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Saffron Finch
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Saffron Finch

by SandyRichardsBrown

Gallery: AvianPosted March 20, 2014287 views5 comments
Kona Coast, Big Island, Hawaii
Feb, 2014

D800
500mm
1/1250 sec, f/5
Mode: Av
Metering: Spot
ISO: 320
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on March 21, 2014 at 12:12 AM
The contrast sees a little high, but I do like the nice colors in the finch. The grass in its mouth adds a nice touch. Did not know these guys were in Hawaii. Thanks for sharing.
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by Hans Overduin on March 21, 2014 at 4:08 AM
Lovely shot with the DOF doing a great job ! Pleasant colors as well. The grass is the beak is the icing on the cake. Cheers, Hans
Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments
Comment posted by William Bickle on March 21, 2014 at 9:32 AM
Hello Sandy

Another of your stunning captures! Very dramatic and powerful with the contrasting background and finch. The grass in mouth is a great finishing touch. The cheek and chest are lacking feather detail from the very high contrast and could be better defined feathers with a lower setting here. This guy seems to be a one-legged bird? :)

thanks for sharing

Bill
Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments
Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on March 21, 2014 at 4:26 PM
Beautiful. The contrast is amazing.
I did not know it is found in Hawaii.
In some places in Brazil it's a very very common species.
Registered on December 18, 2012, 162 Posts, 975 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Cloran on March 21, 2014 at 8:16 PM
Well done. :toast: The low angle really works well for this. The mown grass actually gives a little help in getting a feeling for its size.
Registered on April 6, 2004, 119 Posts, 1989 Comments