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

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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Erhard Bernstein, Andrea Ertl, Mariagrazia Gaggero, Luc Reiniche and 11 other people have particularly liked this photo


14 comments - The latest ones
 Gillian Everett
Gillian Everett club
Nice timing
2 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Gillian Everett club
The interesting part is when you enlarge the eye you can see all the reeds in shadows yes it would looked coverded
2 years ago.
 Graf Geo
Graf Geo club
interesting bird. Have a great weekend! :-)
2 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Graf Geo club
Thank you Graf one commonly found throughout Australia and New Zealand
2 years ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club
Nicely composed Steve
2 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Nick Weall club
Thanks Nick the only birds that where in the area as there was no water.
2 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Excellemment partagée avec ces beaux détails..Le pip est remarquable.
Bon weekend.
2 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Malik Raoulda club
Many thanks partly why I have a camera to enjoy captures like these.
2 years ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
An excellent take between reeds Steve. Well done.

Cheers. Herb
2 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Herb Riddle club
Thankfully tha large lens let me get between them for the clear shot.
2 years ago.
 José Manuel Polo
José Manuel Polo club
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.
2 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to José Manuel Polo club
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.
2 years ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
Too beautiful to ever blend in. A lovely shot Steve
2 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Ecobird club
You are so right and just so colourful...
2 years ago.

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