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Feathered friend
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Although he's been ringed for tracking purposes, this is a "wild" robin, but so friendly that I was able to get right up close while photographing him. I was amazed by the amount of detail in the feathers in my final shot - have a look at him full-screen and you'll see what I mean :-) Slimbridge, 26th January '05.

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morbid_massacre
01/30/05 7:50 PM GMT
What an adorable little birdie! He's so cute! Wonderful shot!
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aljahael
01/30/05 10:25 PM GMT
Wonderful shot Si. One of my most favourite birds, they have such personality. Has to be seen full screen to appreciate the detail. Well done Cheers Al.
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::Neamh
01/30/05 10:50 PM GMT
Great shot .Perfectly clear.
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uniquedreamer2004
01/30/05 11:14 PM GMT
Nice detail and clearity....wonderful capture
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MiLo_Anderson
01/30/05 11:42 PM GMT
awesome picture
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mimi5947
01/31/05 8:12 AM GMT
Awwww...what a capture Simon. This little guy looks pretty content being wild. I love the detail and the color that you showed us. I also like the background and the lighting. Good job. He also looks pretty dogonne cute on my desktop! Kudo's. :~)
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Si
01/31/05 12:21 AM GMT
Thank you all - your comments certainly make a Monday morning more bearable :-)
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bjb
01/31/05 3:25 PM GMT
Detail in the feathers is excellent. The whole setting is pretty and natural. Very nice.
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nmsmith
01/31/05 3:34 PM GMT
I agree with the others. This is a good photo. Clear, focused, and well designed.
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::philcUK
01/31/05 6:51 PM GMT
beautiful composition. very nice colours and detail indeed.
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::michel_voets
02/17/05 12:41 AM GMT
Its very very close and exellent detail and composition...NOT Garfield... lol.
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Si
02/17/05 2:46 PM GMT
Thank you all once again :-)
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+ppigeon
02/22/05 8:57 PM GMT
Another top birds shot, Simon. Magistral close-up :-)
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-Pierre-
ezulwinikid
02/27/05 7:20 AM GMT
Hi Simon
What a super shot of that cute Robin!! We have a different variety of Robin here in South Africa called the Cape Robin but they are also very sociable and friendly:-) I shall try and get a photo sometime but I doubt I will be able to get such an excellent capture as yours. Well Done!!

Deborah
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auline
02/28/05 7:37 AM GMT
This is an amazing photo and as you said once on the desktop in large picture it looks as though the little bird is really right there to be touched. I will be checking often for more of your great shots. Thank you

Auline
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_myst_
03/26/05 11:09 PM GMT
this little fellow is absolutely adorable.. i adore robin images from this site.. the first i had seen here was your image.. it really made me happy :) and i spotted this one today, wheeee :) one more! i have all the praise for this little birds, they look so innocent and beautiful..who could not resist them? :)

nice close up, too.. i have noticed all the details, amazing! every single feather is visible! one must have a good camera and knowledge combined with experience to use it ;) you certainly had done your best creating this one.. it deserves high marks.. and favourites, of course! i like this one a lot :)
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bluespace
06/10/05 10:10 AM GMT
Absoulutely wonderful thanks for sharing
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Si
06/10/05 10:33 AM GMT
Thank you to all who have viewed, downloaded, voted or commented - I'm grateful for all your interest :-)
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ezulwinikid
10/15/05 5:40 AM GMT
Such a cutie pie! I love Robins and this photo is excellent so clear and detailed!! Well done:-)
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bennyeau1
03/09/06 7:51 PM GMT
Hes just perfect. The feathers are so soft
looking and blend so well.
What a sweetie.......
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::PatAndre
04/07/06 12:58 AM GMT
Is this the best you could do in clarity? I mean just because I can see EVERY feather and EVERY mite on his feathers doesn't mean that it passes inspection. What with excellent work like this, why can't I see UNDER the feathers? Might as well. Obviously you have the camera and knowhow. And his eye, so what that I can look right into it. I'm surprized I'm unable to examine his retina what with your skill. Sheesh!
Pat
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.Magicpic
02/02/07 4:55 PM GMT
This one is my favorite wallpaper , Simon ! Great picture.
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.LANJOCKEY
11/20/07 3:38 PM GMT
Hello Si....This is a nice picture of our garden friend....Of course it is now the time of year to see the robin mure frequently....Well done....All the best...Mick.
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.acool
07/10/09 2:59 AM GMT
Wow! faved. Nice pic.
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