Bright Eyed Baby - (enlarge)

My last image was of a baby robin that was hiding in a Japanese

Maple in our front garden last Sunday. I decided to go out on our

back deck to see how our yard was progressing, Abbey went with

me, and suddenly she let out this 'odd throaty growl'. Immediately I

was looking for what was scaring her. Peeking out from the bottom of

the Deck Side Pickets was this little feathered tail. I called Jim to

come look after her so that I could try to set up my tripod and get a

few images of the 'baby' from between the pickets. It was sitting on

about a 2 inch wood edge that extends beyond the pickets. If you

look very closely in the robins' eye, you can see the reflexion of our

Gazebo and to the rt. of that is the white brick wall of our neighbors'

house. I could be wrong, but I imagine the robin's eye is kind of like

a 'fisheye' lens. There is so much to see in that 'little eye'. (many

thanks for any visits and comments, I am sincerely thankful to those

who wished me well as I recover from my broken shoulder--yes, it

still hurts a lot but I am dealing with it fine. Just have to take it easy

and be careful) :) Gail

Hi Gail

Well considering recent acrobatics you have done remarkably well to take this photograph! Super isolation of the subject, love the tones in background/foreground and good detail of this little beauty. For me this has abstract qualities (lots of great form/texture) which I guess why I enjoy it so much. Think this aspect might be exploited effectively with B/W conversion?

So glad to see you back in action!

Regards

Tony

HI Gail,

What a wonderful and original bird photo..techically beautiful and most imaginative!

Tim

Lindo, a tender bird that looks at you and send you good wishes with love. Maravillosa! Take care. 

Hi Gail, Glad to hear you're coming along. I like this unusual POV and the natural frame. The eye is remarkable and viewed on a large monitor I see the reflection. A unique image Gail.

Best Always,

Holger

Happy to contact you again Gail ... !!  A big hug !!

Hi Gail,

  I hope you are improving daily.  Beautiful creative image with wonderful colors & details.  Take care, Patsy

Very nice image. After reading the other comments I find that I agree with them all. I am glad to see more of your work and that you're able to produce it.

Hi Gail,

Great capture and looks very cute!

Best regards, Tina

Nice detail, wonderful composition!

WOW! What a great shot.  I have never been able to get close enough to use my macro lens on birds.  Congratulations.  This is tack sharp.

You all have been so kind to visit and comment. I will have to catch up when I can type better. I am surprised (yet I was told) at how painful this time of 'healing' after Surgery will be. But I am determined to post whenever I can, miss it too much, plus is good emotional therapy for me. I appreciate each and every visit so much! 

Exquisite detail.  Awesome reflection in the eye.  Makes me wish to exit the Pentax and go for a Canon but I must admit I am too lazy to use a tripod.  I own two of them so no excuse.

So glad to see you posting again!

Sincere thanks for you kind words of critique Kathy. I am a bit glad that I have had to start using my tripod, it has offered opportunities I would have otherwise missed. If I had not broken my shoulder, I doubt that I would have been using it even now.

Really beautiful, Gail!! I love it!!!

Hi Gail, I really like the painterly look of this image. The fine detail of the feathers, the color and of course the clear reflection in that alert looking eye. The angle of the bird and pov makes it a very interesting image. As always, another work of art Gail! May each moment of the day bring you healing and comfort. Rob  

Hi Robert, The wood of the deck that is in the foreground and the area below the bird were out of focus with nothing interesting, I added a layer just to make those areas more interesting. The bird did not have any texture put on it. I really enjoyed my time spent trying to get this capture, thanks so much for your input Robert, in my books, you are one of the best Bird Photographers on PN!!

Thanks so much for dropping by Alberto. I think of you and your family often, I hope you have been enjoying a good summer:)