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If I stand still I will blend in with the reeds.

Out on the part where there was a bit of water This bird stood very still while I took the photo. only move when I started to walk away. for some more info

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14 comments

Gillian Everett said:

Nice timing
14 months ago ( translate )

Steve Paxton replied to Gillian Everett:

The interesting part is when you enlarge the eye you can see all the reeds in shadows yes it would looked coverded
14 months ago

Graf Geo said:

interesting bird. Have a great weekend! :-)
14 months ago ( translate )

Steve Paxton replied to Graf Geo:

Thank you Graf one commonly found throughout Australia and New Zealand
14 months ago

Nick Weall said:

Nicely composed Steve
14 months ago ( translate )

Steve Paxton replied to Nick Weall:

Thanks Nick the only birds that where in the area as there was no water.
14 months ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Excellemment partagée avec ces beaux détails..Le pip est remarquable.
Bon weekend.
14 months ago ( translate )

Steve Paxton replied to Malik Raoulda:

Many thanks partly why I have a camera to enjoy captures like these.
14 months ago

Herb Riddle said:

An excellent take between reeds Steve. Well done.

Cheers. Herb
14 months ago ( translate )

Steve Paxton replied to Herb Riddle:

Thankfully tha large lens let me get between them for the clear shot.
14 months ago

José Manuel Polo said:

Buena fotografía. Por aquí no se ven, solo vi uno en el levante español, creo que es una acuática, Calamón [Porphyrio porphyrio] propio de lugares acuosos.
14 months ago ( translate )

Steve Paxton replied to José Manuel Polo:

Yes it certainly is one we also have in NZ as well. it is no stranger to me I grew up with them, in NZ.
14 months ago

Ecobird said:

Too beautiful to ever blend in. A lovely shot Steve
14 months ago

Steve Paxton replied to Ecobird:

You are so right and just so colourful...
14 months ago
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