The Winter Favourite
by davidstorm
The Robin is always a favourite at this time of year. This little chap was puffing his feathers out against the bitter cold, at RSPB Old Moor Reserve, near Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
I'm quite proud of this shot, hand-held with no camera support at 1/15 with a 300mm DA*300, no cropping, this is the full image.
I'm quite proud of this shot, hand-held with no camera support at 1/15 with a 300mm DA*300, no cropping, this is the full image.
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Uploaded27/01/2019 - 18:02
CategoryWildlife / Nature
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Posted 27/01/2019 - 18:24
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A gem of a shot.
Posted 27/01/2019 - 22:32
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A cracking image indeed
“Twelve significant photographs in any one year is a good crop.” – Ansel Adams
Posted 28/01/2019 - 09:44
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Amazingly sharp considering the fact that this was taken with a 300mm lens hand held at 1/15th sec. Not just a testament to the shake reduction quality of the K3 but also a example of a photographer with a steady hand and extraordinary skill.
David
David
Posted 28/01/2019 - 14:00
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davidtrout wrote:
Amazingly sharp considering the fact that this was taken with a 300mm lens hand held at 1/15th sec. Not just a testament to the shake reduction quality of the K3 but also a example of a photographer with a steady hand and extraordinary skill.
David
Amazingly sharp considering the fact that this was taken with a 300mm lens hand held at 1/15th sec. Not just a testament to the shake reduction quality of the K3 but also a example of a photographer with a steady hand and extraordinary skill.
David
Thanks for this comment David, this little chap was hiding in a hedge at the side of the pathway, so it was quite dark, it was also approaching the end of the day so light levels were dropping. I don't like to increase the ISO too high so took my chances with the shutter speed, it was only when I got home I realised it was 1/15 and I'm amazed there isn't any shake. I took a sequence of these, there are a few that are this sharp and a few I will discard due to camera movement.
Cheers David
Posted 28/01/2019 - 17:05
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You only need one like this. Liked.
Regards,
Mike
Every day's a holiday!
Mike
Every day's a holiday!
Posted 28/01/2019 - 19:47
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Seriously good capture. Kudos to your camera skills David.
Best regards
Best regards
Inspiration is rarer than a plate glass camera.....
Posted 29/01/2019 - 01:01
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You are right to be pleased with it. It's a super shot and the circumstances make it more so.
Posted 29/01/2019 - 21:42
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Thank you to everyone who has commented
Posted 01/02/2019 - 13:35
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Amazing. Beautiful image
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very well taken
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