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cameraSONY SLT-A35

settings Aperture f/5.6 ISO 1600 Shutter 1/25 Focal Length 2500/10 

upload_dateMay, 2014

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19 Comments |
gondmagdi Premium
 
gondmagdi May 17, 2014
wonderful shot !
VictorTphoto
 
VictorTphoto July 07, 2014
vote top, just overall beautiful. comp, bokeh w/ sharpness. check mine
Simonsun
 
Simonsun April 07, 2015
Like a messenger, beautiful
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots November 10, 2015
Beautiful! Congrats.
nandicmb
 
nandicmb November 17, 2015
Congratulations on your Contest Finalist win in Colourful Birds Photo Contest!
tetvet PRO+
 
tetvet December 12, 2015
wow great getail
FilminToronto
 
FilminToronto October 02, 2016
impressed :)
catherinethompson PRO+
 
catherinethompson November 16, 2016
Stunning capture. Well done.
deborahatkinson
 
deborahatkinson December 13, 2016
A real heart - stealer! beautiful shot!
jamiesarkett
 
jamiesarkett December 13, 2016
Gorgeous photo - love this so much
FredBlundell
 
FredBlundell December 13, 2016
Excellent artistry.
RachieBachie
 
RachieBachie December 14, 2016
Amazing.. I wish I had a zoom that could get this close to birds..
kathyk_abq
 
kathyk_abq April 22, 2017
Nice shot! What a cutie! :)
Skippy31
 
Skippy31 August 14, 2017
Stunning.Congratulations on a great shot.
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Alwolfe November 28, 2017
Gorgeous shot!
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Byronfairphotography December 18, 2017
Beautiful color / Voted
greenwatch7
 
greenwatch7 May 21, 2018
Beautiful color and wonderful detail.
Ibraheem_ALSinjlawi
 
Ibraheem_ALSinjlawi June 09, 2018
Good one!
BabZz
 
BabZz November 14, 2018
Absolutely stunning shot family

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Behind The Lens

Location

The photo was taken at Stover Country Park just a few miles from Newton Abbot, South East Devon UK.

Time

It was a typical English Autumnal afternoon. I remember the day itself being bleak and grey.

Lighting

There was no flash used so the lighting was natural. It was damp and with low lying cloud it seemed gloomy. The woodland behind was colourless but the green moss and the red breast of the Robin really stood out.

Equipment

Camera: SONY SLT-A35, Aperture: f/5.6, ISO: 1600, Exposure: 1/25, Focal Length: 2500/10 The lens used was the normal kit lens with no filter. Good old steady hands.

Inspiration

The afternoon was a just a walk in the park. I always take my camera as you never know what you will come across. On this occasion I noticed an inquisitive Robin following behind me. I stopped to notice it was only a few feet away perched on a moss covered granite post. I slowly tried to get the Robin into frame but I was too close. Edging backwards I took this one shot. I went to take a second edging slowly further completely oblivious of the stream behind. Splash! I was knee deep in murky water. My little friend, alarmed had flown away.

Editing

I used Lightroom to blur the background and brought more tone into the picture.

In my camera bag

Apart from my Sony a35, I have the odd filter lens and a tripod, I tend to use my eyes to look for the perfect composition.

Feedback

Yes, take your camera wherever you go. I carry it in the car as I have had to safely stop to take that one split second shot.

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