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Hi all, caught this little guy singing his little heart out but alas with a lens combination of 850mm he came too close and I couldn't move back quickly enough to get him all in so I decided to do a portrait version.
Many thanks for taking time out to view and comment on 'Best foot forward', really appreciate your support.
Regards,
Geoff.

Title:Robin portrait
Username:FeatherFriend FeatherFriend
Uploaded:22 Feb 2012 - 1:34 PM
Camera:Nikon D300 Check out Nikon Nation!
Lens:Nikon 500mm f/4 VR plus 1.7x TC
Recording media:RAW (digital)
Tags:Birds, Devon, Robin, Wildlife / nature, Woodland
Votes:85

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CarolG
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22 Feb 2012 - 1:37 PM
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Stunning, Geoff, you can almost see his tonsils Grin. Carol

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gary_d
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22 Feb 2012 - 1:40 PM
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This is really close and a great shot of his open mouth. - gary

Daisymaye
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22 Feb 2012 - 1:40 PM
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A superb close-up Geoff. Great detail, even the ridges in the roof of his mouth...............Sandy

taggart
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22 Feb 2012 - 1:47 PM
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A fantastic portrait-- love this close up and friendly view!

elowes
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22 Feb 2012 - 1:50 PM
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Don't know if a full body shot would have been better but this is excellent.

RonnieAG
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22 Feb 2012 - 1:54 PM
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Super close-up portrait, Geoff, and your timing cold not be better.
Ronnie.

barbarahirst
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22 Feb 2012 - 1:55 PM
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What a wonderful tale this one is telling ...

ugly
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22 Feb 2012 - 1:58 PM
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A top image nice tonnes and DOF...

Dave

MattB1987
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22 Feb 2012 - 2:16 PM
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Fantastic shot, really well taken, I'm jealous I am truly amazed. Such brilliant detail, perfect DOF.
Gets my vote!
Matt

achieverswales
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22 Feb 2012 - 2:26 PM
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Excellent detailed capture Geoff.

Regards

Trev.

gingerdelight
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22 Feb 2012 - 2:47 PM
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Wow! Stunning capture!
Carol

FeatherFriend
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22 Feb 2012 - 2:49 PM
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Thanks all and a special thank you to Matt for the GEA, many thanks Matt, that came as a lovely surprise and very much appreciated,
Geoff.

Brian65
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22 Feb 2012 - 3:10 PM
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WOW! what a fantastic image Geoff, great in every way.
Brian

A stunning close-up and in full song. Lovely to hear them in the mornings.
Steve.

Cormy
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22 Feb 2012 - 3:19 PM
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Can you not try to get a little more detail into your images,Geoff???????????????????????????????????
Cheers
Alan

Beautiful image.
I can empathise - you tool up big and the subject comes and sits under your nose. SmileSmileSmile

Len1950
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22 Feb 2012 - 4:17 PM
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A quality capture Geoff, great detail and timing.

Len

Skate
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22 Feb 2012 - 4:18 PM
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Beautiful feather detail. I like that it feels like you are on the same level as the bird. Many shots of singing robins are taken from below (like mine!!).
Great shot.
Kate

Maiwand
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22 Feb 2012 - 4:21 PM
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Superb shot Geoff. This looks like a top 'C' at the very least. Cracking good timing.
Ron

OAKEY
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22 Feb 2012 - 4:32 PM
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Great Robin portrait Geoff, the detail throughout is fab and timing spot on.
congrats with the GE aword Mate well deservedSmile
Regards ShaunSmile

annettep38
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22 Feb 2012 - 4:43 PM
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an excellent closeup! I can hear him singing out loud to greet spring!

nikshot
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22 Feb 2012 - 5:15 PM
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What superb detail, wonderful shot.
Nick

Rolepics
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22 Feb 2012 - 5:24 PM
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Stunning close up - Carole

BarbaraR
22 Feb 2012 - 5:46 PM
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Congrats on the well deserved awards.
Lovely capture.

B.

Karrol
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22 Feb 2012 - 6:23 PM
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Up close and personal!

Love this shot - not only for the exceptional detail and timing but I really like the composition.

