Some almost summertime GSWs.

No not really summer, but the freak high pressure we get here in Munich know as "Fön" brings dry and amazingly clear weather, not to mention high temperature and a headache! So I sat in my hide in the forest, 20°, in a tshirt. Not what I really wanted considering the snow we had four days earlier!

But along with the usual suspects I did have fun with a couple of territorial greater spotteds, presumably a mating pair as I have a male and a female.

Mr Pecker

A couple of the Mrs!

 



The usual suspects!

 

One from Sunday

 

 

About time

Been a bit slow on photography for a while but finally got my act together for the rut here in Germany. There is only one place around Munich where you can shoot wild red and fallow deer so shots can be hard to come by, especially as the animals are very shy, given the large space they have.

All taken with 1DIV and 500 f4.

That time of year...

...when you think "Hmmm, would like to shoot some of those little critter again!"

Well I tried but it is damn hard!

Early riser

Up early today, check the stealth cam before work and shoot some critters, which I know will be about at 5.30am. They are still not sure about cars despite the fact they drive past all day. But still managed a few in the dewy fields. All taken at 700mm on the 7D.

Time off...

...for good behaviour means I dash straight for my favourite field. There are a number of hares around, presumably young uns, and some roe deer. They are all a bit skittish once hunting season starts though, so it is a game of patience.

 This is my first young deer, perhaps born early as it was quite large ut still has the white spots on its flank.

Little things again.

It must be the time of year. A sudden urge to find the small stuff and get closer. So armed with a previously found bargain, 300 f4 IS and TC I setoff in search for bugs.

Although many proclaim the 300mm lens a "nearly" Macro I have to say that is complete BS. 1.5m at 420mm does not get you all that close. I tried it with an extension tube and yes you get a bit closer at the cost of light and Autofocus speed and accuracy. Best used with just the TC then. It is a pretty sharp combo but I will not be shooting ticks and ladybirds with it.

The human parasite...

... takes another species to its grave.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-18574279

RIP Lonesome George. I am glad to say I got to see him a few years ago on an amazing trip to Ecuador and the islands. Unforgettable.