Robin & a bit of "crap"

[Nathaniel]

I visited the world famous Bodnant Gardens ( National Trust accolade) yesterday and after a bit of walking around, sat on a garden seat & pulled out my hip flask for the drink that reaches all parts for me. I was starled to see this Robin perch next to me, eyeing my drink. Without much ado, I took these pics with my Canon 60d + 24-105mm F4 L lens. These are some of my first bird pics and all C&C is welcome

(a) Eyeing my drink


(b) I'll pose for you.


(c) Getting fed up


(d) Load of crap alright and left it's signature on my camera bag

[Stan]

Re: Robin & a bit of "crap"

A good first effort Nat - robins are about the only birds that will come near enough for you to be able to use such a short lens !!!

Composition of the second is the best - always leave room for the bird to move/look into and get some eye contact

With 4, I cant see the crap -

Stan

[colin C]

Re: Robin & a bit of "crap"

Well done Nathaniel.

Super unobtrusive backgrounds allow you to concentrate on the subject, which is well captured. I'm in agreement with Stan that *2 is my favourite.

Colin

[jonesgj]

Re: Robin & a bit of "crap"

Hi Nat. Yes #2 for me. My good lady had an unlucky strike on her camera bag on a recent trip to York. The bird was quite a bit larger than a Robin unfortunatley for me: I had to clear-up the mess
Thanks for sharing
Graydon

[Nathaniel]

Re: Robin & a bit of "crap"

A good first effort Nat - robins are about the only birds that will come near enough for you to be able to use such a short lens !!!

Composition of the second is the best - always leave room for the bird to move/look into and get some eye contact

With 4, I cant see the crap -

Stan

Stan, the crap was on my good Lowepro camera bag, which was right beside me on the seat. Interesting to know that Robins are so fearless. Never,ever have I had such luck with any bird (other than gulls of course) Thanks for the C&C

Colin, Graydon, thanks for your C&C. Yes, I too thought that #2 was the best. Wasn't quite sure when the Robin would fly away. Getting ready to go South Stack soon- depends on the weather.

[DianaS]

Re: Robin & a bit of "crap"

At least it wasn't a seagull! Agree with other comments - no 2 is excellent

[Nathaniel]

Re: Robin & a bit of "crap"

Diana,thanks for your C&C. I hope other birds (esp birds of prey) will also see my "friendly face "and come and perch by me! I certainly wouldn't mind the "crap"!

[Texas]

Re: Robin & a bit of "crap"

I took these pics with my Canon 60d + 24-105mm F4 L lens. These are some of my first bird pics and all C&C is welcome

Those images make me think my first 'L' lens should be the 24-105.
I've recently got the 60D body and am still very much learning; it was a big step up from my 10D.

[Nathaniel]

Re: Robin & a bit of "crap"

Texas, you will not regret the 60d + 24-105 f4L combo!