Water rail at night

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As a xmas present I was given a day at a paid hide - not my normal thing but I really enjoyed it, so whilst I can't claim any credit for the location there was still plenty to get right (and wrong on numerous occasions!), including getting this one sharp at 1/80th!

As we got to the location it was dark, then Alan set up some lights which surprised me, but I quite like the way this has worked something different to the normal.

I'll post some 'regular' shots after some serious sifting through of the days files!

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@Cobra - sorry for picking on you Chris, but has the upload limit changed with the new software? I tried to post this at 1024px and 377k, but I ended up having to reduce the size to 237k to get it to attach

Mike
 
As far as I'm aware Mike , it remains the same 1024 on the longest side 500kb for an attachment.
The "Old one" was 350Kb. I'll ask the question for you :)

Cracking image BTW (y)
 
Yes Mike, I like that, I can't wait to see more from your trip. I didn't do the water rail on my 2 visits to Alan but maybe next time.

Alan knows his stuff, he is an asset to wildlife and a top bloke as well.
 
Nice one Mike - Yes its different and I like.
Are these the hides in Kirkubright??
 
Dale. said:
Yes Mike, I like that, I can't wait to see more from your trip. I didn't do the water rail on my 2 visits to Alan but maybe next time.

Alan knows his stuff, he is an asset to wildlife and a top bloke as well.
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Its an unusual setup Dale but well worth it. There is a wide angle shot just crying out to be taken that I would concentrate on if I went back

nc_killie said:
Nice one Mike - Yes its different and I like.
Are these the hides in Kirkubright??
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Yes John. I was wondering what the plan was at first but its good to get something different

Mike
 
That is a stunning and uncommon image of what I understand is a very elusive & shy bird.

Have you got a link to Alan's website???
 
pooley said:
Cheers pal, it's www.photographyhides.co.uk
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Thanks for the linky ....... actually a heads up reminder as I recall bookmarking it a good while back.

Your postings illustrate just how great his "setup" is. I/we have been thinking about another trip north of the border but no decision as to where,........???

Maybe two centres???
 
Super stuff mike WD
 
Box Brownie said:
Thanks for the linky ....... actually a heads up reminder as I recall bookmarking it a good while back.

Your postings illustrate just how great his "setup" is. I/we have been thinking about another trip north of the border but no decision as to where,........???

Maybe two centres???
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Loads of options in Scotland, are there any particular target species?
 
pooley said:
Loads of options in Scotland, are there any particular target species?
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Well.....

Osprey fishing
Pine Marten
Red Squirrel (winter trip with snow one day???)
Golden Eagle
White Tailed Sea Eagle
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Orca
Sea Otters

I fear I am or would be running out of both years and money to do everything I might hope to see 'anywhere' let alone Scotland :LOL:
 
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