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I think I am in danger of becoming a bird brain. I like them all. The sheer number and variety and complexity of animal life is one of the wonders of God's intricate creation. Even a common robin is so intricate and wonderful to behold. When we realize The Lord designed every detail in that creature and then allowed Adam to name it, then we can realize God's love is great. We should not worship the creation more than The Creator, but we can realize how great is The Creator by His Creation.

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Very nicely captured!  Good color & details.  Very interesting bokeh!

I was using a buddy's 400 5.6. It had not been microadjusted to my camera. I think it still did a decent job. I own the 100-400, I was just seeing if I would like the 400 prime. We are going to Adjust it to my camrea one of these days and see what it can really do.

Beautiful shot.  And I am partial to primes and to the 400!  I love the bokeh!  Your message about His Creation is right on target!  Some day I hope to have all primes.  It'll take me a while to save to replace the EF-S 10-22, though.

 Splendid shot, and I could not agree with you more, all of creation proclaims His glory.

Quote from: oneofhis on May 11, 2010, 10:16:08 PM
...... We are going to Adjust it to my camrea one of these days and see what it can really do.

Could you expound on this a little please? I'm not at all familiar with this procedure.

Hi Jim,
         Certain Canon cameras have a procedure that allows you to adjust each lens so that it is properly focused. Ideally the lens should be focusing exactly on the subject. Not in front of nor behind. The technical terms are front focusing and rear focusing. In the past Canon owners would have to send camera and lens to a Canon Factory Service Center to have this procedure done. Some of the Canon line allows the owner to preform this procedure very simply. The cameras that I know of that allow this in the Canon line are the 50d and the 7d. I'm pretty sure besides these two "prosumer" cameras all of Canon's pro series bodies allow this. I do not know about other brand names. A lot of words. I hope I explained it clear enough to understand. What camera do you use?
                                                  God Bless today,

                                                                         Jack

Wonderful shot, and thanks for the commentary!

I feel the same way. Many times I have been in a somewhat secluded area and I stop to rest and ponder, then a bird comes and lands nearby, almost as if watching me. I don't know that it means anything, just a funny thing really. But I enjoy it, knowing we're both created by God. It makes me feel comforted for some reason every time it happens, then I thank God for the gift of the visitor and often other things.

The robin is the first migratory bird that we always look for in the spring.  Often the arrive while there is still snow on the ground.  Their arrival means summer will soon be here.

You have captured them well.  They are beautiful!

Quote from: oneofhis on May 12, 2010, 08:35:42 AM
Hi Jim,
         Certain Canon cameras have a procedure........
                     

Thanks for that bit of info Jack. This is interesting, I'll have to do some reading about it.    
I'm using a 450D and right on the verge of purchasing Canon's 100mm macro for it but each time I get ready to order, I back out. (I'm such a tightwad)