this looks great almost like an Animalscape image .I love the saturated colors and the overall tonality with nice detail where it counts .
I only think slightly different about the crop , i personally would loose a third between the foot of both , mouse and image .

A very good example of showing that also tiny stuff can be very attractive ..
TFS Andreas

[Mark Needham]

Lovely image, Neil. Great tonality and light. As Andreas mentioned, awesome "animalscape" image!

[Neil Burton]

Forgot to mention, saturation was on purpose for that fairytale feel, fairies after all are small ;) On a damp foggy morning the moss really is quite striking. Comp wise, Andreas, I prefer to keep the lower mush as I feel that adds the depth and feel. I may be wrong of course ;)

Thanks.

[Andreas Liedmann]

Neil nothing is wrong , just a little different , i am flexible just having a slightly different idea

[Carl Walker]

Hi Neil - I find this image very engaging and pleasing to the eye. You have captured some great depth into this and the light and saturated colours add immensely. Very well seen and captured. TFS

[Morkel Erasmus]

The best shot I have seen from you, bud. Period.
Love everything about this.

[Jonathan Ashton]

That is a real cracker of a shot - well done!

[Neil Burton]

Thanks all. :)

[Steve Canuel]

Great light and nice vibrant, natural color. A nicely composed image as well.

[Jamie Douglas]

I love this Neil, well done indeed. Such a great photo of the smaller world.

[Steve Kaluski]

Hello Matey, like the thinking on this, the rich vibrant habitant works well too. Nice framing/position in frame. Good to see the 'ball' had an airing, told you.

TFS
Steve

[Neil Burton]

The ball has it's uses, certainly allows a slower SS due to the lack of movement. Thanks all.

[Andre Pretorius]

Love the Fairy mousie!!!