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Winter Robin

by Sandra Hendrikse

Gallery: Regional: UKNPPosted December 17, 2010115 views10 comments
We had a few days of snow, so I took the opportunity to take some pictures of birds in the snow. The time this Robin arrived, I was still busy setting up my camera for some low angle shots. At that moment my viewpoint was actually a bit too low, but I pushed the shutter-release button anyway, hoping for the best. Afterwards I was pleased I did, because the Robin didn't come back again. Despite the rather big blurry part, covering the Robin I'm still quite happy with the result. So I'm actually curious about your opions? Thanks in advance and I wish you all a merry Christmas.
Nikon D300s @ 300 mm, iso 200, f 7.1, 1/125 sec. on a beanbag.

Comments

10 comments
Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on December 17, 2010 at 5:12 AM

I like the overall shot, Sandra. The position of the Robin is spot on, my only minor nit is that I would like the eye to be totally clear, without the mush clouding it.

Andy...
Registered on September 24, 2006, 123 Posts, 1254 Comments
Comment posted by Bob Johnson on December 17, 2010 at 6:16 AM
I agree with Andy but it is a pleasant shot non the less. :toast:

Bob :smile:
Registered on December 8, 2010, 17 Posts, 169 Comments
Comment posted by David Sewell on December 17, 2010 at 6:45 AM
Mush or not, it would still make a great Christmas card...

David
Registered on September 10, 2008, 63 Posts, 801 Comments
Comment posted by Phil Mclean on December 17, 2010 at 8:17 AM
I agree with Andy too.Robins are so annoying.When you are putting the seed out they are there posing in all the right places.Then you get behind the camera and you don't see them for hours on end!

Phil. :toast:
Registered on March 16, 2010, 30 Posts, 153 Comments
Comment posted by Bertl Menegoni on December 17, 2010 at 1:40 PM
What a nice mood shot Sandra,
Exp. and comp spot on
:toast: :toast:
Bertl
Registered on November 19, 2007, 24 Posts, 265 Comments
Comment posted by Edwin kats on December 17, 2010 at 2:36 PM
I love Robins and I certainly like this one. Beautiful Sandra!!

Edwin
Registered on April 24, 2006, 177 Posts, 399 Comments
Comment posted by Karen Summers on December 17, 2010 at 4:07 PM
love wintery robin pic Sandra, and a merry christmas to you have a good one
Registered on December 3, 2009, 83 Posts, 818 Comments
Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on December 17, 2010 at 4:56 PM
Very nice, Sandra. I like the low POV and the position of the bird.

D&L
Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Mason on December 19, 2010 at 5:22 PM
Captures the current conditions very nicely! He's really fluffed up.
Registered on December 14, 2005, 399 Posts, 2305 Comments
Comment posted by David Kjaer on December 22, 2010 at 1:30 PM
Lovely image Sandra.

David :toast:
Registered on January 4, 2006, 128 Posts, 4170 Comments