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It's Nearly That Time Again!!

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Posted by Philip Kirkham on September 1, 2006 at 10:32 AM
It's Nearly That Time Again!!
So I thought I might be first with the ubiquitous Robin image.
I'm still experimenting with polarisers on the long lens, and the garden is the easiest place to reach. I like the richer colours from the polarised shots. This one was on a perch I put in a sunlit spot amongst the trees, thus giving dappled light.
1D2, 500IS USM, 1.4tc, 1/50 @ F5.6, ISO 320, Wimberley, slight crop, colours as taken.USM and neat image.
Critique welcomed.
Best wishes
Phil
Posted by Antony on September 1, 2006 at 10:50 AM
Hello Philip

Nice Robin - The only thing bugging me is the eye. It looks a little soft (to me).

Regards

Antony
Posted by Tim Munsey on September 2, 2006 at 1:57 PM
Yep its a robin, very sweet. I like the way it leaps out from the dark background.

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Tim
Posted by Terry on September 2, 2006 at 2:16 PM
Nice Robin Philip, I like the perch better than a small branch etc :)

Terry
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on September 2, 2006 at 2:36 PM
Hi Phil look sharp enough, I would probably add a little more contrast and darken it slightly.


Phillip.

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Posted by Alan Woolnough on September 3, 2006 at 8:37 AM
Well composed Philip,

Ideal Robin shot, in my book.

Alan
Posted by PhilH on September 4, 2006 at 10:03 AM
There is something wrong about this :confused: wait I know its not wearing any jewellry :biggrin:

Nearly all the birds round here are ringed + they were ringed in the nest boxes too... it is getting hard to find a bird without.

Nice image Phil, the perch looks much more natural these being quite often ground feeders.

Like it

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