Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful little robin who seems all puffed up with pride. I like the natural setting and the fantastic colors he is showing. I wish you had sent over some of this little beauty rather than the starlings all those years ago.

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018

Mike,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this little Robin on the river bank.
Yes it's a pity for you the Pilgrim Fathers left it behind & gave you the Starlings...there were 27 in my garden one morning when I looked out!
Susan

Comment from AHRowell
How delightful this wee little robin is with it's breast all fluffed out. Presentation and visually pleasing. Nice subdued lighting brings your eye to the subject. Just a little cutie! Thanks for sharing!

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2018

Amy,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this cheeky Robin.
Susan

Comment from Sange
Beautifulous capture Susan.
This is a fine shot of this handsome European Robin.
Sharp focus, great eye clarity, nice color and fine feather details.
Great bird Photography Susan ;)

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2018

Sandra,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this cheeky Robin that flew past me before landing there & then displaying as I took four pictures before it flew off.
Susan

Comment from GaliaG
Excellent capture of the bird, he is very well shown against the green background

good focus, details and light handling

thanks for sharing

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2018

Galia,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this cheeky Robin.
Susan

Comment from alaskapat
This is so pretty! I love the little Robin and how pretty he posed for you! Well focused, nice clear view, good eye capture too! Well placed in frame in natural surroundings, natural colors and tones, well exposed. It's a pleasure to view!

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2018

Pat,
Thanks a million for your complementary detailed review on this cheeky Robin. They fearless of humans & will come very close especially if you are working in the garden & breaking the soil they hope will uncover meal worms & other tasty insects. I had one brush my hair as it flew over me one day & I took pictures of a friend who was able to get one to eat out of her hand.
Susan

reply by alaskapat on 14-Feb-2018

Oh I love that they are trusting little birds, our Steller Jay is the same, our Robins however are very afraid of people!

reply by the author on 14-Feb-2018

Pat,
Yes our Blackbirds & Thrushes your American Robin's cousins fly off if you get to close & are shy but beautiful songsters.
Susan

reply by Anonymous Member on 14-Feb-2018

Pat,
Yes our Blackbirds & Thrushes your American Robin's cousins fly off if you get to close & are shy but beautiful songsters.
Susan

reply by Anonymous Member on 14-Feb-2018

Pat,
Yes our Blackbirds & Thrushes your American Robin's cousins fly off if you get to close & are shy but beautiful songsters.
Susan

Comment from dalebraatz
what a beautiful robin, has great colors and textures and details in the feathers and good eye contact, like the frame and also the background is good, a pleasure to look at. Thank you for sharing. dale

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2018

Dale,
Thanks a million for your complementary detailed review on this cheeky Robin.
Susan

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Oh, I've seen one yesterday That look like this one--only it was a vertical close up framing.

Excellent choice of subject.
Natural colors & textures...
The orange breast is visually contrasting!

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2018

Dickson,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this cheeky Robin.
It's Red/orange breast is very eye catching when they are in a bush or in flight.
Susan

Comment from Pamela Ruggiero
Don't know how you do it, but I think you made the right decision again. That of not blurring or muting the background. It is naturally blurred since the focus is on the bird. His breast actually looks orange. But, is very pretty color. He is a handsome fellow. Nice composition which is well framed. Keeping the foliage in the frame shows how tiny he is. Thank you fir sharing and best of luck with this image

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2018

Pamela,
Thanks a million for your great review on this cheeky Robin.
Susan

Comment from supergold
another one.......
a very good portrait of this overweight robin, certainly one of your best; nice colors, good framing on the tree branches, would be better however with more space in front;

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2018

Fred,
Merci beaucoup mille fois for your complementary review.
Susan

Comment from Life is but a dream.
WOW that orange pop is such a strong focal point. I'm always amazed at your in depth knowledge of birds, flowers, moths.

This little one is so easy to love.

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 Comment Written 14-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2018

Olga,
Thanks a million for your great review on this cheeky Robin. They are fearless with humans I've had one touch my hair as it flew over my head.
Susan

reply by Life is but a dream. on 14-Feb-2018

The Darwin sparrow in the Galapagos has no fear of man AT ALL. One sat on my shoulder, began to yank out my hair for her nest and then flew off. The tour guide said to the astonished group who witnessed this sight "Darwin sparrows prefer blondes!" LOL