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Copyright: Sue Rickhuss (snaphappy) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 142 W: 20 N: 204] (1672)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-10-29
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Tamron 70-300mm Macro
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/60 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-10-29 14:40
Viewed: 538
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Excuse the quality but I have flu but still managed to catch this tiny mouse whilst sitting in the garden, photographing scrag, who got quite jealous when I turned the camera on this for a quick snap. The poor mouse ran straight passed me slammed into a black plastic bag before skitting off.
We thought a hawk had him this year but he seems to survive in the garden.
You need a fast shutter speed for these fast creatures and probably luck normally.
Have found out what mouse he is:-
The long-tailed field mouse also known as the wood mouse, to the despair of the kitchen gardener (now I know who has had my strawberries this year) He is 8-10cm from long snout to tip of tail, and has large prominent eyes and ears. Chiefly nocturnal it burrows up to 90cm underground to keep a store of food though it does not hibernate.
Well you learn something new every day...

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To Hil: identitysnaphappy 1 10-30 04:06
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oh my gosh, its so cute! love the POV , the color and his cute little pose...:o) Great shot, Hope you feel better!
Donna :o)

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 744 W: 11 N: 1412] (4849)
  • [2006-10-29 14:54]
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Hi Sue

What a little cutie is he a Garden Dormouse? if so well captured as they don't come out much during the day, lovely composition and a wonderful pose, nice detail and lovely natural colours too.

Hope your Flu clears up soon
TFS hilary :o)

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-10-30 19:23]

Hello Sue

Well done on this mouse.I like the way you framed it .Effective use of the surroundings.Great timing,I think these guys are pretty quick.TFS

Rob

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