Gray-crowned Rosy Finch

Gallery: AvianPosted January 23, 2010256 views18 comments

This completes the trifecta of the Rosy Finches. I recently posted images of the Black Rosy Finch and the Brown-capped Rosy Finch. That is all of the Rosy Finches that I'm aware of in North America.

This is from the Sandia Crest near Albuquerque.

Canon 50D
500mm f/4
1/250 @ f/5.6
ISO 320
+2/3 EV

Nearly Full Frame, Added a little bit of canvas at the bottom.

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on January 23, 2010 at 9:13 PM

This is beautiful and the detail and light are perfect

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Comment posted by Tom Wilson on January 23, 2010 at 9:14 PM

I don't understand how 10 people could look at this stunning picture and make no comment! Here's mine.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 23, 2010 at 11:25 PM

Very neat, Keith, and this is a beautiful image. Excellent composition, detail and exposure.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on January 24, 2010 at 11:56 AM

Like the comp. And I feel the warmth of the bird against the snow.

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Comment posted by May Haga on January 24, 2010 at 12:59 PM

Beautiful image Keith. Love the snow on the branch, the nice clean background and the sharpness of the bird.
May

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 24, 2010 at 1:30 PM

A nice finale to the series. I kick myself for not going every time I see a post from the Sandia Crest.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on January 24, 2010 at 4:48 PM

super shot Keith. I really like the comp and the details are wornderful. Great perch and BG finish this off nicely. Well done.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on January 24, 2010 at 5:03 PM

Wonderlful!

D&L

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Comment posted by KC Choo on January 24, 2010 at 5:30 PM

Well done getting the 'collection'! This is nice!

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Comment posted by Ed Dubois on January 24, 2010 at 8:50 PM

Very appealing shot Keith.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on January 24, 2010 at 8:51 PM

Sweet One Kieth!!! Excellent plumage detail.

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Terry Sohl on January 24, 2010 at 10:38 PM

Wonderful Keith, REALLY looks terrific on the larger version.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on January 25, 2010 at 6:02 AM

Wonderful 'conclusion' Keith - great detail and i love the snow on the perch.

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Nick Saunders on January 25, 2010 at 1:10 PM

Ditto to what everyone has said. A fine finish to the series Keith.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on January 25, 2010 at 1:28 PM

A really fine image of this species Keith.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on January 25, 2010 at 4:16 PM

Lovely image, lovely bird especially those pinks that are well revealed. Also like the winters setting.

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Comment posted by Graham Brown on January 26, 2010 at 6:28 AM

I really like this Keith. Detail in the bird is excellent and the snow has transformed the perch. Graham

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Comment posted by Andrea Marzorati on February 8, 2010 at 8:57 AM

Really a great image Keith, love the snow on the perch

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