Debbie's Photoblog
Thrush bath 1
Posted by jamesy (christchurch, New Zealand) on 26 September 2008 in Animal & Insect.
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I just about walked past this littlefella who was enjoying a lovely bath in a small pond he didn't seem at all perturbed when I sat down reasonably close to him to take some photos finally he was chased off by a blackbird
I really enjoy taking photos and would appreciate your feedback so that I can learn as I go. I particularly enjoy photographing birds animals and landscapes
@Zygene: Merci beaucoup Zygene
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
...well hello there little fella! aren't you SOOO cute, lovely to let Deb take this awesome image of you, cause you are a pleasure to look at and she has done a wonderful job of your portrait... look out for those nasty blackbirds ;o)
26 Sep 2008 5:24am
@Kylie Greenan: Thanks Kylie I remember seeing alot of dead baby birds under my clothes line one year and I thought the torty tart was stealing them out of a nest until one day when I saw an adult blackbird bashing a poor defenceless baby thrush to death on the concrete under the clothes line. Blackbirds although beautiful have never been one of my favourites since.
Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand
This is my shot of the day! the lighting, reflections clarity and composition are all spot on! Congrats D.
26 Sep 2008 5:50am
@Maxine: Wow thanks very much Max I was quite pleased with this photo
Leena from Joensuu, Finland
You have done the perfect photo from this bird and look at the water, really well succeeded, Debbie!
Happy weekend to you!
26 Sep 2008 6:22am
@Leena: Thanks Leena you have a great weekend too
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
What a sweetie, great capture J:-) Very sharp clear image mate, well done:-)) I love the light on his back!
26 Sep 2008 6:30am
@Linerberry: thanks Liners I was pleased I would have liked to slightly darken the top left corner as it is a bit distracting but the ability to do this is well beyond me
Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece
you are so fortunate not only to have the oportunity but take the memmory in camera for ever, BRAVO!
26 Sep 2008 8:05am
@Dimitrios: Thanks Dimitrios
@Veronelle: Thanks so much Veronelle
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
He's lovely, what a great macro, well he knows a good soul when he sees one ;)
26 Sep 2008 10:56am
@Lorraine: Thanks very much Lorraine fo your very kind words
MaryP from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
This is a brilliant shot. The detail is tremendous. Well done.
26 Sep 2008 10:56am
@MaryP: Thanks Mary
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
Oh sweet... love the way the bird is all puffed up...
26 Sep 2008 12:17pm
@Fliss: thanks Fliss have a great weekend
willow from Chelsea, United States
Adorable bird - so soft and fluffy! Love the colors and the reflections. Thanks for sharing this - it's brought a great big smile to my face!
26 Sep 2008 2:30pm
@willow: You are so welcome Willow its my pleasure to share I am pleased that it made you smile
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Fantastic, the crisp sharp details and reflection are marvelous. Nice one.
26 Sep 2008 2:42pm
@Graham Russon: thanks Graham sorry
leslie from norwich, United Kingdom
WOW lucky you to get so close for this fantastic shot LOVE IT
26 Sep 2008 3:38pm
@leslie: thanks Les I was amazed to be able to sit so close but he really was quite unworried
Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom
lovely image, he stayed there for you and you must have been close
26 Sep 2008 4:09pm
@Alun Lambert: Thanks Alun I was very close I kept expecting him to fly away at any moment but he was more interested in his bath than me.
@Ana Lúcia: Thanks very much Ana have a great weekend
JJ from Jersey City, United States
wonderful detail, almost looks like he is posing and proud to be photographed
27 Sep 2008 12:16am
@JJ: Thanks JJ
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Exceptional image this one, lovely colors and a great close-up, nice work.
27 Sep 2008 2:05am
@Observing: Thanks very much
One from Açores, Portugal
A very beautiful image, good color and definition, very magnificent capture. Congratulations !!!
27 Sep 2008 3:10am
@One: Thankyou very much for the kind comments
April from Iloilo City, Philippines
oh this is a great shot jamesy...its great that the little fella didnt fly away when you sat down...great job on this one. keep it coming...
27 Sep 2008 10:11am
@April: Thanks for the visits and comments on these photos April. This little fella was so keen to have a bath he didn't mind me at all I couldn't believe that he didn't fly away, I kept expecting him to go at any moment. Guess blackbirds are scarier than me!!
Peter Knoop from Antwerp, Belgium
Perfect exposure. You did well to get so close without frightening it...
27 Sep 2008 12:26pm
@Peter Knoop: Thanks very much Peter I couldn't believe that he just stayed there and carried on with his bath
pedro alexandre from loures, Portugal
very fluffy, nice framing too, a very refreshing photo.
28 Sep 2008 11:18am
StarCosmosBleu from Bedford.Qc, Canada
A great shot my friend....a moment in time...he seems to absolutely not be bothered by anything...lovely tones
4 Oct 2008 4:27pm
Olympus SP560UZ
1/200 second
F/4.5
ISO 125
85 mm