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Fieldfare

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Posted by John Robinson on February 6, 2009 at 5:19 PM
Fieldfare
Fieldfare
Young oaks still have their protective leaves on which are good backdrops this time of year.
Had a fall of these birds in yesterday. Didn't stop long though.
Room Window.
Usual set up.
JohnR
Posted by Nick on February 6, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Quite colourful image John. Not too sure about the stump.

Did you chuck a load of apples out to tempt them in?
Posted by Ian Mason on February 6, 2009 at 5:32 PM
Wow - great to see some colour at this time of year! Great shot again.
Posted by John Robinson on February 6, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Hi Nick
I agree about the stump but the trouble is its for other stuff and when something unexpected turns up you grab it ! I could do a clone on it I suppose to lighten it up..
Yes I do put apples out on top of a cut hawthorn hedge which runs at right angles towards the window. I cut them in half then shove them on spikey bits to stop the blackbirds and other stuff clearing off with them. Got some really nice material in the snow this past two days but still processing ! The fieldfares were taking rose hips and doing a fair bit of gagging !!
Cheers
JR
Posted by John Robinson on February 6, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Thanks Ian
The young oaks are supposed to keep their leaves as frost protection. Whatever they are a great colour.
JR
Posted by jack chapman on February 6, 2009 at 5:40 PM
lovely shot John, the light, the pose and the colour from the leaves all come together here, beautiful
Posted by Colin Pickett on February 6, 2009 at 5:53 PM
A very balanced image John nice light and detail. :toast:
Posted by David Sewell on February 6, 2009 at 6:27 PM
Beautifully sharp, and those leaves in the background set the whole thing off very nicely.

David
Posted by Brett Lewis on February 6, 2009 at 6:31 PM
Agree, really nice image John and the colours are fantastic.. Nicely done..

Brett :toast: :toast:
Posted by Simon Litten on February 7, 2009 at 5:53 AM
Can't fault this - very nice. :toast:


Simon
Posted by Barry Southon on February 7, 2009 at 5:55 AM
John

What a fantastic nature window you have. The skill in recording the events never fails.

Barry :wink:
Posted by Dawn Monrose on February 7, 2009 at 8:12 AM
Excellent! Great colour, fantastic detail and sharpness! Don't mind the stump myself. Nice pose too!

:toast:
Posted by Lee Newman on February 7, 2009 at 1:41 PM
A very good looking & colourful image. The leaves have made a great background & I like the stump. The details in the bird & the pose are spot on too.
Another cracker John.

Lee
Posted by eric weight on February 7, 2009 at 3:45 PM
Really fine shot again John. I like it very much.
:toast: Eric
Posted by John Robinson on February 7, 2009 at 6:27 PM
Thanks very much all for your interest.
I appologise for my lack of comments but am having connection problems.#
Cheers
JR
Posted by Bob Cox on February 8, 2009 at 6:54 AM
John, looking at your work before taking the plunge and joining this group was one reason for my joining. You pictures always seem to have depth of colour, birds that seem to pose for you,you have more backgrounds than Pinewood studios, exquisite detail and from what you say if the weather is not to your liking you do it all from indoors, amazing!