Mary's Photoblog
A Robin sings.
Posted by MaryB (Staffordshire, United Kingdom) on 10 April 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
This Robin was singing happily even though there was still snow on the ground.
Taken at Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire UK.
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Any tips or constructive criticism are welcome :)
I really appreciate all your comments, thank you so much. I'm only sorry I've not got time to respond. I do read all the comments and will try to answer any questions you have
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Beautiful, Mary. It could be on a card. Wonderfully processed and presented.
10 Apr 2008 5:36am
Nishana Minhaz from Calicut, India
It is such a joy to see him perched there, happily singing away.. makes me feel happy.. thanks for sharing.
10 Apr 2008 6:01am
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Beautiful composition. I like all different colors of green and the contrast with the touch of orange of the bird's plumage.
10 Apr 2008 10:41am
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
You've done very well getting this one Mary, it's beautiful, nice work with the long lens.
10 Apr 2008 11:32am
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
A beautifully crisp image, MaryB. Your Robins look a bit different than our Robins here in the States.
10 Apr 2008 1:10pm
Melissa W. from Warsaw, Indiana, United States
Beautiful capture, Mary! The lighting is wonderful.
10 Apr 2008 1:36pm
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
love its fiery chest.Your shots of animals really amaze me all the time,dear Mary,its as if you have such wonderful affinity with them they willingly pose for you:)
10 Apr 2008 2:27pm
Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom
Mary this is scary you take a lot of photos like I do, the one of the robin is wonderful
10 Apr 2008 3:13pm
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Perfect. Period. Oh, and I abso-fricken-lutely LOVE it!
10 Apr 2008 3:38pm
danthro from Suburbia, United States
nice shot! so that's what a robin looks like (my knowledge of bird names is about as bad as my knowledge of flower names...). i really like how you caught it singing.
10 Apr 2008 4:14pm
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Super shot! I've also discovered one who sometimes visits our balcony. Will have to wait for him with a camera at hand...
10 Apr 2008 4:14pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
YOur robin photos are so impressive, really gives a wonderful sense of spring and warmth, i love it :)
10 Apr 2008 4:55pm
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
Oh Mary - you are outdoing yourself with these beautiful shots!!!! Simply stunning my friend!
10 Apr 2008 6:23pm
Ben Youd from Newcastle-Under-Lyme, United Kingdom
Beautiful! Perfect focussing and composition - always hard with animals and birds. Well done!
10 Apr 2008 6:38pm
João Mourão from Amadora, Portugal
Well done, Great shot. Caught right when he was singing.
10 Apr 2008 7:01pm
vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Quebec, Canada
Oh, super shot Mary! We can almost hear the song....
10 Apr 2008 7:04pm
Anita from West Nottingham, United States
Lovely. I like the branches framing the robin, and the out of focus backgound.
10 Apr 2008 8:01pm
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
wonderful capture. Textbook composition, and the natural framing is perfect. 10/10
10 Apr 2008 8:27pm
Tracey from White Hall, United States
Wonderful timing! Fantastic wildlife capture!
10 Apr 2008 8:33pm
Harald from Frankfurt am Main, Germany
You captured this beautiful robin at the right moment. Very nice composition.
10 Apr 2008 8:40pm
Herbert from Meerkerk, Netherlands
Wow....what a nice shot!! GREAT color! SO close!
10 Apr 2008 8:44pm
Desparado from New Delhi, India
Hey Mary!
Evry day wen I get d feeling that it can't get any better frm dis...u prove me wrong! :)
10 Apr 2008 10:25pm
Anne from White Rock, Canada
Absolutely flippin' drop-dead georgous shot! How I wish I could capture the bird as well as you do!! Well of course, I realize I have to go out first to find them lol! :-)
10 Apr 2008 10:37pm
Gary from Cochise County, United States
Outstanding shot Mary. You always capture things a little differently.
11 Apr 2008 2:00am
Rags from Plano, United States
awesome image. It must have been making the sweetest sound.
11 Apr 2008 3:32am
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
This is perfect. Lovely colours and soft light.
14 Apr 2008 10:48pm
Nikon D40X
1/160 second
F/9.0
ISO 200
300 mm (35mm equiv.)