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Robin


Robin
Photo Information
Copyright: Hilary Wilkinson (Hil) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 705 W: 13 N: 1405] (5027)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-18
Categories: Birds
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Exposure: f/4, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-02-19 14:41
Viewed: 690
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A Robin

Hi Everyone,

I've not posted for ages, and I still haven't got a lens so my pic is way too soft but I liked the way he was posing for me, so I thought I would share. This is the sort of shot I would like to take but a lot sharper. I have set myself a challenge to get a Lens in the next couple of weeks so I can get some proper close ups instead of having to crop way too much.

Hopefully I can catch up with all the great shot I missed while my PC has been down.

Robin
Erithacus rubecula
AKA: European robin
The UK's favourite bird - with its bright red breast it is familar throughout the year and especially at Christmas! Males and females look identical, and young birds have no red breast and are spotted with golden brown. Robins sing nearly all year round and despite their cute appearance, they are aggressively territorial and are quick to drive away intruders. They will sing at night next to street lights.

Where does it live?
Breeding
Likes woodlands, parks and gardens with plenty of undergrowth.
Wintering
Similar to breeding habitats
Where to see it
Across the UK in woodland, hedgerows, parks and gardens.
What does it eat?
Worms, seeds, fruits and insects.
What does it sound like?
The song is a sweet, high warbling; alarm call is a loud 'tic',
When to see it
All year round.

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To marmottelolo: ThanksHil 1 02-20 15:18
To blakitan: ThanksHil 1 02-20 15:17
To claudine: ThanksHil 1 02-20 15:16
To Alex99: ThanksHil 1 02-20 15:14
To wkshelton: ThanksHil 1 02-20 15:12
To mikou: ThanksHil 1 02-20 15:11
To ramthakur: ThanksHil 1 02-20 15:09
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Hello Hilary excellent pose captured very well composed it's good to see you post again hope look forward to your upgrade best rgds necip.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3825 W: 190 N: 11396] (35111)
  • [2007-02-19 15:56]
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Hello Hilary,
Welcome back!
OK this Robin is a as well little soft, but it's a nice shot just the same. I like the frontal POV and the comp with natural BG., as the striking colour of his breast.
TFS and best wishes, Ivan

Hello Hilary,
Well composed and captured photo excllent colors Bg POV DOF perfect details very well done

TFS Kyle

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3591 W: 143 N: 5691] (18607)
  • [2007-02-20 4:11]
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Hi Hilary.
I am very glad to see you after so long pause. Really the shot is too soft but your robin is good guy and have posed to you excellently It is true. Its eyes are simply wonderful as well as the composition of the picture, lovely colors delicate lighting and perfect blurred BG. I hope everything with your equipment will be OK and we can soon see your new shots. My compliments and best wishes.
Alexei.

Hi Hilary,
Well capturing this cute bird.
Very nice shot.

Ben Lakitan

Hello Hilary,
Nice to hear from you! This is a very nice and close capture. Even if it's not the sharper, I think that it is a great eye contact and a beautiful pose from the bird. I like this exposure, colors and beautiful BG too. Those guys are so nice. I like them. Thanks,
Claudine

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  • mikou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 840 W: 67 N: 1311] (5269)
  • [2007-02-20 8:35]
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Hi Hilary.
I like to see again here your picture.
Again your splendid composition with perfect point of view, that well shows very nice red stain on chest.Your captured is little soft in details,but I like position of this Robin on branch and very nice eye contact.Also blurry branches against a background look neat.Very nice done,TFS.
Best greetings Milos

bonjour hilary
ils sont difficile a prendre ces petits rouge gorge,il manque un peu de details,mais je suppose qu'il etait assez loin,en revanche les couleurs sont neturelles.
bien vu.
laurent

This is the second picture of a Robin I'm seeing today in which there is a direct eye contact between the photographer and the subject, Hilary.
Nicely composed image from a good perspective.
All the best in your quest for a good lens.
Ram

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2007-02-25 4:00]

Hi Hilary

I love the stare this Robin is giving you. Lovely bright colours and a nice POV. I look forwards to seeing the results of the new lens when you get it.

TFS

Karan

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