I spotted this little Robin when I peered out my window this morning as the rain fell from darkened skies. Because of the low light, distance and because I took the shot through the windowpane, I did not think it would turn out very well. Even when viewed on the PC I thought there was too much noise in the image, but I saw that perhaps it almost made the photograph look like a painting, and that there was something a little different about it that made me think twice before dismissing it. In the end, after a little deliberation, I decided to post it.
January 2018, front garden, Staffordshire, England.
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Lovely shot of the Robin, Pete. They’re such cheerful little birds.
If there is any noise, I can’t see it. One of the advantages of having poor eyesight, (even with glasses), is that not only can I not see ‘noise’ in my own images, but I can’t see it in anyone else’s images 🙂
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Thank you, Vicki 🙂 They are adorable little birds and I always enjoy seeing them around the garden.
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I love our robins, but yours are cute in a different way. This one looks a little bedraggle, or wistful. He’s no doubt hoping for sunshine, too.
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There don’t appear to be any chance of sunshine this weekend. We had rain, sleet and snow most of yesterday, and this morning it is raining and sleeting, and I think the little Robin may be having a lie in bed. Who could blame him 🙂
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I think it is fine, Pete. Such jaunty, little birds!
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I appreciate that, Eliza, thank you 🙂 I love watching them hopping about the garden full of boundless energy.
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I like the effect! Oh and dear Robin is so cute with a puffy chest!
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Thank you, Diana, I am glad you like it 🙂 He is quite a little puffed up with his winter feathers 🙂
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This is adorable! Like it’s from a storybook! I wonder what he’s thinking?
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Thank you, Robin 🙂 He’s probably thinking about grabbing some worms for breakfast then getting out of the rain 🙂
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When you find the absolute perfect shot, please let me know 😀. Mean while, nice Robin.
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I will, Ted, which means I never will 🙂 Thank you 🙂
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Lovely effect. Sweet little bird.
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Thank you 🙂 They are very sweet birds.
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Lovely photo! And such a beautiful little bird!
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Thank you very much 🙂
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Ah, our favourite friend again. They have no choice but to hop about in all our lovely British weather. Its a lovely picture, rain or no rain…or sleet…or hail 🙂
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Thank you, Jill 🙂 They are certainy an all weather bird.
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The shot has such amazing texture. I’m so glad you kept it (and shared.) Really beautiful.
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I appreciate that, Sumyanna, thank you 🙂
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What an incredibly beautiful bird. Great shot! Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you, Cecilia 🙂
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Glad you posted it. What a cute little bird, and I like the water effects.
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Thank you 🙂 I do love these little Robins when they visit 🙂
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Pete, I’m glad you decided to post this…it’s adorable. The robin looks as if he’s contemplating his next move! I like the idea of ‘noise’ in photos …a new term for me!
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Thank you, Annika 🙂 I do love those little Robins.
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I like this picture – wildlife dealing with the British-style winter!
There is something irrepressible about robins. Even night doesn’t always quiet them; I’ve heard them singing by street lamps long after dark.
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Thank you, Adele 🙂 I have always loved Robins and how they appear to be curious about us as we are of them.
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