After an overnight snowfall I drove to a grove of crabapples. I photographed this winter American Robin perched in one of the fruit bearing trees in low light.
Winter American Robin in a crabapple – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/1600, ISO 640, +1.0 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
There was low lying fog and thick clouds overhead when I took these American Robin photos. The snow on the ground created a lovely background and the road added the band of gray at the top of the frames. Even though the light wasn’t optimal, I found these images appealing because of their elegant simplicity. The vibrant colors of the crabapple and the breast of the robin add to that appeal.
Calling winter American Robin – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/2500, ISO 640, +1.0 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
I didn’t have this American Robin in my viewfinder for very long but I made those moments count. The robin took off not long after I took the photo above.
I photographed loads of other American Robins yesterday along with European Starlings and Cedar Waxwings. I’ll be sharing more images from my time out in the field, but close to home, soon. I need to go through quite a few photos to pick out which ones I want to share.
The overnight snow we had here helped to make these images possible because the robins, starlings, and waxwings were hungry and ready to pig out on the fruits of the crabapples.
Life is good.
Mia
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So beautiful especially against the snow and fog
A wonderful series. Many thanks.
Common birds can be so beautiful and your photos are living proof. Over a month ago, a flock of robins made quick work of the crabapples on our two smaller trees.