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House Finch
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House Finch

by Sharon Hallowell

Gallery: AvianPosted February 2, 2011193 views21 comments
Very common, but since I'm housebound with wires across the drive due to an ice storm, I had to settle with the backyard birds today!

50D, 500mm, Iso200, 1/125, F4.5 LARGER version also posted.

Comments

21 comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 2, 2011 at 5:08 PM
Works for me as posted. Common birds are worth our time as this image shows.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by dan elster on February 2, 2011 at 5:19 PM
The two toned backround really adds something here. Nice, nice portrait, beautiful sharpness.
Registered on September 23, 2005, 299 Posts, 2443 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Marquart on February 2, 2011 at 5:42 PM
To me the ice covered perch is a huge bonus here, and the finch looks terrific!
Registered on October 24, 2009, 126 Posts, 799 Comments
Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on February 2, 2011 at 5:43 PM
Wonderful shot, beautiful colours and pose!
Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments
Comment posted by Bryan Hix on February 2, 2011 at 5:46 PM
Could have sworn this was a Jim Nall photo. :smile: They really are showing their colors this time of year. Only wish there was some catchlight in the eye.
Registered on June 13, 2008, 117 Posts, 755 Comments
Comment posted by KC Choo on February 2, 2011 at 7:59 PM
Very nicely done!
Registered on November 15, 2004, 519 Posts, 8278 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on February 2, 2011 at 8:17 PM
I think you've made this commoner look great Sharon. My only reservation is the darker vertical OOF element to the right, but it's minor. Good luck with the ice! And the wires!!
Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on February 2, 2011 at 8:21 PM
Very nice Sharon. Love the sharp look at this bird and the nice soft color due to the light conditions. The ice coated perch is a great aspect of this IMO. Common yes, but still beautiful and worth shooting for sure.
Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments
Comment posted by Simon Bennett on February 2, 2011 at 9:43 PM
Nice pose, perch and wintery feel.
Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 2, 2011 at 9:46 PM
Hi sharon :wavey: Yes! A backyard bird. But a very pretty one. :smile: And beautifully captured. The icy perch and soft color add to the presentation. :cool: :smile:
Albert Darmo. Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on February 3, 2011 at 12:55 AM
Really lovely, Sharon! Love the comp and color- very soothing harmony in the gentle colors. :cool:
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on February 3, 2011 at 3:33 AM
Simply Burrtiful! Very Nice Sharon :cool:

Ken Archer
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 3, 2011 at 11:53 AM
One of the nicest looking house finches I have seen and quite a perch with all that ice, well done.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments
Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on February 3, 2011 at 1:21 PM
Very lovely shot, Sharon. I don't know how common he is overthere, but for shure he is beautiful !
Mauro
Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Huff on February 3, 2011 at 3:11 PM
Love this picture. The ice covered post and the beautiful red of the house finch make this photograph. Great job Sharon.

Ron Huff
Registered on August 31, 2010, 69 Posts, 440 Comments
Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on February 3, 2011 at 5:22 PM

A very nice image, Sharon. The soft colours work well.

Andy...
Registered on September 24, 2006, 123 Posts, 1254 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on February 3, 2011 at 8:42 PM
This works very well for me Sharon. I can feel the cold because of the ice covered perch, love the background and the pose of the finch. I "feel" this image and for me that is appealing. I agree with Rich D, common birds are worth our time as your image shows.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on February 3, 2011 at 10:46 PM
really nice, Sharon. it's too easy to take these common birds for granted--there's plenty of common birds that I don't have good images of. This is a really nice wintery scene. Nice colors and ice and snow too.
Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on February 4, 2011 at 8:20 AM
Great colors and exposure Sharon, I especially like that eye - Clear & sharp!
Nice comp - Well done! :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Alan Bryant on February 4, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Cracking looking bird :cool:

Great image aswell :toast:
Registered on March 31, 2006, 473 Posts, 1081 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Balke on February 4, 2011 at 12:52 PM
Fine looking bird, common or not, Sharon. Very attractive, revealing pose: nice view of the whole bird. Sharp and colorful. I like the ice perch. However, when I first saw it I thought it was a rock with blown highlights. It would be even better if somehow you could show the translucent quality of the ice. Maybe it depends on lighting so much that post processing can't help. :toast:
Registered on June 18, 2009, 229 Posts, 2915 Comments