Went out to target the Robins as I felt I needed to update my present images so used a mealworm mix to attract them, unfortunately the sun moved round and lit the bg and I had no opportunity to move the perch.
w/b set from QP card, levels for white and black points and a mid tone contrast boost via curves in C1, another slight mid tone contrast boost for the bird using a curves adjustment layer and a layer mask in PS, master saved, then a copy resized and sharpened for web presentation.
All the best
Posted by David Kjaer on December 11, 2006 at 4:59 AM
Hi Phil
Nicely composed image and the soft light on the Robin and bright BG has worked well - I think I would cloan out the meal worms!
David
Posted by Tim Munsey on December 11, 2006 at 5:11 AM
Nicely composed and taken. I have an idea I think some artificial snow would be good and some holly berries.
Tim
Posted by Michael Sayles on December 11, 2006 at 5:30 AM
Lovely image Phil. I love the curve of the perch. Return when it snows and stick a sprig of holly on there (so it looks natural!), wait for the robin to return and you'll have next year's Xmas card sorted!
Michael S
Posted by Richard Peters on December 11, 2006 at 6:06 AM
Nice shot, I have a robin visiting my garden at the moment so hoping to get some shots of him also.
Posted by Philip Kirkham on December 11, 2006 at 6:23 AM
Hello Phil
Nice image of the robin, but personally, I find the greenery a little too strong. I tried cropping halfway up the LHS leaf and preferred the result.
Best wishes
Phil
Hi Phil,
I'm pleased the sun did move round and light the background,as it's this that makes the image so eye-catching and attractive,as well as the gorgeous species and interesting perch,of course.
Looking forward to seeing more from your feeding station set-up over the Winter months.
Fingers crossed we'll get some nice frosty mornings this year.
Posted by Pete Etheridge on December 11, 2006 at 8:21 AM
Hi Phil,
I agree with Justin. I think the light on the background, coupled with the gorgeous perch make this shot.
Really nice perch especially with the greenery, making a lovely shot Phil
Terry
Posted by Sean Bolton on December 11, 2006 at 2:14 PM
Hi Phil
An excellent composition, I can tell we will be seeing more of this particular perch over the coming months. I do find the contrast between the shaded Robin and the very bright background a bit distracting though. Maybe some fill flash would have helped lift the colours in the Robin, or possibly some Photoshop adjustments to the background could help.
All the same it is still a quality shot.
cheers
Sean
Posted by Graeme Lee on December 11, 2006 at 2:42 PM
Hi Phil,
I find the lighting a bit flat on the subject but it's nice and even, and the detail and comp are really good. There is the fact that the lit BG compliments this image hugely, so for me, it's good work as usual
The set-up looks very artificial to me, although extremely attractive. The weathered stump (root?) is the type you find on a beach & then used in flower displays, rather than naturally occuring in a woodland setting.
Wayne... no problem, I realise this type of shot isn't everyones taste for obvious reasons, I am experimenting with different perches at the moment, oh found the stump in the woods still attached to a tree so its not from the beach and is natural.
Discussion
12 repliesHi,
Some life at the feeders
Went out to target the Robins as I felt I needed to update my present images so used a mealworm mix to attract them, unfortunately the sun moved round and lit the bg and I had no opportunity to move the perch.
w/b set from QP card, levels for white and black points and a mid tone contrast boost via curves in C1, another slight mid tone contrast boost for the bird using a curves adjustment layer and a layer mask in PS, master saved, then a copy resized and sharpened for web presentation.
All the best
Nicely composed image and the soft light on the Robin and bright BG has worked well - I think I would cloan out the meal worms!
David
Tim
Michael S
Nice image of the robin, but personally, I find the greenery a little too strong. I tried cropping halfway up the LHS leaf and preferred the result.
Best wishes
Phil
I'm pleased the sun did move round and light the background,as it's this that makes the image so eye-catching and attractive,as well as the gorgeous species and interesting perch,of course.
Looking forward to seeing more from your feeding station set-up over the Winter months.
Fingers crossed we'll get some nice frosty mornings this year.
I agree with Justin. I think the light on the background, coupled with the gorgeous perch make this shot.
Terry
An excellent composition, I can tell we will be seeing more of this particular perch over the coming months. I do find the contrast between the shaded Robin and the very bright background a bit distracting though. Maybe some fill flash would have helped lift the colours in the Robin, or possibly some Photoshop adjustments to the background could help.
All the same it is still a quality shot.
cheers
Sean
I find the lighting a bit flat on the subject but it's nice and even, and the detail and comp are really good. There is the fact that the lit BG compliments this image hugely, so for me, it's good work as usual
Graeme
The set-up looks very artificial to me, although extremely attractive. The weathered stump (root?) is the type you find on a beach & then used in flower displays, rather than naturally occuring in a woodland setting.
Not for me I'm afraid.
Wayne... no problem, I realise this type of shot isn't everyones taste for obvious reasons, I am experimenting with different perches at the moment, oh found the stump in the woods still attached to a tree so its not from the beach and is natural.
All the best & speak soon.
Phil