Reflections of a Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius) by Ray42

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Many thanks to all those of you that took time out to vote and comment on my previous upload I agree they were a little soft.
Today just a water vole - again not the best of shots but one I like.
Your comments, suggestions and tips are always very much appreciated.

Brand:	Canon
Camera:	Canon EOS 50D
Lens:	EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Recording media:	RAW (digital)
Focal Length:	400mm
Lens Max Aperture:	f/5.7
Aperture:	f/5.6
Shutter Speed:	1/50sec
Exposure Comp:	-1/3
ISO:	500
Exposure Mode:	Program AE
Metering Mode:	Spot
Flash:	Off, Did not fire

Title:	Reflections of a Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius)
Username:	Ray42
Uploaded:	15 Mar 2011 - 6:52 AM
Tags:	Arvicola amphibius, Rodent, Water vole, Wildlife / nature
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CarolG (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 6:56 AM

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A beauty, Ray, love those bright beady eyes! Carol

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EAS (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 7:37 AM

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Endearing little fellow and a lovely reflection. So nice seeing him/her enjoying dinner too!

Ann

goso (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 7:40 AM

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Great little bloke and caught well Ray...Bill

Len1950 (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 7:44 AM

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Cracking capture Ray of this little critter.

Len

teocali (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 7:50 AM

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Super pose and capture Ray -good focus on the eyes and great textures and tones of the natural surroundings. Beautiful reflections. You should be very pleased with this one.
Sylvia

tressypittkerby

15 Mar 2011 - 8:09 AM

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Lovely. I like the reflection of his eyes in the water.

barbarahirst (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 8:15 AM

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What a dear little chappie ... love both sets of eyes !

franken (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 8:39 AM

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Brilliant capture!

Ken

Gray_ina

15 Mar 2011 - 8:42 AM

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Hi Ray , great shot gray.

Brian65 (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 8:47 AM

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What a great capture Ray, your so lucky to spot one.
Brian

acousticmist

15 Mar 2011 - 8:55 AM

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Super shot Ray, love the reflection in the water, very well captured............Martin

pluckyfilly (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 8:58 AM

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Sad I want one Wink you did well to get this superb picture

Ray42 (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 9:02 AM

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I did very well to get this Ann - nearly fell in twice - once getting down for the shot and once getting up - still I always was a drip!!! LOL

TonyWatson

15 Mar 2011 - 9:04 AM

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Super shot Ray
Doc

Natzdad

15 Mar 2011 - 9:10 AM

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Two for the price of one great value shot of a fairly rare creature..Mick

NeilWigan (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 10:23 AM

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Well caught shot ,did well getting full face .still quite scarce and shy.

mrswoolybill (Critique Team)

15 Mar 2011 - 10:51 AM

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Brilliant! An intimate little moment captured beautifully.
And Featured e2 Photo just now.
Moira

Maiwand (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 11:51 AM

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Cracking good shot Ray. You have every right to be pleased with this one.
Ron

Chinga (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 12:33 PM

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Quite an enchanting capture!
IB

saeidNL (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 1:28 PM

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What excellent and lovely capture of this little animal,
saeid

gary_d (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 2:15 PM

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A lovely shot Ray and I am pleased to be No 30. - gary

moiral (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 3:30 PM

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I like this very much Ray. Lovely capture and reflection. What beady little eyes it has. Moira

Norfolkboy (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 4:21 PM

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Super shot Ray.

Colin

Rock (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 4:32 PM

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I am a Vole and my dad's on the Dole !

Superb capture.

Rock

vickyf (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 5:31 PM

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Super image and love the vegetation/meal!

pamelajean (Critique Team)

15 Mar 2011 - 6:58 PM

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Such a nice natural capture, and the reflection is a bonus.

rogerfry (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 8:16 PM

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Beautifully taken image of this elusive little creature Ray.....caught at just the right moment.

Roger

brownsilent (e2 Member)

15 Mar 2011 - 9:12 PM

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Lovely little animal, nice reflection, esp. the eyes!
Johanna

BarbAnna

15 Mar 2011 - 9:48 PM

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Superb capture and a great reflection, well done Ray........ Barbara

Pegon

15 Mar 2011 - 10:03 PM

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A cracking capture Ray.
Pete.

