Posted by John Robinson on December 9, 2009 at 4:01 PM
Through the window. Terrible light, but it passes the time !
Bit of noise too but I just liked the expression.
D200
Sigma 50-500
640 ISO
80th @ f7
Neat image
ev-istop
Cheers
JohnR
Super - can't believe you get these outside the window
Posted by Edwin kats on December 9, 2009 at 4:07 PM
I really like this one. Great pose. Very alert birds.
Edwin Kats
Posted by John Robinson on December 9, 2009 at 4:32 PM
Thanks both.
MJ- Its taken thirty years of feeding but it is in the middle of an oak forest so its not that surprising . The house is surrounded by small meadows too which brings in the variety.
(I hate to think what its cost in bird food.)
But when PH gives me the 200 quid for his session it will help with the pension !!
That was a JOKE !
Cheers
JohnR
LoL.... I know that bird, didn't get anything usable of it during my session but see what you mean about the beak, super pose and the noise doesn't show here, Michael believe me John gets one hell of a lot just outside his window, as he says the location of his house is the reason combined with years of dedication and knowledge...
Posted by Mike Andrews on December 9, 2009 at 6:02 PM
I love the picture John, but I'm not too keen on the black border.
The light may have been difficult, but you've got a great pic there.
Congrats on getting the close-up John. Nice to see a jay shot with the crest raised. Not sure about the pose but that is just personal taste not a crit.
The location sounds like a wildlife togs dream - I'm not envious at all or of your earlier bullfinch image.
Cheers,
Chris
Posted by John Robinson on December 9, 2009 at 6:26 PM
Thanks!
Mike- Its the first time I.ve changed my border for about a year !!
Thanks - I didn't really like it either
Cheers
John
Posted by Kim Connolly on December 10, 2009 at 5:23 AM
Fabulous shot - love this one John - the raised crest really makes it. Super pose too - and I like the perch!!
Nice image John. I would be very happy with something like this in my garden. Even though I have put up a couple of upright logs and filled them with home made peanut cake I just seem to get blooming Starlings! I suppose it just takes time to attract other birds.
Posted by Major Gilbert on December 10, 2009 at 5:02 PM
To get them like this John in your own back garden has just got to be good.
I get them but right down the bottom of my garden and breath at your peril.
As said the border is a bit strong but that is your choice. The pose and the crest all add to this image.
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10 repliesBit of noise too but I just liked the expression.
D200
Sigma 50-500
640 ISO
80th @ f7
Neat image
ev-istop
Cheers
JohnR
Edwin Kats
MJ- Its taken thirty years of feeding but it is in the middle of an oak forest so its not that surprising . The house is surrounded by small meadows too which brings in the variety.
(I hate to think what its cost in bird food.)
But when PH gives me the 200 quid for his session it will help with the pension !!
That was a JOKE !
Cheers
JohnR
The light may have been difficult, but you've got a great pic there.
The location sounds like a wildlife togs dream - I'm not envious at all or of your earlier bullfinch image.
Cheers,
Chris
Mike- Its the first time I.ve changed my border for about a year !!
Thanks - I didn't really like it either
Cheers
John
I get them but right down the bottom of my garden and breath at your peril.
As said the border is a bit strong but that is your choice. The pose and the crest all add to this image.
Major.