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Spring is Here
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Copyright: angela LL (angela926) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 473 W: 19 N: 797] (3069)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-04-23
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, EF 75-300 mm f/4-5.6 III
Exposure: f/8, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-04-23 18:34
Viewed: 519
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
An American Robin at the Read Sanctuary in Rye NY


American Robin: Large, familiar North American thrush, gray-brown upperparts, rich red-brown breast, and white lower belly and undertail coverts. Head appears black with white splotches surrounding the eyes, and throat is white with black streaks. Swift, direct flight on rapidly beating wings.

Range and Habitat
American Robin: Breeds from Alaska east to Newfoundland and south to California, Texas, Arkansas, and South Carolina. Usually spends winters north to British Columbia and Newfoundland. Preferred habitats include towns, gardens, open woodlands, and agricultural lands.
During breeding season, male American Robins grow black feathers on their heads to attract females. Once the mating season is over, these feathers are lost.
These birds have been observed wading belly deep in water to catch small fish.
There is a Crayola crayon named Robin’s Egg Blue.
A group of robins are collectively known as a "worm" of robins.
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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 710 W: 36 N: 1548] (4989)
  • [2009-04-23 20:31]

Hi Angela,

Really nice capture of this American Robin, they are quite different from the European variety.

Even though this was taken at midday it looks like you had to struggled with the light conditions a little with the focus being on the rear feathers, and the head and beak look just a little soft,

but you've handled it really well and it looks great in its natural surroundings, really well framed with plenty of space on the right, lovely work.

t.f.s Rick :)

Spring in NY...What a deal...and this one posed against the line of sight...I think it is ALWAYS good to have diversity in images...otherwise everyones would look the same You also did well in low contrast situation!
Bob

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 590 W: 0 N: 497] (3004)
  • [2009-04-24 8:05]

Hi Angela !

A beautiful presentation of spring.
An excellent capture I like.
Also the colors are excellent.
A beautiful day,
Adrian

Hello Angela,
a beautiful picture of American Robin, i like the lovely pose of a bird among the branches from a good dorsal POV, good sharpness and beautiful natural colours, great atmosphere.
TFS
Have a good weekend
Maurizio

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1129 W: 32 N: 1134] (3500)
  • [2009-04-24 12:17]

Hi Angela,
Very nice capture.I liked details,framing and composition a lot.
Thanks for posting.

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