American Goldfinch

Gallery: AvianPosted September 26, 2015159 views17 comments

It's nice to get birds interacting once in a while. The season is changing and things are getting a little more active. More woodpeckers coming out of the woods, and the land creatures are getting ready for winter. I'm hoping to get a few good photos this winter.

This pair of Goldfinches interacted quite a bit. I'm not sure if it was a feeding display, or a fighting display. It looked like a bit of both at times. Had to pump up the ISO a bit to stop the action.

Canon 5D3, 400 2.8 + 2XII, tripod, 1/1000 @ f8, ISO 1000

Comments, critiques, suggestions are appreciated

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on September 26, 2015 at 1:40 PM

devil .......A truly gorgeous one, Jerry..... enlightened

LARGER version is a must see........ laugh

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on September 26, 2015 at 3:07 PM

Great detail and interaction. I really like the perch. Looks like a fight to me. The male looks guilty as sin and she looks like she is giving a real scorcher of a lecture. frown

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on September 26, 2015 at 3:29 PM

Really nice image Jerry. Love the interaction between the pair. Nice comp, colors, pose, etc. Very nicely captured!

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Comment posted by Jim Hansen on September 26, 2015 at 3:48 PM

Great shot Jerry. Love everything about it.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on September 26, 2015 at 3:50 PM

Love this Jerry, great interaction between the 2 and nice colors, devil

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on September 26, 2015 at 7:19 PM

Very nice interaction, Jerry. I like the wing position on the male. Is this a recent image? Seems awfully late for full breeding plumage. Our males out here are either gone or in winter plumage.

devil

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Comment posted by Jerry Marella on September 26, 2015 at 11:03 PM

Thanks everyone. Not recent, Dennis. Late spring I think. We still have finches here and they'll stay through the winter, but will be a drab green sort of color.

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on September 27, 2015 at 11:22 AM

Hi Jerry,

It is a great shot. My only suggestion is to clone out a few sunflower seeds from the scene. Otherwise, composition and subject matter are very nice......................Jim

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on September 27, 2015 at 3:36 PM

Terrific as posted. Nice interaction; strong composition. Nice detail. The yellow of the male is right on the edge.

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Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on September 27, 2015 at 5:13 PM

Large version is amazing, Jerry.
Very nice moment well captured.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on September 27, 2015 at 8:12 PM

I absolutely love it Jerry. That pose from the male is priceless. I wouldn't change a thing. devil

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on September 28, 2015 at 7:19 AM

Awesome capture of this pair of finches interacting with one another Jerry. A great perch and excellent details.

Sweet One devil

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on September 28, 2015 at 7:09 PM

Fantastic image of the interaction, Jerry. The large version looks fabulous.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on September 29, 2015 at 10:54 PM

Great interaction and nice placement in the frame. Very nice work Jerry.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on September 30, 2015 at 12:28 PM

Very nice. Don't see these guys that often. Wonderful interaction. Well done.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on October 4, 2015 at 1:44 PM

Love the interaction, nice perch and very pleasing colors. Beautiful shot. Ray

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Comment posted by May Haga on October 6, 2015 at 10:05 PM

Excellent choice for WP.

May

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