Spring is Here!

Gallery: AvianPosted March 20, 2015134 views7 comments

Well, as I am posting this, the Vernal Equinox is a little over 5 hours away, but this goldfinch (shot a couple of days ago near my home) could not wait to make the announcement. It's amazing how quickly the colors are coming back, even though we still have feet of snow on the ground where I live. But there is no holding back the lengthening daylight.

Canon 7D Mark II; 100-400mm.
1/200 sec. @ f/6.3; ISO 1250
(shot using an Acratech GP ballhead in "gimbal" mode)

Comments

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on March 20, 2015 at 7:43 PM

You're right, the birds are migrating and the sound of their music lifts the spirits. Unfortunately it is snowing like there is no tomorrow here... so far 5" and counting. Winter is still holding on. As for the picture, good detail, nice composition with a great perch and background. Well done.

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Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on March 21, 2015 at 8:51 AM

Nicely captured, Wayne, with a great background, catch light in the eye, feather texture and more. You have really gotten blasted with snow this winter, but spring will come!!

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Comment posted by Scott Frye on March 21, 2015 at 9:06 AM

Like the alert look on this bird -- nice pastel colors with a great background

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on March 21, 2015 at 10:19 AM

Everything is working here: the pose, sharp detail, perch and background. A very pleasing shot.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on March 21, 2015 at 11:22 AM

Nice shot, against an pleasant background. Well done ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on March 22, 2015 at 2:58 PM

Sweet capture Wayne. I like the soft color palette of this image. Details are very sharp. Flawless background too. Well done!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 22, 2015 at 6:24 PM

The details in this little one are great, Wayne, plus showing off the gentle winter colors well. The background does a good job of adding some extra framing around the bird.

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