building house

[John Chardine]

A male American Robin has been actively building a nest close to the house here in Sackville, NB. This is one case where I'm not worried about items in front of the face of the bird!

Cloned a few pieces of grass and a small rock to the left of the bird.

Comments welcome.

40D, 100-400mm @400mm
capture date: Friday, April 25, 2008 12:50:41 PM
exposure program: Aperture Priority
ISO speed: 640
shutter speed: 1/800
aperture: f8.0
exposure bias: +0.0
metering: Pattern

[Julie Kenward]

I've been seeing robins all over the place but none of my images have been this clear. Great going getting him in an action pose!

[Robert Amoruso]

Having the grass in front of the face here AOK as that's part of the story. I like the position and alertness of the robin just getting ready to fly - in my estimation. Composition works for me. Nice going.