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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DOC" data-source="post: 1498378" data-attributes="member: 6414">Nothing beats low level shots . It's the hardest to perform , but gives the best results . It's back-breaking , elbow throbbing and neck stretching , and as you get older  you find it difficult to get up after a couple of hours  on your belly ...|<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" />||:d||<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" />|Low tripod or even a bean-bag helps to stabilize the lens without holding it . Getting muddy or wet - is of no issue to me . I'll sink in mud to get a good shot . Just like Adrian said ...Using a hide  can allow  you to get very nice shots while sitting instead of lying down . Here are some examples of friends & myself - lying down + using a hide in different situations :</blockquote>