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Robbie on point

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Posted by Nick Mckeown on January 30, 2013 at 3:19 PM
Robbie on point
Nikon D7000 500mm f4 ISO 640 1/125s at f8 tripod.

Taken in garden at feeding station. There are a couple of Robins in the garden who come to feed and Robbie whose has taken ownership of the garden and feeding area is on point looking for the interlopers. In fact he has just spotted one and will launch an assault to drive off the intruder.

Many thanks for the comments and advice on my Buzzard image, I have taken them on board.

All C+C warmly welcomed.
Posted by Neil Burton on January 31, 2013 at 2:55 AM
Smashing shot, would love some more robins. :toast:
Posted by Andy Astbury on January 31, 2013 at 11:54 AM
Cracker Nick :toast:

Only one question - what have you done to get that much noise in the background - didn't think the 7000 was that noisy.
Posted by keith mitchell on January 31, 2013 at 12:23 PM
Nick the bird and it's perch look great,interested to see your answer to Andy.
:toast: Keith.
Posted by David Sewell on January 31, 2013 at 1:14 PM
I agree with Andy about the noise in the background, is this a big crop? Whatever the answer, it should be easy to highlight the background and apply a little noise reduction. It's a smashing picture and well worth the effort.

David
Posted by Nick Mckeown on January 31, 2013 at 3:21 PM
Thanks folks. The original (almost full frame) is not too noisy but what I did do is re-size, sharpen and save as a JPEG then went back into it and lightened the image a little and I think that has enhanced the noise. Next time I will lighten the original then do the re-size etc. :rolleyes: :wink:

Nick. :wavey:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on February 1, 2013 at 3:07 AM
Great shot. Nice perch and I love the pose. :smile:
Posted by Bob Johnson on February 1, 2013 at 7:57 AM
A little smasher there Nick :wink:

Bob :smile:
Posted by Phil Ellard on February 1, 2013 at 1:15 PM
nothing not to like :wavey: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by David Taylor on February 1, 2013 at 4:32 PM
Very nice indeed.

:toast: :toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Graham Goddard on February 3, 2013 at 6:15 AM
Nit covered re the noise, but otherwise a lovely image - just needs some frost for that Christmas card feel :smile: