# Robin **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [January 24, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/robin/49513 "2026-01-24T20:39:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/robin/49513/1 "2026-01-24T20:39:55Z")
![_49A6961-Edit.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/7/a/7abdc2008e98ebf2b064fb49fba561cace83d565.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description Birds have been scarce lately --or I have been too lazy. I went out yesterday to see if I could conjure anything and this was about it – I managed to sneak up on this guy from the shaded side in late day sun with some clouds attenuating the light a little. Cropped to about 50%. The BG was completely boring across the frame and there was an unsightly mess of branches in the LR corner. Hand held. ### Specific Feedback All comments welcome! ### Technical Details ![Screenshot 2026-01-24 at 12.29.37 PM](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/b/8/b84483d6f0b9068fb084cdf350834c56be61b54f.png) LR for global adjustments. Used a linear profile to tame highlights. Into PS for a couple of masked curves adjustments and some branch cloning in the LR corner. * * * ### Critique Template Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas. Vision and Purpose: Conceptual: Emotional Impact and Mood: Composition: Balance and Visual Weight: Depth and Dimension: Color: Lighting: Processing: Technical: ---
**Author:** ![Bill\_Fach](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bill_fach/32/78290_2.png) [@Bill\_Fach](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bill_Fach)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 4:15am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/robin/49513/2 "2026-01-25T04:15:04Z")
Diane: I think most of us think robins are pretty common but you have made this one exceptional with the light and feather detail. Beautiful creature superbly captured and presented.\>=))\> ---
**Author:** ![Glenys\_Passier](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/glenys_passier/32/33963_2.png) [@Glenys\_Passier](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Glenys_Passier)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 6:56am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/robin/49513/3 "2026-01-25T06:56:48Z")
What a lovely chubby little fella this is. Just love that double breast. Gorgeous colours throughout the image. The image has a lovely painterly feel about it. ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Brooks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_brooks/32/390_2.png) [@Allen\_Brooks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Brooks)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/robin/49513/4 "2026-01-25T16:54:01Z")
I like how you caught the light on the Robin, Diane. Fine detail and the Robin stands out well from the background. A common bird, but attractive and the do make for a good subject. ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/robin/49513/5 "2026-01-25T19:24:31Z")
Hi Diane, I love your use of the side light as well providing fine illumination and texture. Background looks good to me and I like the small perch also. Details are spot on. Well done. ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/robin/49513/6 "2026-01-25T21:50:42Z")
I love the back/side lighting on this Robin, Diane. It really creates some nice modeling in the bird and the beak glow is wonderful. ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_Zablotny](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jim_zablotny/32/3919_2.png) [@Jim\_Zablotny](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Zablotny)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/robin/49513/7 "2026-01-26T20:01:39Z")
Winter plumage robins have that gray edging on the breast feathers which you captured very well. I think that you handled the lighting very well and you managed to get a pretty nice comp. Well done…Jim ---
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2026, 12:41am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/robin/49513/8 "2026-01-29T00:41:37Z")
Thanks, @Bill_Fach, @Glenys_Passier, @Allen_Brooks, @Allen_Sparks, @Dennis_Plank and @Jim_Zablotny. There does seem to be a special on Robins lately. ---
**Author:** ![Andrew\_Sentipal](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/andrew_sentipal/32/3103_2.png) [@Andrew\_Sentipal](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Andrew_Sentipal)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 1:55am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/robin/49513/9 "2026-02-24T01:55:54Z")
I have never captured a Robin as nice as you have. Love the lighting in this. We have plenty in Virginia and we enjoy seeing them. I am going to put them on my bucket list. Thanks for sharing this beauty ---
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 3:42am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/robin/49513/10 "2026-02-24T03:42:52Z")
Thanks, @Andrew_Sentipal – go for it! They are reasonably tolerant of photographers and can be caught in a number of different poses and situations. ---
**Author:** ![framingtheuntamed](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/framingtheuntamed/32/80226_2.png) [@framingtheuntamed](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/framingtheuntamed)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 4:31am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/robin/49513/11 "2026-02-24T04:31:46Z")
What a pretty Robin! Love the BG and the composition. ---
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/robin/49513/12 "2026-03-01T17:42:31Z")
Thanks, @framingtheuntamed! They are plentiful just now – maybe I’ll find time (and patience) to go hunting again soon.