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American Goldfinch
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American Goldfinch

by Mike Ramy

Gallery: AvianPosted February 15, 2016322 views7 comments
This American Goldfinch was captured on this day 2 years ago from a blind, how time flies. I have not had time to have any sessions with the small birds this year.

Please see Larger Version - Largest Version - HERE

File name    Ramy_3121_CF39
Camera Model    Canon EOS 7D
Shooting Date/Time    2/15/2014 10:21:08 AM
Author    Michael Ramy
Copyright Notice    Rock Art Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 
Shooting Mode    Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed)    1/250
Av(Aperture Value)    9.0
Metering Mode    Evaluative Metering
ISO Speed    400
Lens    EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM +2.0x
Focal Length    400.0mm
Flash Type    External Flash : E-TTL flash metering
Flash Exposure Compensation    -1
Tripod
Cropped to 70% of full frame

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 16, 2016 at 8:46 AM
Excellent detail and exposure, Mike, and that bg is glorious.  Well done.

devil
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on February 16, 2016 at 10:29 AM
Very nice, subtle use of flash. And a very nice color palette. My only suggestion owuld be to touch up the eye where there are two bright spots.
Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments
Comment posted by Elizabeth Holbrook on February 16, 2016 at 11:20 AM
First-class image.  The BG looks great in the larger version.  Excellent detail and capture.  Well done. devil
Registered on May 6, 2015, 43 Posts, 221 Comments
Comment posted by Hans Overduin on February 16, 2016 at 12:39 PM
The background makes the images for me, wonderful color mix ! Bird isn't bad either of course enlightened. Nice job ! Cheers, Hans
Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 17, 2016 at 11:26 AM
A very pretty bird! I like that it looks relaxed. The detail is excellent, But i would take out the extra highlight in the eye.cool
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 17, 2016 at 4:16 PM
Very nicve. I love the color palette in this.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 18, 2016 at 9:09 PM
Lovely detail in the larger version here Mikedevil
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments