kmatthew

Cheddar Reservoir, Somerset, UK
2/3/2008
20D + 400mm

kmatthew

Cheddar Reservoir, Somerset, UK
30/3/2008
20D + 400mm f/5.6

Time shifted forward in UK means I got to the Reservoir early, which allowed me to have a close encounter with this sleepy bird. Got to about 3m away.

Sleepy.






Waking up for a drink.






Still feeling sleepy??


A yawn should do the trick!!


or not...


A close up portrait.

cchristina

Excellent series of Photos! :shock:

kmatthew

Thanks!!   It was a beautiful day, though the weather forecaast was heavy rain, there was not a cloud to be seen...The Reservoir was very calm as there was no wind, so as you can see, the water was much less choppy than usual!! This was the first time I experience no wind in Cheddar Reservoir.

kmatthew

Here are a few more shots from same place and bird.
Cheddar Reservoir
30/3/2008
20D + 400mm f/5.6

tbob

Matthew, a lovely series of shots. Congratulations

Bob

kmatthew

Thanks Bob!!

kkitty

Very nice photos, Matthew.   Luckily, you have the close-up shots.

twallace

Matthew, Stunning photo~~ :

kmatthew

Thanks Kitty & Wallace!!  8)