A mouse caught stealing from the bird feeder.
Oct, 2019Views
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Location
This was taken in our garden. I was there doing some task and noticed movement. When I looked, I saw this little lady had appeared on the feeder but hadn’t noticed me. I had nothing on me except my smartphone. Once I’d got that out of my pocket and framed the shot, she did realise she’d been clocked, and froze.Time
This was taken early afternoon in mid-late October in Edinburgh, Scotland.Lighting
The light was coming from behind the mouse but even given the time of year there was enough sun to be bouncing around to light her well.Equipment
All I had was what was to hand - an iPhone.Inspiration
I love when nature comes within reach and it’s not often a mouse is brave or foolish enough to come within a few feet, so I grabbed the opportunity when it happened.Editing
A little post-processing was done to enhance the golden glow of the Autumnal afternoon sun.In my camera bag
I’m an amateur photographer so, outside of the smartphone used on this occasion I have a Sony DSLR and for nature shots I’d normally swap in my 70mm zoom lens. For quick snaps from the kitchen/garden and when there’s no time to grab the DSLR I keep a compact with decent optical zoom handy.Feedback
When it comes to nature the most important quality you can have is patience. Be still and wait long enough and you’ll eventually become part of the scenery, and when you must move, move slowly and quietly. If nature detects no threat it’s more likely to come close or stay longer, allowing you the opportunity to get the perfect shot.
