Water Vole

[Tell Dickinson]

Water Vole, UK's most endangered Mammal. His cheeks are 'blurred' because of the slow shutter speed while he was eating.

Canon 40D, 500mm + x1.4, 1/60, f5.6, iso400, almost full frame

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[Mike Tracy]

The head on vantage point and almost uniform symmetry works well here. I like how he is poised on the rock and being able to see its little claws. The little twig he is munching on adds interest as does his reflection. I wish the yellow lichens / moss covered the entire rock as it would also add to the reflection going across the bottom of the frame and might toy with toning them down just a tad.

[Robert Amoruso]

Mike summed up my feelings well here Tell. Great composition with the three round geometric forms (rocks and vole).

[Phil Ertel]

Hi Tell, Pretty cool. I also find the composition pleasing for all the reason mentioned above. I find the way the vole is balance between the rocks to be amusing. On my monitor I see a blue cast on the fur and two rocks on either side of the vole. Thanks for sharing.

[Harshad Barve]

beautiful composition , Agreed with Mike here
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[Ken Watkins]

What an amazing shot of a very rarely seen animal, the symetry is remarkable.

I also think that there is a slight blue cast.

[David Fletcher]

Hi Tell. Lovely shot and enjoyable for the reasons already mentioned. Pretty cool. See the blue cast too, but easy fix. Thanks for sharing.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Tell, I really like the eye contact, and you have captured symmetry at its best. I like how the two feet are angled out for holding on. Well captured.

[Chris van Rooyen]

Interesting, intimate image. Love the reflection and eye contact. You did well to get the sharpness at that SS.

[Grace Scalzo]

THis looks like a creature from a childrens' story. Well seen and well photographed.

[Morkel Erasmus]

all good points mentioned above. love the symmetry and 'intimacy'...and good steady hand!

[Steve Canuel]

Nice "mirror-image" image.

[Tell Dickinson]

Thanks everone for your kind comments :)

THis looks like a creature from a childrens' story.

Actually Grace he is :) Ratty from Wind In The Willows :)

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