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PapaLazarou
23-02-2008, 13:22
Here are 2 shots of a Robin that came and stood next to me at Etherow park. I was sat down at a fishing post watching the birds on the water, when this brave Robin came and stood next to me. He was only around a foot away from me and every time I moved away to get a shot as it was to close, he would move up to me even more. He kept hanging around me for around ten min's and only left my side when I got up and walked away. I took around 10 frames and thought I would share these 2 with you all.

Canon 1DS MK11
Canon 70-200 F2.8 L IS USM Lens

http://195.177.193.138/gallery/data/500/Robin_7.jpg

http://195.177.193.138/gallery/data/500/Robin_9.jpg
Graphic-Addict
23-02-2008, 13:51
Wow - sooo sharp! Lovely!
gibbo
23-02-2008, 13:58
wow brilliant, great shots :thumbs:
(could you crop about 1/2 to 3/4 off the top shot I find Im drawn to his eyes then the space above, just a thought)
Jophotography
23-02-2008, 14:00
Lovely shots! Nice and sharp.

I love robins, they're soo beautiful!
InaGlo
23-02-2008, 14:07
Think Id nip a bit off the top of the 1st shot too.
Its a lovely shot though, has a nice traditional wintery feel.
Like the other shot too, but #1 is my fave. :thumbs:
PapaLazarou
23-02-2008, 14:14
Thanks, I know what you mean about the top of the 1st shot though. I left it like that as I was thinking of using it as an Xmas card and left the space for the words. But ye I should crop it a bit more for this kind of thing.
Ajophotog
23-02-2008, 14:15
Aren't Robins just the handsomest little birdies. Lovely shots Papa.
j.palmer
23-02-2008, 14:34
very nice perhaps a liitle more space to the right on the 1st.
and the 2nd image looks like a very :annoyed: or bad face.

good shots

jason
mmcp42
23-02-2008, 14:37
they do seem to be getting more friendly!
excellent pics :clap:
PapaLazarou
23-02-2008, 14:44
It must be all the free food they get from people, making them more friendly. If I had any food I bet he would have had it from my hand.
Busby
23-02-2008, 15:45
:thumbs: Lovely shots.

I had a look at your exhibition at Etherow last week.
Enjoyed it, some great pictures and you'll be pleased to know that there were quite a lot of people admiring your work.

Anthony
PapaLazarou
23-02-2008, 15:47
Thanks Busby glad you liked it, it's not doing to well at raising any money for the charity though.
hairy
23-02-2008, 16:42
Great shots of a great little bird :thumbs:
They really are fearless at times :D
StuartH
23-02-2008, 16:43
:) cracking shot..we had a few come real close today,will post them up later.
PapaLazarou
23-02-2008, 17:47
Ye lets see them, this month been the Robin season on talk photography.
james_death
23-02-2008, 18:26
Superb shots the local robins are probably used to the fishermen and after some magots.
laser_jock99
23-02-2008, 18:41
If you were on a fishing platform he is probably used to being fed juicy maggots by the anglers.

Nice pics though.
Richard T
23-02-2008, 18:42
If you were on a fishing platform he is probably used to being fed juicy maggots by the anglers.

Nice pics though.


agreed......

thanks for sharing
PapaLazarou
24-02-2008, 14:24
Didnt think of that, but I bet your right.
And I thought it was me the Robin loved.