Linnet (Male)

Gallery: AvianPosted June 22, 201485 views4 comments

My latest pool is starting to work - especially with the dry weather. This one is designed so I don't have to cart water around in 5 gallon drums.
Don't get many linnets in our area these days. Never seen one with such a pale grey head. This one is from yesterday when I had, this, Blackbird, Wren, Male and female Blackcap, Whitethroat, Robin, Goldfinch, greenfinch- so its a start. I must get some weed in the water. Don't like it plain like this- can't tell what it is ??
D7100
Sigma 50-500 mm
Hide -bean bag
800ISO
320th @f9
about 7o % of frame
Neat image.
Bibble pro fro colour check
Thanks for comments on last pic.
Cheers
JohnR

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 22, 2014 at 8:11 PM

Great little bird in a nice setting.
Nice work!
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on June 23, 2014 at 11:40 AM

That's an odd looking Linnet, John. Good shot and consistent color palette. I'd suggest a lower angle and, as you mention, getting some plants in the pool.

Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on June 23, 2014 at 12:08 PM

Thanks
Jim
Can dig the hide in a bit but when I go lower I get less DOF on the birds ( especially if rear on like this )and vegetation in front of the hide - even when low can be a pain. I, ll try the hide down a bit and get some weed killer ( or a lawn mower!!!
Cheers]
John

Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on June 23, 2014 at 10:04 PM

Very pleasing image John. I like the overall color palette of this one and the surrounding water.

Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments