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29-MAY-2005 Lee Rudd

Robin

Sunday 29th May - Day 162

I didnt have a lot of hope for this photo, The robin was about 30 feet up in the tree, singing his heart out, and I knew I would have trouble with the backlighting. Nevertheless, I'm pleased with the result that I've wrung out of this. I think I need to move onto bigger birds... lol

btw - European Robin, for my American friends :)

Nikon D70 ,Sigma 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 APO EX DG OS
1/400s f/9.0 at 400.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium large auto
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Rochelle Weiss31-May-2005 17:16
Nice photo. I like his eyes. He sure does look a little different from the fella's I'm used to seeing in my yard.
Gail Davison30-May-2005 19:50
Fantastic shot. Vote for sure.
Jude Marion30-May-2005 12:34
You did an excellent job!
I like the rich, warm colours .. and great DOF!
Leo Charette30-May-2005 11:57
Beautiful capture Lee... love the low perspective and warm earthy tones. Bravo.
laine8230-May-2005 09:23
You did a great job, Lee. So pretty & DOF is excellent. Voting.
Steven Jusczyk30-May-2005 07:47
Wonderful shot. Love the way the colors are split. They all work together so well.
Guest 30-May-2005 04:57
I love these colors
400 mm ! excellent !
Guest 30-May-2005 03:22
What a beautiful Robin! Great DOF too. I like the expression of the bird, like it's sad or worrying somethign
Guest 30-May-2005 00:47
Very nice with the background color. Perfect placement of the Robin.
Guest 29-May-2005 23:24
Such lovely colour in the bird and background ... beautiful! :)
Guest 29-May-2005 23:06
Wow...at 400mmm eh? That's pretty sharp,Lee. I didn't know there were European Robins.
Coleen Perilloux Landry29-May-2005 22:26
I love this robin. You wrung it out very well.
Wenche Aune29-May-2005 21:13
Very nice!
Nancy 29-May-2005 20:11
Ohhhhh. He's gorgeous. I wonder what he's thinking. :)
Guest 29-May-2005 18:52
good one lee.
Sheena Woodhead29-May-2005 18:09
You've done well Lee, good focus on the Robin.
Guest 29-May-2005 17:03
Great catch, I love the short DOF one of the things I love about a nice telephoto.

Thanks for the clarification about the robin type..
Guest 29-May-2005 16:53
This came out well! Thanks for the clarification...I was not thinking this is the robin I'm used to seeing:)
beverley harrison29-May-2005 16:16
oh good catch lee! he's got to go on your crimbo card this year!
Si Kirk29-May-2005 16:09
very nice Lee, great photo.
Susanne29-May-2005 15:11
This is quite beautiful. I love the colors as well and the slight blurr in the background.
Gayle P. Clement29-May-2005 14:52
A beauty, Lee. I love the rich colors.