Brown-capped Rosy Finch - with RePost

Gallery: AvianPosted January 15, 2010246 views23 comments

This is another of the Rosy Finches that hang out at the top of the Sandia Crest near Albuqueurque, NM. Taken the same day as the Black Rosy that I posted a couple of weeks ago. Cold, blowing snowy kind of day, but it sure made for some nice perch opportunities.

Larger image included for critique.

Canon 50D
500mm f/4
1/2000 @ f/5.6
ISO 320
+1/3 EV

Comments

23 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 16, 2010 at 12:53 AM

Great little bird, and I like the comp here. Seems just a bit dark to me, though, and a little tight at top - both very easily improved if you wished.
Nice!
Sandy r

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on January 16, 2010 at 1:23 AM

A nice shot of a very good bird. Fine work to get two-thirds of the Rosy-finches in one day.If it were mine, I might brighten it just a bit...

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on January 16, 2010 at 2:02 AM

Cool bird, nice setting. Perhaps could benefit from a bit more sharpening

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on January 16, 2010 at 2:51 AM

Like the comp and perch Keith and great detail in the larger image.

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Carlette Bragg on January 16, 2010 at 8:24 AM

Great detail in the larger version!

Carlette Bragg

Registered on March 19, 2009, 76 Posts, 387 Comments

Comment posted by Keith Bauer on January 16, 2010 at 8:38 AM

Thanks for the comments. I debated last night about the darker grey background versus a brighter white one and actually had a curves adjustment layer on the image to bright up the bird, but masked off the background. Here's another version with a brighter background and some added canvas at the top. Thank you for your feedback. This morning, I like this one better

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Comment posted by Mark Wilson on January 16, 2010 at 9:18 AM

The repost is excellent and covers the things I was going to mention from the first.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 16, 2010 at 9:53 AM

Very nice Keith, classic setting and good detail. Your repost covers the nits well. Well done--always a treat to see these.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on January 16, 2010 at 10:30 AM

Keith,

I like the repost better too, it helps the bird to stand out more with the lighter background. Love the snow on the needles.

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Comment posted by Sally King on January 16, 2010 at 10:31 AM

I too like the repost better. I love the snowy perch. The sherbert colors are very well shown. I am still trying to get up there again and see these beautiful birds for a second time.

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Comment posted by Greg Cope on January 16, 2010 at 11:41 AM

What a great shot of this bird. The snow adds something extra special thats for sure. The repost is much improved.

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on January 16, 2010 at 12:00 PM

This is really nice Keith. What beautiful bird. I like the repost with the additional room on top and a tad brighter. Great image.

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Comment posted by Ed Dubois on January 16, 2010 at 12:01 PM

Really like the setting and the muted colors Keith. For me the repost is tops.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on January 16, 2010 at 1:00 PM

Stunning setting Keith. Beautiful pose and detail. I would suggest a bit more exposure comp at the time, or some brightening, looks a bit dark.

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Comment posted by Ian Mason on January 16, 2010 at 2:50 PM

A lovely bird in a great setting - very well presented. Second one for me too.

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on January 16, 2010 at 3:04 PM

Excellent job Keith, I love the comp and perch.

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Comment posted by Nick Saunders on January 16, 2010 at 5:45 PM

Very nice all round Keith. The repost is better. Gorgeous colours on those finches...

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on January 16, 2010 at 6:23 PM

Super Sweet One Keith!!!

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on January 16, 2010 at 6:52 PM

Excellent image Keith, I like the brighter re-post better. I love the composition and the snowy perch. Well done.

Registered on July 12, 2009, 92 Posts, 1074 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 16, 2010 at 8:18 PM

I like the extra canvas on the repost, Keith. Also, the colors of the finch seem to pop a bit more. Superb detail in both and an excellent job handling the contrast.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on January 16, 2010 at 8:54 PM

A Little brightening a little added canvas on top for a perfect shot IMO

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Comment posted by Michael Lotito on January 16, 2010 at 9:48 PM

Love the bird and composition. The snow on the evergreen is great!

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 17, 2010 at 11:15 AM

What an interesting display of colors to this bird, wonderful shot with the snowy perch, great job.

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