Bullfinch

Gallery: AvianPosted January 27, 2009997 views21 comments

1D2n, 600mm f4is x1.4, 1/160s, f7.1, iso 400

This fellow appeared unexpectedly when I was looking for something else. Luckily he stayed around for a few minutes. I hope he returns!

Comments

21 comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on January 27, 2009 at 5:18 PM

Ian, the detail in this image is superb and the colors are just great. The fact that you caught the bird with a seed in its beak with a great head turn just puts it over the top for me. Your overall composition and BG finish it off. No nits here, just envy.

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Comment posted by Karon Welter on January 27, 2009 at 7:04 PM

What a beautiful bird! The seed in the beak is an extra nice touch. Gorgeous background. Nice details. I really love this shot!

Registered on November 10, 2008, 67 Posts, 543 Comments

Comment posted by David Schoen on January 27, 2009 at 7:34 PM

Very nice! The colour, sharpness, composition, and background are well done.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on January 27, 2009 at 8:29 PM

Whatever you were waiting on could not have been better than this! One of the best small bird images I've seen here in a while!

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Comment posted by Kirk Greene on January 27, 2009 at 8:38 PM

Beautiful bird captured very well indeed! Good DOF to keep the bird in focus from head to tail. It was nice for the finch to turn around and show you it's snack.

Registered on May 12, 2004, 191 Posts, 1578 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Harbour on January 27, 2009 at 8:49 PM

Really beautiful. I like all the rich color. Great pose, perch and background.

Registered on January 4, 2008, 113 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Simon Bennett on January 27, 2009 at 9:30 PM

Delightful composition and I like the over-the-shoulder look.

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Comment posted by Nick Saunders on January 27, 2009 at 9:42 PM

Beautiful. No bull

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 27, 2009 at 9:55 PM

Beautiful, Ian. Wonderfully crisp and I love the perch.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on January 27, 2009 at 10:07 PM

Lovely colors on this guy, and background is very complimentary, well done!

Registered on December 19, 2008, 306 Posts, 4840 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on January 27, 2009 at 11:42 PM

This is great Ian. The seed heads are suitable habitat, even has a little in the beak to tie the two together. The larger view is amazing. I have no suggestions for improvement.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on January 28, 2009 at 2:35 AM

Stunning little bird Ian- very nice shot

cheers Rob

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Comment posted by Michal Jonczyk on January 28, 2009 at 10:37 AM

Very nice. I like everything about it except the format. I would crop it to 2/3...but that's just my oppinion.

Registered on September 7, 2005, 25 Posts, 196 Comments

Comment posted by Michal Jonczyk on January 28, 2009 at 10:46 AM

Very nice. I like everything about it except the format. I would crop it to 2/3...but that's just my oppinion.

Registered on September 7, 2005, 25 Posts, 196 Comments

Comment posted by KC Choo on January 28, 2009 at 12:02 PM

It's a beauty for sure - bird and image!

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Comment posted by Stephen on January 29, 2009 at 12:03 PM

Excellent composition with a complementary background. Love the detail and color of the plumage.

Registered on November 11, 2007, 42 Posts, 803 Comments

Comment posted by Jose Suro on January 30, 2009 at 10:22 PM

Gorgeous Bird with a great perch. Well done.

Jose

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 2, 2009 at 1:29 AM

Beautiful, very natural image, great to get him feeding too, congrats Ian

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on February 4, 2009 at 6:26 AM

Love the little seed in his beak. Really nice BG, too.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 5, 2009 at 7:39 PM

Ian: The larger version is spectacular. Congrats on the EP and a fantastic capture.>=))>

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Comment posted by Barry R. Byrd on February 6, 2009 at 11:16 PM

Well deserved EP, outstanding color and comp

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