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Author: kmatthew Time: 3/03/2008 00:04 Subject: Great-Crested Grebe, UK

Cheddar Reservoir, Somerset, UK
2/3/2008
20D + 400mm

Author: kmatthew Time: 30/03/2008 21:54

Cheddar Reservoir, Somerset, UK
30/3/2008
20D + 400mm f/5.6

Time shifted forward in UK means I got to the Reservoir early, which allowed me to have a close encounter with this sleepy bird. Got to about 3m away.

Sleepy.

Waking up for a drink.

Still feeling sleepy??

A yawn should do the trick!!

or not...

A close up portrait.

Author: cchristina Time: 30/03/2008 22:19

Excellent series of Photos! :shock:

Author: kmatthew Time: 31/03/2008 01:32

Thanks!!

It was a beautiful day, though the weather forecaast was heavy rain, there was not a cloud to be seen...The Reservoir was very calm as there was no wind, so as you can see, the water was much less choppy than usual!! This was the first time I experience no wind in Cheddar Reservoir.

Author: kmatthew Time: 31/03/2008 01:59

Here are a few more shots from same place and bird.
Cheddar Reservoir
30/3/2008
20D + 400mm f/5.6

Author: tbob Time: 31/03/2008 06:22

Matthew, a lovely series of shots. Congratulations

Bob

Author: kmatthew Time: 31/03/2008 18:16

Thanks Bob!!

Author: kkitty Time: 31/03/2008 21:00

Very nice photos, Matthew. Luckily, you have the close-up shots.

Author: twallace Time: 31/03/2008 22:31

Matthew, Stunning photo~~

Author: kmatthew Time: 2/04/2008 21:21

Thanks Kitty & Wallace!! 8)

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