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Does my butt look big in this?


Does my butt look big in this?
Photo Information
Copyright: Beverley Robinson (Royaldevon) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 390 W: 46 N: 905] (3100)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-02-26
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70, NIKKOR 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 G
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/80 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-02-29 0:16
Viewed: 417
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello Everyone,

I hope I haven't offended anyone with this title but the bird just looked to be saying " Do I look okay from the back?" and since my daughter is always asking if her butt looks big, these words came to mind!

I have often seen pictures of birds on this site, but I have rarely seen studies from the back. For the purpose of identification, both can be useful. (I will put the front view in my w/s.)

This robin visited my garden and kept doing full turns on the pot. It occurred to me how interesting it would be to take him from a different point of view, a sort of bird's eye view. I like the way he cocks his tail and extends his wings.

Someone from U.S.A. asked me if the robins had come early to England this year and I had to explain that they were all-year-round birds here! In fact, they tend to stand out more in winter and that is why we associate them with Christmas.

Many thanks for your visit.
I hope you enjoyed it.
Please feel free to offer feedback on any aspect of the photograph! :-)

pp cropped, sharpened, added borders and signed
ramthakur, PaulH, nglen, Jamesp has marked this note useful
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Hello Bev,
very beautiful framing of this composition!
I loved the pose of the bird with good clarity on the plummage!
good captured of DOF in good colour and details
well done
have a wonderful weekend, Bev!
Tony

If you open your legs so much it would my dear! This robin, maybe the most nemurous bird in the UK, caught in an unexpected pose. What you did with the frame is very interesting. Maybe its the consequence of the rush, the exposure speed is on the low side. Thanks for sharing the info and the buttomy bird cutie with us...

Oh you mean the word with a double 'T', Beverley! For a moment, I was confused about your title.
The rear portion of this Robin looks quite okay to me, though I would have preferred sharper focus on its eye. IMHO, a bird's eye is a very important factor in a bird picture.
You have composed the shot very well and the blurred BG suits the subject to perfection.
TFS and regards.
Ram

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 989 W: 23 N: 2761] (10082)
  • [2008-02-29 2:23]

Hi Bev,
lol, no, no offence taken! It's a great pose you've caught and your title is perfect! I think your composition is excellent and the image has softness to it that has created a lovely effect.
Thanks and have a great weekend,
Paul

Hi Bev, cute bird in lovely pose with splendid colors and great sharpness, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1895 W: 4 N: 5148] (19630)
  • [2008-02-29 12:16]

Hi Beverley. once again you have captured a good close up of the little Robin. good detail and colours. the head area is a little soft looking try F. 8 next time and see if this helps. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1205 W: 0 N: 4610] (13714)
  • [2008-02-29 15:06]

Hi Bev

Wonderful POV with great caption! :) Good detail and colour. Well seen and captured.

James

Hi Bev,
Magnifique, les couleurs sont superbes, les détial saussi et j'aime beaucoup la coposiiton où le bout de la queu dépasse.
Bravo
Marie

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