tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post4455140492657895456..comments2024-03-01T15:43:57.247+00:00Comments on MIDMARSH JOTTINGS: The Early Early ShiftMidmarsh Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-27619177834662331872009-07-13T22:10:43.934+01:002009-07-13T22:10:43.934+01:00Thank you Tricia. The flexible rubber hood I bough...Thank you Tricia. The flexible rubber hood I bought for the lens (I hated the solid plastic one which came with it) helps to seal the lens to the glass and shelter it from glare. A technique I used many years ago to photograph fish and insects in the tropical house at a zoo.<br /><br />Just a dull ache at the bottom of the heel now. At least the sharp pain only lasted a few days.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-52438922487553392432009-07-13T21:59:24.362+01:002009-07-13T21:59:24.362+01:00Great pictures John and that's some thirsty He...Great pictures John and that's some thirsty Hedgehog! Some of the best pictures using flash "through the window" shots I've seen!!<br /><br />Sorry to hear about your Achilles Tendon (in your earlier post) - had similar problem a couple of years ago - not nice - I do empathize! Hope it gets sorted very soon!Tricia Ryderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05010432313312804286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-32256496149595073462009-07-13T21:21:11.173+01:002009-07-13T21:21:11.173+01:00Thank you Mick. Yes, at 9 p.m. it would have been ...Thank you Mick. Yes, at 9 p.m. it would have been light enough to do without the flash but the light was fading fast. I had always assumed you daylight hours were similar to ours, taking the 6 month difference into account.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-3311706645687575462009-07-13T21:14:46.196+01:002009-07-13T21:14:46.196+01:00Hi Keith. I was very surprised to get no glare fro...Hi Keith. I was very surprised to get no glare from the glass. I think if it had been a doubled glazed door the results would have been very different.<br /><br />I normally wait until all the birds have gone to roost otherwise they try to grab the lot if I put food out early!Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-52158457139662673752009-07-13T19:48:42.673+01:002009-07-13T19:48:42.673+01:00Great photos. You said it was still light at 9pm. ...Great photos. You said it was still light at 9pm. Wow! I forget how long your daylight and twilight hours are at this time! Nothing like that at this latitude even in mid-summer.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-16673775290540601392009-07-13T17:50:11.801+01:002009-07-13T17:50:11.801+01:00For flash through a glass door John, that's an...For flash through a glass door John, that's an excellent result.<br />You'll have to start feeding him earlier now. He knows when he's on a winner with that food.holdingmomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455039696354576430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-59055031614358437632009-07-13T12:52:14.656+01:002009-07-13T12:52:14.656+01:00Thank you Helen. I was pleased with the first one....Thank you Helen. I was pleased with the first one. They always look a bit funny to me with that hairy skirt. It must be a problem keeping cool in the really hot weather even when they get in the shade.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-65301098898366236002009-07-13T12:47:02.602+01:002009-07-13T12:47:02.602+01:00Thanks Jan. I was pleased with the first one. Ther...Thanks Jan. I was pleased with the first one. There were a few others but not as sharp as that one. What surprised me was that he took no notice of the flash, which is very bright on this camera.<br /><br />Yes. The daylight hours are already shorter, especially when there is thick cloud about.<br /><br />The foot - a lot better than you. Just a dull ache now when I put any weight on it but at least I can get about without cursing. Bobby has been very good and automatically adjusts his speed to mine so he isn't pulling.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-73724261358257270492009-07-13T12:41:20.567+01:002009-07-13T12:41:20.567+01:00Hi Adrian. He probably went beetle hunting next do...Hi Adrian. He probably went beetle hunting next door.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-1155549897159066352009-07-13T11:07:10.767+01:002009-07-13T11:07:10.767+01:00Loved your pictures especially the first one. I d...Loved your pictures especially the first one. I didn't realise hedgehogs had such furry tummies even in summer.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05223468571409915907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-14352522318698943452009-07-13T11:06:56.553+01:002009-07-13T11:06:56.553+01:00Great photos John, he was out early. I have notice...Great photos John, he was out early. I have noticed it is getting dark that little bit earlier though :( I enjoyed the video, my goodness he was a thirsty chap!<br /><br />How is your foot today? A lot better I hope but don't try to do too much too soon on it.ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626959970978663576.post-33732631347665014702009-07-13T00:38:04.904+01:002009-07-13T00:38:04.904+01:00Thanks again, grand chap, can guess where he's...Thanks again, grand chap, can guess where he's off to now.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.com