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A day in my new hide
gmax

A day in my new hide (Acrocephalus scirpaceus)

tripod; -0.33 EV; 1/1250s; f/7.1; ISO 200
Time is passing by ... the project of my new hide - started in early January - is almost over, only a bench waits to be built.
I've spent a couple of afternoons in it, with frustrating results - the yellow reeds used as a front cover (very fit during wintertime) are now like a neon light in the green of the reedbed, they are quite visible from afar and could attract casual and unwanted visitors or ... worse ...
Furthermore the water level has kept quite high this spring, resulting in no waders in front of the hide. S...t!
So I sat down and relaxed a bit, only to be disturbed by this incessant chatting coming from the back of the hide .. I slowly turned around, placed the tripod and enjoyed ten minutes in the company of this very obliging bird!
Location
Laguna di Grado (Gorizia - NE Italy)
Date taken
31-05-2008
Scientific name
Acrocephalus scirpaceus
Equipment used
Canon 20D; Canon EF 400mm f/5.6
I can almost hear the singing Max!
Beautifully taken, thanks for sharing!
 
It's'a beauty. Looks happy to pose. Hope the turn around view proves as productive.
 
Super photo.

Hurry up with that bench. Unless you are watching the football....after last night not sure if you want to.
 
Oh to get shots like this. They never come out of hiding for me. Great shot MAx!
 
A cracking shot.
I would build a hide in my back garden if I thought I could get photos like this.
Alan
 

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