English Robin in Winter Sun

Posted by Carol Clarke on Mon Jan 05, 2004 6:24 am

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European Robin

EOS300D , Sigma 100-300 F4,

While photographing Wolves at a wildlife park this little Robin wanted to get in the picture so I had to oblige!! The sun was almost setting, hence the strong lighting.

All comments and critiques always welcome and appreciated and thanks for looking.

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by KK Hui on Mon Jan 05, 2004 7:33 am

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I quite like the strong side lighting here giving a dramatic sort of feel ...
Nice one, Carol!

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by Harvey Edelman on Mon Jan 05, 2004 7:49 am

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I like this backlit semi-silhouette. Very nice

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by fredcor on Mon Jan 05, 2004 9:16 am

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Excellent moody shot, highlight and silhouette all in one.

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by Bill Whala on Mon Jan 05, 2004 9:59 am

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As I have mentioned before, I really like your use of dramatic lighting. In this case I think a kiss of fill would help in the darkest areas. Still, this is one I'd love to have in my files.

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by E.J. Peiker on Mon Jan 05, 2004 10:12 am

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Very interesting light and you made good use of a very difficult photographic situation.

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by Carol Clarke on Mon Jan 05, 2004 10:16 am

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Bill Whala wrote:As I have mentioned before, I really like your use of dramatic lighting. In this case I think a kiss of fill would help in the darkest areas. Still, this is one I'd love to have in my files.

I agree Bill - but I had turned the flash off to stop it reflecting in the Wolves eyes and this little bombshell just popped in for a second so I grabbed the shot with the camera still set for the Wolves!!

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by Juan E. Bahamon on Mon Jan 05, 2004 10:40 am

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I agree, a touch of fill flash may have helped.

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by Jill on Mon Jan 05, 2004 11:29 am

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Carol, Just a tad lighter, and this robin is a real standout!!

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by Alan Murphy on Mon Jan 05, 2004 12:04 pm

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Nice shot Carol.

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by Bill Tucker on Mon Jan 05, 2004 12:30 pm

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Very good use of the lighting

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by AlexC on Mon Jan 05, 2004 3:12 pm

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Dear Carol, With a little contrast mask on the bird only, a great image can glow even further!!!, What a pose, light and capture, Just wonderful!!!
Congrats!!!

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by LHays on Mon Jan 05, 2004 5:52 pm

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Carol
It is a gorgeous shot...love the lighting. Alex did a wonderful job with the contrast mask to bring out even more detail. Amazing....going from wolves to little robins. Nice shot!

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by Jill on Mon Jan 05, 2004 6:49 pm

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Carol, So contrast mask was the answer!!! Now I love it!!!

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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Mon Jan 05, 2004 7:23 pm

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Carol,

Very nice shot. I like the effect of the lighting. Excellent work.

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by Carol Clarke on Tue Jan 06, 2004 4:22 am

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AlexC wrote:
Dear Carol, With a little contrast mask on the bird only, a great image can glow even further!!!, What a pose, light and capture, Just wonderful!!!
Congrats!!!

Amazing Alex!!!! - Hallelujah!!!! -My little morsel is plucked from the edge of darkness and the light is made to shine on him!!!

You did a great job with this one my friend. Thank you.

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by Laura Stiefel on Tue Jan 06, 2004 6:49 am

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What a little cutie. I very much like the unusual composition with the bird looking into the distance as well as the smooth background. Alex did a great job on making this already wonderful shot shine a little more.

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