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My Mate...

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Posted by PhilH on December 10, 2007 at 2:39 PM
My Mate...
20D, 300/4 +1.4, A-327 + BH1
ISO400, 1/250 @ f7.1, EV -1/3
ACR4.2 + resize and sharpen CS3

Hi,

Another from a weekend going through a whole bunch of RAW files that were either passed over or just forgotten about.

I don't use a regular feeding station but take a portable setup to areas where the birds are fed regularly, this particular Robin actually sits on my lens hood and waits, is often hopping around my feet and really has become a good friend...

Don't know how I missed this pose in the original cull....

All the best

Phil

p.s. although not an Xmas I am looking forward to, there has been a shortage of Robins :biggrin:
Posted by Edwin kats on December 10, 2007 at 2:46 PM
Nice little chap. Wonderful warm colours and I love the heads up. Ever tried mealworms to get him on you're hand?

Edwin Kats
Posted by John Chapman on December 10, 2007 at 3:33 PM
Nice one Phil I like the Pose :toast:
John
Aberdeen
Posted by Andy Darrington on December 10, 2007 at 3:34 PM
Very nice great background first class

Andy
Posted by Dave Courtenay on December 10, 2007 at 3:42 PM
Love it-what a fantastic background and the pose makes it something different from the norm

Dave :toast:
Posted by Dave Sewell on December 10, 2007 at 4:20 PM
Yes, pretty much perfect. Well done!
Posted by Craig Churchill on December 10, 2007 at 5:09 PM
Hi Phil


Its something us photographers hate to hear but it looks almost like a painting!
Wonderfuly soft light and a touch of rim lighting make this a great pic!!!!!

Brilliant!


Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
Posted by Paula Graham on December 10, 2007 at 5:13 PM
Lovely shot in every way.
Posted by John Varley on December 10, 2007 at 5:34 PM
Very good Phil, soft and sharp at the same time. Love the dappled background and soft lighting. :toast:


Posted by Ian Andrews on December 11, 2007 at 3:07 AM
Wish I missed more like this! :razz:

Ian
Posted by Mark Sisson on December 11, 2007 at 3:50 AM
Always a willing and picturesque subject - nice pose too :smile:

:toast:
Posted by Andy Astbury on December 11, 2007 at 4:29 AM
Always good for an image or two aren't they Phil - proper little cracker :smile:

Good detail, lovely light and a nice comp - couldn't ask for anything more :toast:
Posted by Mark Fellowes on December 11, 2007 at 4:53 AM
Very nice shot, great BG and perch.

:toast: :toast:

Mark
Posted by Elliott Neep on December 11, 2007 at 5:16 AM
Classic and timeless. Very nice. :toast: :toast:
Posted by Graeme Lee on December 11, 2007 at 6:44 AM
Yeah really nice image Phil. I had a Robin sit on my wing mirror when I was in the car not so long ago. My door was open and it then jumped into the car, and then foraged around on my footwell for food right by my feet. I had to eventually resort to sharing my digestive with it. Quite a magical moment I must admit. Sorry if you mentioned this before, but what does your portable setup consist of Phil?
:toast:
Posted by writepic on December 11, 2007 at 10:01 AM

excellent image phil..superb sharpness.
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on December 11, 2007 at 11:21 AM
Hi Phil,all been said,superb detail

:toast: :toast:
Posted by eric weight on December 11, 2007 at 1:57 PM
Superb as always.