Paintman
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22 Feb 2012 - 6:41 PM
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Superb shot.

Alan.

FeatherFriend
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22 Feb 2012 - 7:21 PM
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Thanks everyone,
Geoff.

EAS
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22 Feb 2012 - 7:30 PM
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Pretty amazing portrait. Wonderful details.

Ann

KBan
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22 Feb 2012 - 7:37 PM
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Cracking detail Geoff, well done on the GEA

Keith

helenlinda
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22 Feb 2012 - 7:41 PM
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Congratulations on your GEA - a great capture Geoff Smile
Helen

cleg
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22 Feb 2012 - 7:44 PM
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Super shot.
Adrian

EMJAYCEE
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22 Feb 2012 - 7:45 PM
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Fantastic capture and so well detailed.
Joan.

tomcat
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22 Feb 2012 - 8:19 PM
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A cracking shot Geoff, but think what it would have been, with the whole subject in the frameWink

Actually, this is a fine example, of something I was ranting on about a few weeks ago - the quickly grown down, to counter attack the sudden cold snap, which can be easily mistaken for O-O-F
Between the breast and wing feathers

Adrian

pluckyfilly
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22 Feb 2012 - 8:22 PM
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you shouldnt have a lens comb of 850mm Geoff its getting a bit heavy for a man of your ageWinkWinkWinkWink
fabulous timing and good detail Smile I could be enviousSmile

sweetpea62
22 Feb 2012 - 9:28 PM
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What a cracking shot Geoff.well deserved GEA Award,well done..Lin

FeatherFriend
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22 Feb 2012 - 10:06 PM
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Many thanks all,
Geoff.

Fantastic shot!! Blew me away!!

Snapitt
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22 Feb 2012 - 10:35 PM
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An excellent close-up Geoff. The detail is superb and the capture very well timed.

Jane

A Booth
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23 Feb 2012 - 6:37 PM
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fantastic capture with superb colours and clarity of detail. excellent work.

Mike_Smith
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23 Feb 2012 - 8:01 PM
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Great shot i can see his tonsils

bricurtis
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23 Feb 2012 - 8:37 PM
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Congrats Geoff. You only needed a macro lens for this.Wink
Brian.

Sezz
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23 Feb 2012 - 11:27 PM
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Aw singing for his supper! Lovely detail on this one Geoff and lovely for me to see - mentioned to Tomcat/Adrian that I have only seen one Robin this winter!

Sarah *

Jekaro
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24 Feb 2012 - 9:52 AM
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One word Geoff, Amazing.
Roy

Lillian
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24 Feb 2012 - 1:53 PM
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WOW! that is a real stunner Geoff...
perfectly captured
Lillian

DerekL
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24 Feb 2012 - 7:54 PM
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Super plumage detail Geoff.
Well caught in full song.

Derek

brownsilent
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25 Feb 2012 - 3:50 PM
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Fantastic detail, perfect capture,
Johanna

Elsabe
25 Feb 2012 - 7:20 PM
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Excellent shot!

dmhuynh72
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26 Feb 2012 - 11:33 AM
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congrats on your well deserved GEC Geoff, excellent bg and sharpness as usual.
regards
Yung

cheesey
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26 Feb 2012 - 4:00 PM
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Wonderful detail and perfectly timed.
Cheesey.

FeatherFriend
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26 Feb 2012 - 4:26 PM
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Many thanks everyone,
Geoff.

Glostopcat
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1 Mar 2012 - 6:45 PM
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A cracking close up shot of this lovely little robin in full song, the detail in the plumage is immaculate. I disagree with Tomcat I like the fact that this one is different and doesn't show the full robin in the frame. There are lots of shots that have been uploaded on here of robins sitting in trees singing

Ridgeway
8 Mar 2012 - 8:27 PM
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The detail in this is amazing,,

Aidan,,

EASTFIELD
13 Mar 2012 - 7:18 PM
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Great shot Geoff , love the crop. and thanks again. regards scott

raygregson
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1 Apr 2012 - 3:53 PM
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superb capture again geoff,well done indeed.ray

1881
19 Apr 2012 - 8:26 PM
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Wonderful close- up- shot.
SANJEEV

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