SandraKay (e2 Member)

16 Mar 2011 - 3:11 PM

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I just love this one, Ray. You've caught the character of the little water vole perfectly.
Sandra

Adderwatcher

16 Mar 2011 - 5:53 PM

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Love these guys! Excellent capture Ray!
Scott

Lillian (e2 Member)

16 Mar 2011 - 7:26 PM

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Great shot Ray with the reflection setting it off so well
Lillian

Techno

16 Mar 2011 - 10:07 PM

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Ratty at his best, nice work Ray. Wink
Mal

LexEquine

16 Mar 2011 - 10:35 PM

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Excellent & artistic capture, Ray. Nice work. Stay well.
Ciao...Peter Wink

LynneJoyce (e2 Member)

17 Mar 2011 - 7:34 AM

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Superb! What more can I say?

charly16 (Junior Member)

17 Mar 2011 - 8:23 AM

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Great shot

lesliea (e2 Member)

17 Mar 2011 - 9:53 AM

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Beautiful image, well captured.
Allen,

rpba18205 (e2 Member)

17 Mar 2011 - 12:49 PM

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Lovely capture. I've been looking for one of those, with no luck as yet.
Rob.

Imagephotographics

17 Mar 2011 - 5:23 PM

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Don't know how I missed this super shot Ray - well done indeed !

Chris

FeatherFriend (e2 Member)

17 Mar 2011 - 6:36 PM

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Really well done Ray, I would like to just get one in the viewfinder Wink
Geoff.

brownbear

17 Mar 2011 - 8:13 PM

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You say it looks soft, but they are! Super capture and reflection.
Geoff

PaulLiley

17 Mar 2011 - 10:26 PM

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Really like it's reflection in water and the inclusion of so much fg. It makes for a wonderful image Ray. Paul

xwang (e2 Member)

17 Mar 2011 - 11:16 PM

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Excellent captured image,lovely water vole.I have never seen a closer picture of them before...keep searching..
Jasmine

KevinWalsham (e2 Member)

18 Mar 2011 - 7:36 AM

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super fine capture

raygregson (e2 Member)

18 Mar 2011 - 5:30 PM

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superb capture ray,well done indeed.ray

imagio

18 Mar 2011 - 6:43 PM

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Looks good to me Ray

bernie

sweetpea62 (e2 Member)

18 Mar 2011 - 11:47 PM

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Brilliant capture.Well done. Lin

Ridgeway

19 Mar 2011 - 10:30 AM

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Morning wash, he looks as if he is freshing up , lol,
Beautifully captured,fine detail,no, 70 I think ,

Aidan ,,

Gezina

20 Mar 2011 - 11:15 AM

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Very well captured - always a bonus with food - makes it a bit tricky because they're constantly on the move - good focus on the eyes and great reflection - Ina

cassiecat

20 Mar 2011 - 8:09 PM

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looks good with the addd bonus of the reflection.lesley

Jekaro (e2 Member)

21 Mar 2011 - 7:26 AM

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A cracking shot, Ray, very well captured and with a fabulous reflection.
Roy

gilbo (e2 Member)

21 Mar 2011 - 9:11 PM

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Excellent detail but I'd run a mile if it came near me !!! Gill

DitoInacio

23 Mar 2011 - 12:46 AM

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So great!!! Gorgeous details. Well see and taken.

regards

Dito

accipiter (e2 Member)

24 Mar 2011 - 8:56 AM

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Superb image. A

Growmore (e2 Member)

25 Mar 2011 - 6:38 PM

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Great reflection in the water Ray in this excellent capture. Gary

Mynett

26 Mar 2011 - 8:17 AM

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nice to see these, it has been many yrs since I saw one in the wild. Like the reflection which really adds to the image

Linda

Glostopcat (e2 Member)

26 Mar 2011 - 9:39 PM

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A delightful image Ray, they are such enchanting little creatures and fascintating to watch

Tom-Melton (e2 Member)

15 Apr 2011 - 7:25 AM

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a truly stunning capture Ray

sedonamoonshine

21 Apr 2011 - 10:39 AM

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its super - lucky to get a picture of one ? Grin

PhillipMinnis (e2 Member)

6 May 2011 - 6:47 AM

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Another great capture, Ray!

Cheers

Phil

Ridgeway

22 May 2011 - 12:18 AM

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Great shot Ray,nice detailedcapture,

Aidan,,

Angie66

1 Jul 2011 - 8:53 AM

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lovely photo really lovely image

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