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    BWC - Fri 22 Feb 13

    I met up with Ian and Brian today at the British Wildlife Centre, near Lingfield, Surrey. Great day, good company, although cold with snow is not ideal weather!

    Here's my favourite shots from the day. All taken with my 7D, 70-300 L IS USM, and with flash (EX430 II). Due to weather, I set iso800 for most of the day, as I find the 7D copes with that very nicely!

    Red Squirrel, with a nut...
    1/80, f5.6, @ 277mm

    Red Squirrel with nut by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    Fox on the prowl...
    1/125, f8, 100mm

    Fox r-l by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    The otters were out playing in the lake...
    1/500, f8, 300mm

    Otter over the shoulder by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    The centre has a new arrival... a Weasel, and let me tell you... he's very quick!
    1/160, f6.3, 70mm

    Weasel standing by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    The Weasel is much like the Stoat...
    1/160, f6.3, 200mm

    Stoat by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    I tried something a bit different with the Stoat too...
    1/320, f6.3, @79mm

    Stoat in a tunnel by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    There's a sign by the Stoat that says 'Care - these animals may bite!' - you should probably bare that in mind if you visit!
    1/160, f6.3, @300mm

    Care - these animals may bite! by mikep_eos, on Flickr

    Hope you like them!

    C&C welcome, as ever!

    All the best, Mike
    flickr
    5D4 : 7D2 : 16-35 f4 L : 24-105 II L : 70-200 f2.8 L : 100-400 II L : Macro 100 f2.8 L : Manfrotto CX055 Pro3
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    #2
    Re: BWC - Fri 22 Feb 13

    Nice set Mike, I still can't post any images all I get is the 503 error.

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      #3
      Re: BWC - Fri 22 Feb 13

      Some cracking images Mike
      Canon EOS R6 Mark II, Canon RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L, Canon RF 24-105mm f4L
      Please note: I do not have or use Photoshop

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        #4
        Re: BWC - Fri 22 Feb 13

        I like the Weasel shots Mike.
        Colin

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          #5
          Re: BWC - Fri 22 Feb 13

          Very nice set Mike

          Tom

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            #6
            Re: BWC - Fri 22 Feb 13

            Thanks Ian, Stephen, Colin and Tom, for looking and commenting.

            That Weasel is seriously quick, as is the Stoat... I'll have to go back and try to improve on what I have got so far. Also, both are tremendous fun to watch so it's no real hardship watching them run around! They certainly gathered a bit of a crowd!

            Many thanks, Mike.
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              #7
              Re: BWC - Fri 22 Feb 13

              Lovely set of images, Mike.
              My fave is the stoat in the tunnel - a brilliantly unusual view.
              The red squirrel is darn fine too; there wasn't one of these when I visited, although that is years ago. You've reminded me I should go again, and soon.
              Cheers,
              Alex
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              EF-S 10-22mm 1:3.5-4.5 USM, EF 24-105mm 1:4 L IS USM, EF 50mm 1:1.8, EF 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 IS USM
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                #8
                Re: BWC - Fri 22 Feb 13

                Nice set Mike. Love the tunnel shot. Top job.
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                  #9
                  Re: BWC - Fri 22 Feb 13

                  Alex / Peter - thanks for your comments.

                  @Alex - BWC will soon be open each weekend until Oct, and ALL state school holidays, so plenty of opportunities. There's a few of us that tend to go regularly, so watch on here if you'd like to meet up! Yes, the Stoat tunnel shot is one I'm very pleased with. I do like the unusual shots, and I think this fits nicely in that bracket!
                  @Peter - Another vote for the tunnel shot... seems to be popular! Thanks.

                  All the best, Mike.
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                  5D4 : 7D2 : 16-35 f4 L : 24-105 II L : 70-200 f2.8 L : 100-400 II L : Macro 100 f2.8 L : Manfrotto CX055 Pro3

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                    #10
                    Re: BWC - Fri 22 Feb 13

                    A weasel is weasely recognizable but a stoat is stoatally different
                    Alex

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                      #11
                      Re: BWC - Fri 22 Feb 13

                      All very good indeed Mike, I bet they all move quick but you have caught them very well.

                      I like the teeth in the last one, very clean, he must Floss!!

                      Very Well Done

                      Regards Paul

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                        #12
                        Re: BWC - Fri 22 Feb 13

                        Thanks 2beers / Paul.

                        The Stoat did 'sort of' floss, as this shot is just after he had a very good go with Brian's (Squibb) glove finger (which probably now has a few holes in it)! And yes, the Weasel is especiialy quick, so you have to point at where you hope he'll pop up, and ..... wait! Patience is a virtue!

                        Mike
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                          #13
                          Re: BWC - Fri 22 Feb 13

                          Its Tufty for me Mike and the excellent set of dentures in the last shot!!!! (Just about to buy a lens and the clarity in these shots sways me to the already recommended 30-70mm your using.)
                          Alun

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                            Re: BWC - Fri 22 Feb 13

                            Originally posted by Alun100 View Post
                            Its Tufty for me Mike and the excellent set of dentures in the last shot!!!! (Just about to buy a lens and the clarity in these shots sways me to the already recommended 30-70mm your using.)
                            Sorry 70-300mm( the bottle nearly slipped)
                            Alun

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                              #15
                              Re: BWC - Fri 22 Feb 13

                              Originally posted by Alun100 View Post
                              Its Tufty for me Mike and the excellent set of dentures in the last shot!!!! (Just about to buy a lens and the clarity in these shots sways me to the already recommended 30-70mm your using.)
                              Thanks Alun. 'Tufty' is my new PC background!

                              I can fully recommend the 70-300 L, especially on a crop it's just great for wildlife and sport. For the record, I use Hoya Pro-1 UV filters on my lenses, mainly for some extra protection and I have found no visible loss of IQ.

                              Thanks for commenting, Mike.
                              flickr
                              5D4 : 7D2 : 16-35 f4 L : 24-105 II L : 70-200 f2.8 L : 100-400 II L : Macro 100 f2.8 L : Manfrotto CX055 Pro3

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