Angry Robin

Gallery: AvianPosted January 26, 2010186 views10 comments

I took close-ups of autumn-leaves, when I met this furious redbreast protecting his area. There was early morning and the light was nice but not enough to faster exp.

20D+70-200/2,8L 200mm
ISO100 f/7,1 1/25 tripod

Every C&C welcome.

István Pénzes
Győr, Hungary
Padre60light@gmail.com

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 26, 2010 at 2:53 PM

I like the head-on pose, Istvan. Excellent detail where it matters, and I find that Ilike the way the tail is oof in this image.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Sally King on January 26, 2010 at 3:02 PM

I can tell you were being called to task by this lovely bird. I too think the OOF tail works in this instance indicating movement. Nice details in the face and feet.

Registered on December 2, 2008, 416 Posts, 4450 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on January 26, 2010 at 3:41 PM

This is a great image Istvan. I like the DOF for this shot. It works for me because of the head on pose and the aggresive nature of the bird. The OOF areas on the bird add to the sense of anger in the bird IMO. I also like the perch and the BG. I do wish the blue spot to the right of the bird was a little less bright like the ones to the left, as it does grab my attention a bit. That is a very small nit. Overall, a wonderful shot with a lot of emotion.

Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on January 26, 2010 at 4:31 PM

Very nice; the DOF in this case is really perfect. The blue spot on the right is a bit distracting, but not an issue. IMHO

D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Douglas Graham on January 26, 2010 at 6:49 PM

Love the color and the DOF but I wish you had posted the larger version. Nice shot overall.

Registered on May 14, 2009, 123 Posts, 522 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on January 26, 2010 at 9:22 PM

Great detail where it matters. I think the dof is perfect and makes for a great bg.

Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Saunders on January 27, 2010 at 3:38 AM

Many people take issue with out-of-focus tails, but for me and this shot in particular, the focus and viewers eye locks onto the birds face and amazing red-breast.
I always love seeing photos of European Robins as they remind me of home.
I agree that the blue blob is distracting , but I think you could clone it out if you wanted to.

Registered on February 6, 2008, 321 Posts, 3035 Comments

Comment posted by Diane Vatcher on January 27, 2010 at 9:40 AM

I love the image. the oof back ground and tail are nice elements, the draw is the eyes and the great color. love it.