Yellow hammer in pool

[John Robinson]

Yellow Hammer bathing
D7000
Nikor 70-300
60% of full frame
120th @f8
EV /Contrast down 1 in camera
Neat image/image guru for shadows.
Levels paint shop pro 7/
White balance auto /warm.

JR

[William Dickson]

What a cutie John. The yellow coloured water fits well with the colours on the bird. Lovely feather details. Nice work This image reminds me of one you posted over a year ago with the bluetit bathing. I was new to this site and bird photography, and that image really inspired me:S3:

[John Robinson]

Thanks Will . That means a lot to me.. I'll find you a few more ! My snapping days are about at an end so its memory stuff.
Times, attitudes, tecqniques and people have changed.
John

[Robert Kimbrell]

A lovely image John, A beautiful little bird you have there, Love those soft feathers just under the wings. Amazing colors you have here.

[Joe Subolefsky]

WoW that is just a cool *** shot! The colors,details,ripples in the water all just pull together so well.

[Diane Miller]

Yes, Wow! John, add me to the long list of those you have inspired. Attitudes and techniques may have changed, but the shots you do, regardless of technique, are timeless and stand up to anything more "modern." You are an artist and all the modern equipment and technique can't create that aspect in images. This one is just stunning!

PS -- never built that pond you were encouraging, but I'll give it a go this summer!

[Kirk Benson]

Thanks Will . That means a lot to me.. I'll find you a few more ! My snapping days are about at an end so its memory stuff.
Times, attitudes, tecqniques and people have changed.
John

It sounds like your images and style have inspired and encouraged many here John. That's a beautiful thing. I don't know you, or what you're referring to... but it would be a shame IMHO to end your snapping days based on "times, attitudes, techniques, and people" changing. Who cares? My encouragement to you would be to continue doing what you obviously love to do, in the way you love to do it. That's all that should matter to each of us. :-)

Kirk

[Raybel Robles]

SUperb image, very nice yellow and yellow. I too agree that you shouldn't end your shooting days based on "times, attitudes, techniques, and people". Do what you love and enjoy it as much as you can regardless of what changes. Keep up your great work!

[christopher galeski]

very nice John,loverly bird,alas there is none of these birds were I live,they used to be when I was a kid,I have to travel 20miles to see these.TFS,and don't say your snapping days are over,carry on the good work.

[John Robinson]

Thanks all for your encouragement. Apart from some things I won't elaborate on, one of my problems is the cold. I just can't handle it like I could. Rather restricts what I can do these days,and no bird picture is worth pneumonia.
JohnR

[Joe Murphy]

A great looking Yellowhammer, fantastic colours, top work John.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

John, what an absolutely stunning image. This is yet one more of your exceptional pool images. The detail, quality of light, complimentary colors reflected in water, and the moment the tail is literally bending the water.

As much as I, and I'm sure everyone else, wants and will continue to enjoy your posting wonderful and inspiring images, you're absolutely correct in your assessment of ones own well being.

Geoffrey

[Satish Ranadive]

Spectacular bathing image with superb color pallet. I like the pose, very artistic looking water and beautiful composition.

Regards,
Satish.