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North Island Robin

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my father was breaking ground to get the tiny bird closer, my boots are just out of view as i am sitting legs apart on wet ground to get closer. Birds a baptism of fire in the dark in the bush in the wilds there is no second chance or set up. any one who shoots birds will tell you small birds never sit still long enough. enjoy my first under real pressure.
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Andy Rodker said:

A tremendous capture!
7 years ago ( translate )

Steve Paxton replied to Andy Rodker:

Thanks it was nerve racking as i set up, shot and was not till the end did i see what i had got. did not last that long pure wild bird.
7 years ago

Daniela Brocca said:

Sooo nice!
7 years ago ( translate )

Steve Paxton replied to Daniela Brocca:

It was Danni of all my bird shoots this was the one that set me off and now why i have 150-600. although that lens would not work here the bird was too close. glad you like it.
7 years ago

Steve D said:

What fantastic detail full size Steve .. looks like on that has been ringed at some point too

Best wishes ... Steve
7 years ago

Steve Paxton replied to Steve D:

Steve it is very satisfying to get this shot you dont get time to think you just have to trust yourself and your gear. the leg bands are a colour code for that bird in this case ylyl/blwh have only recently found that out as well. glad you looked full size it is quite a shot in the dark.
7 years ago

tiabunna said:

Yes, small birds can be difficult and you have done a great job here, Steve.
7 years ago

Steve Paxton replied to tiabunna:

thanks it was nothing short of nerve wracking but the camera came up to the party cant wait to get the chance again in the bush.
7 years ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

Lovely shot Steve and good PiP!!
7 years ago

Steve Paxton replied to Rosalyn Hilborne:

Many thanks its how it went down.
7 years ago ( translate )

gezginruh said:

You have done a wonderful Picture with the little sweet bird!!

Best greetings
Füsun
7 years ago

Steve Paxton replied to gezginruh:

yes the bird is tiny your robin size or sparrow. many thanks. Steve
7 years ago

Peggy C said:

7 years ago ( translate )

Steve Paxton replied to Peggy C:

thanks
7 years ago ( translate )

autofantasia said:

Looking good on the newly 'restored' and fully functioning Explore! :)
7 years ago