Happy Mothers Day!

Gallery: POP PhotosPosted May 9, 20151,394 views2 comments

Happy Mothers Day tomorrow to all you mothers.

These are a pair of day old Robbins really stretching for their meal. They hatched on the 29th and this photo was taken on the 30th. Their nest is up under an eve above my garage door. It's absolutely amazing how much they have grown in ten days. Just a slight crop taken from near the top of a flimsy step laddder to allow enough distance for mother and babies to feel safe. People driving by probably think I'm nuts.

D750
Nikkor 300mm f4, 1.4 TC (420mm)
ISO 2500
1/640 @ f/5.6
Handheld
LR CC v5.7/NIK Suite/PS CC v14

C & C welcome.

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Comment posted by Sandra M. Apel on May 11, 2015 at 8:31 PM

John, love the behavior action image. I suspect those babes will have Mom worn out before they are ready to leave the nest. The wide open mouths and shut eyes are a matter of trust - that Mother will provide. The people driving by missed a great scene. Thanks for posting. cool

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on May 12, 2015 at 12:45 PM

I love the pose with the mouths wide open. Nice capture.

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