After spotting this young one i layed down on the spillway of the pond to take some shots.
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Then it got closer....
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And closer...
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And even closer :)
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Haha great sequence. It looks totally weirded out by the end - "What on Earth is that lump doing and what is he pointing at me!"
Ryu
Canberra
Aiming for DSLR-quality shots with a bridge camera
LOL great set Shorty
That look is priceless
Dont take life too seriously, it never ends well
Thanks guys, no idea why it came closer. Not what they usually do.
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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fantastic ... great eye level perspective .... any lower you might have drowned.
Curiosity, Shorty?
Wonderful set of shots so you were well rewarded for the effort. Not sure I would be laying down in a spillway.
Sue
Magic shots Shorty. They run a mile when they spot me. You might need to invest in a periscope for a lower perspective.
Samford Valley Qld.
Thanks, Wd. No fear of drowning though.
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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Perhaps you are right, Woko.
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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Thanks, Sue. The spillway was dry. Chilly and foggy morning so not going to get wet :)
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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Thanks, Reflex. Perhaps a waterproof case for my camera and shoot from below :)
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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Terrific series Shorty. Love the look on his face in that last shot.
Thanks, Devster.
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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Well done Shorty. You were lucky to get those and the Aus.Grebes tend to be very shy.
Doug.