Robin and Magnolia

Gallery: AvianPosted June 16, 201082 views4 comments

This Robin landed among magnolia petals that littered the ground beneath a tree. The Robin was collecting twigs for its nest when it noticed me, gave me a quick glance, and took off. This is the second image in my magnolia series (The first was posted in Flora: Magnolia Blossom)

I appreciate your feedback! Thanks!

-Cam

Tech:
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 IS @ 200mm f/4
1/1600 sec
ISO 400
about 50% of original

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Jeff Loomis on June 16, 2010 at 1:27 PM

Wow, this is awesome! Definitely has a lot of flare for such an ordinary species. The colorful setting is a treat and the mouthful of twigs makes this a great behavioral shot too. Love the low angle.

Registered on January 26, 2010, 68 Posts, 719 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Conway on June 16, 2010 at 3:02 PM

I like this too. It is a treat to see more common subjects in uncommon settings.

You may consider cropping more off the bottom, there is a lot of OOF foreground but that is just a matter of preference.

Peter

Registered on June 25, 2007, 347 Posts, 3913 Comments

Comment posted by Raymond Klassen on June 16, 2010 at 7:21 PM

I like this! Lot's of different elements that make it unique. Seems a tad dark to me, but brightening may blow out the petals. Very minor.

Registered on November 30, 2008, 114 Posts, 790 Comments

Comment posted by mark cillo on June 17, 2010 at 12:38 PM

Very interesting take on a common bird. I like the bed of magnolia petals, and the inclusion of behavior in the shot

Registered on July 27, 2008, 143 Posts, 1483 Comments