Robin Orange breast

Not the best of robin shots - I am constantly seeing amazing ones on this site. However, I love the shape of this robin in profile, and I am trying to save you from another breakfast shot!

This morning, I decided to remove the peel of an orange in one long winding strip and see what I could make of this photographically. Disaster. I overslept - leaving little time to stumble around half awake trying to be creative. And then, the best I could manage was a pile of short strips and a rather white looking peeled orange which failed to divide neatly into segments. Am I the only one with such difficulties on this project? Ill post the best of my efforts on the other album.

The robin, I spotted against the early evening light on my way back from the latest hospital appointment. Hurrah, my eye operation was a success on the third attempt and I do not have to have the procedure any more times! I daren't go any closer to the robin and so this was the best I could manage with the zoom on my friendly Panasonic.

It is orange, not red, right?

[HelenM]

You're right - they are actually orange not red! I like the composition with the bird off-centre; also how you've captured the claws so clearly

[Ann Williams]

Yes, definitely orange here Helen. I always feel very privileged when I get close to robins but have only ever managed one decent shot. Well done on this one.

[Wim Enserink]

These guys are so fast moving, you need a fast shutter speed. I know how difficult it is. But they certainly have an orange color.

[KWind]

Beautiful dof and tones.

[Naomi]

Oh so cute! I struggle with lack of inspiration at the mo hence the daily journal. I'm glad your op went well

[Taffy]

Your narrative has made me smile -- you are definitely committing to this and going the extra mile!

[Kahsia]

I think you've got really nice focus and I also like the profile picture. I don't think you're alone with the frustration of the rainbow project. "Northy" has also expressed the same feelings. I admire your tenacity.

[Gayle]

Lovely capture of this robin orange breast, Helen! Definitely orange! I think you're doing a marvelous job with your rainbow challenge. :-)

[Jenfurj]

Wrens and robins, such lovely little birds. You did well to get the capture, especially after the day you had.

[Lockarec]

I am so impressed you got a photo of a bird! Every time I try, they fly away. He looks poised for flight...and those tiny feet...so delicate and adorable.

[Rachel Holbrook]

jaunty, typical robin :)

[Helen Jane]

@helenm2016 @flowerfairyann @wenser @kwind @naomi @taffy @moonmtn @gaylewood @365projectorgjenfurj @evalieutionspics @rvm one inadvertent click of the mouse, and I lost all the individual replies that I had carefully crafted. I cant face doing it all again - thank you all for your interest and interesting comments.