Christmas Robin by phil_howcroft

Christmas Robin

We put the Christmas deccos up today.

This little Robin has been part of the family for many years. He used to live on top of the carriage clock on top of the television (when televisions were cathode ray tubes and had a top). When the carriage clock was retired he and his mate perched on top of some picture frames / artwork in the lounge. When they disappeared he made it back to the television, perching on top of the slim LCD screen. He then made it to a winter tree decoration we bought from Next. He never made it back to the TV as that is now a fancy OLED TV.

As for his mate, he lives in an LED tree outside decoration, keeping an eye on the street. I think this Robin probably got the best deal.

Beautiful shot with a wonderful bokeh!
December 11th, 2021  
I think he did get the best deal...as did we with this shot...perfect DoF !
December 11th, 2021  
So sweet! And yes, I love the bokeh too.
December 12th, 2021  
Wonderful shot and I love your bokeh!
December 12th, 2021  
sweet
December 12th, 2021  
Cute little bird and spectacular bokeh
December 12th, 2021  
Well your little Robin has hit the jackpot thereā€¦.pity his little mate! Love your bokeh here & that perky bird looks lovely sitting up there!
December 12th, 2021  
So cute sitting amongst all that bokeh !
December 12th, 2021  
Fabulous bokeh in the background. What a cute decoration for the Christmas tree - this one is very lucky compared to the one who has to stand outside in the cold.
December 12th, 2021  
Isn't he a sweetie? Ah you brought back memories there! We use to rent our black and white telly and it only had 3 buttons on it you had to get up and press by hand. Got excited about our first colour one, though still rented, and I still remember a friend from school in my Physics class coming around to check it out because it had "Ceefax" and "Teletext" and he had heard of it but never seen it for real. Aye me, those were the days!
Your robin has seen a lot of changes. I am glad you still have him.
December 12th, 2021  
How cute is your well travelled Robin! Amazing how much TVs have changed in a relatively short space of time!
December 12th, 2021  
Super capture, love the bokeh
December 12th, 2021  
@busylady thanks judith , very kind of you

@carole_sandford thanks Carole, he is cute for sure

@casablanca thanks Casa' , yes we all used to rent our televisions , how daft does that sound now ? Ceefax and Teletext , that's how I used to follow the football back in the day !!! Thanks for your lovely comment
December 12th, 2021  
@sangwann very lucky indeed, i might have to photograph the outside Robin !

@beryl I shot at f1.8 to guarantee lovely bokeh beryl

@happypat thanks Pat he is a little beauty for sure

@amyk thanks Amy

@pdulis cheers peter

@marlboromaam i love bokeh too mags, f1.8 on a 50mm guarantees bokeh

@allie912 thanks Allison, I am pleased you like this shot

@granagringa he did get the best deal :)

@corinnec merci Corinne , thanks for your wonderful comment
December 12th, 2021  
love your story and the bokeh!
December 12th, 2021  
He looks to me like he now has just the perfect spot to perch. i too love to bring out the same decorations year by year, slowly adding to them as and when but never letting go of old friends.
December 14th, 2021  
Lovely story of this little decorative bird and great bokeh! Fav
December 16th, 2021  
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