Spring is Nearly Here

skiesandsports (60) in animalphotography • 7 years ago

Well, it doesn't feel like it right now in the UK, on the precipice of what the tabloids would have us believe is to be a cold spell of 'The Day After Tomorrow' proportions. So a bit nippy but nothing crazy then? Anyway it got me thinking about how close we are to Spring. Just the other week it felt especially close on a lovely sunny - if slightly brisk - day out with the dog. I was trying out my new Olympus 40-150mm (80-300 equivalent) and saw this friendly looking Robin. Incidentally I'm hugely impressed with this little, plastic and super cheap lens! A worthy purchase for anyone rocking a micro 4/3rds travel camera. The camera WITH LENS fits in my jacket pocket! Bonkers!

Figured this one would make a good entry for @juliank/@photocontests weekly #animalphotography contest!

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jhonysins (49) · 7 years ago

this is really nice pictures and wonderful bird.you are a good phothography.thanks for sharing with us.

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skiesandsports (60) · 7 years ago

Thanks, much appreciated

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jhonysins (49) · 7 years ago

welcome bro..

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maurelvys (59) · 7 years ago

What a beautiful bird!

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skiesandsports (60) · 7 years ago

Isn't it just! I always love Robins!

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polebird (65) · 7 years ago

Ah what a beautiful portrait you took for that little bird! ❤️

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skiesandsports (60) · 7 years ago

Thanks! I like to think he'd be proud!

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polebird (65) · 7 years ago

Haha definitely profile pic worthy for him

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tristanoliff (55) · 7 years ago

So sharp! How have you been finding the Olympus system so far?

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skiesandsports (60) · 7 years ago

Really impressive! I absolutely love it, I'm only on the E-M10II and it's superb, AF is fantastic, it's tiny and cheap as chips!

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tristanoliff (55) · 7 years ago

Very nice! I moved from nikon to fujifilm about 8 months ago and I have been loving the mirrorless system. I love the size and also the fuji lenses are amazing value for money. When I was looking to move systems, I was torn between fuji and olympus, but its nice to know they would have both been great choices. What do you usually shoot your weddings on?

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pumpkinsandcats (56) · 7 years ago

It really is chilly!!!

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skiesandsports (60) · 7 years ago

Tell me about it! Looks like it will be a while before it's properly spring!

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asgarth (58) · 7 years ago

Great shot!! These days almost every new camera/lens combination is capable of excellent picture, so the most important thing is to have a camera with you to be able to capture moment like this ;)

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skiesandsports (60) · 7 years ago

Definitely! it's incredible how capable these little cameras are!

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ewkaw (70) · 7 years ago

How close was the birdie?
Man, this is so cool!

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skiesandsports (60) · 7 years ago

Pretty close, but it's a 300mm equivalent lens too!

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hanskarr310 (51) · 7 years ago

That bird almost looks alive on my screen! Is that a fancy looking sparrow or a different bird? Not sure if you know the answer, but was curious. Thanks.