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Fighting Hawfinches
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Fighting Hawfinches

by Edwin kats

Gallery: AvianPosted July 1, 2012337 views21 comments
Beautiful birds with powerful beaks. I really wanted to capture them fighting for years and this year I had more succes.

Nikon D4 and Nikon 500/4 VR iso 800 1/1600 sec. f/4 full frame

Edwin Kats

Comments

21 comments
Comment posted by Hans Overduin on July 1, 2012 at 6:58 AM
Excellent image Edwin, all seems spot on ! I like the subdued colors in this image, as well as the perch - all beautiful ! Ik ben positief jaloers :wink: , Greetings, Hans :toast: :toast:
Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Turner on July 1, 2012 at 8:18 AM
This is excellent in every aspect. Background, sharpness, moment of capture with some great light showing wing feathers. :toast:
Registered on February 18, 2012, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on July 1, 2012 at 9:17 AM
This is a fine image IMHO. I like everything about it. Colors are great, detail in the shadows, active pose. Attractive birds, glad you kept trying! Thanks for sharing.
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by Dan Roberts on July 1, 2012 at 9:24 AM
Great action, razor sharp, and a nice BG. Well done.
Registered on March 9, 2011, 69 Posts, 501 Comments
Comment posted by Suzanne Huot on July 1, 2012 at 10:38 AM
The colors of this image was the first thing that struck me about it ,folowed by the great detail and action of these little finches in action.Love the composition ,the perch with the hanging lichen and even the lovely smooth back ground .
Registered on December 28, 2010, 32 Posts, 240 Comments
Comment posted by Keith Bauer on July 1, 2012 at 12:14 PM
A very strong image. All the critical pieces are there. Great sharpness, nice perch, great action and a complimentary background. :smile:
Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments
Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on July 1, 2012 at 12:14 PM
Great capture Edwin.I like the interaction and fun perch
Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments
Comment posted by S Govindarajan on July 1, 2012 at 1:46 PM
Terrific interaction, Edwin. Glad you didn't give up. Fabulous elements and comp. :toast:
Registered on April 19, 2008, 115 Posts, 1921 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on July 1, 2012 at 3:31 PM
Couldn't be better - everything is perfect - positions, detail, colours, wonderful perch and neat BG.
:toast:
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on July 1, 2012 at 3:33 PM
Great capture. Love the colors.
Registered on March 13, 2011, 326 Posts, 1679 Comments
Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on July 2, 2012 at 12:14 AM
Amazing shot, Edwin. No nits from me. :toast:
Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments
Comment posted by Verdon on July 2, 2012 at 1:15 AM
amazing moment and detail, three thumbs up! :wavey: :toast: :wavey:
Registered on June 10, 2011, 147 Posts, 1444 Comments
Comment posted by Edwin kats on July 2, 2012 at 5:39 AM
Thanks all :wavey:

Edwin Kats
Registered on April 24, 2006, 177 Posts, 399 Comments
Comment posted by Tonia Graves on July 2, 2012 at 9:56 AM
Great image here! Nice work capturing the action and the techs all seem well-executed. Very nice work! :toast:
Registered on October 29, 2011, 92 Posts, 1035 Comments
Comment posted by keith mitchell on July 2, 2012 at 10:03 AM
Edwin it's nearly all been said,but may i add superb!

Keith. :smile:
Registered on July 12, 2008, 127 Posts, 1735 Comments
Comment posted by Danny Laredo on July 2, 2012 at 10:31 AM
Love the poses and interaction between them.
Registered on March 18, 2008, 71 Posts, 332 Comments
Comment posted by Toya Heatley on July 2, 2012 at 7:37 PM
This is an awesome image. Sharp as, perfect colour and great action. Well done!
Registered on June 13, 2012, 36 Posts, 98 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on July 2, 2012 at 8:02 PM
This is awesome Edwin. Great action and excellent detail in both birds. Nature photography at it's finest :eek:

Ken Archer
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on July 4, 2012 at 12:08 AM
Wonderful image! The bg is wonderful and the action super. Sharp faces and the lichen really add to this superb image. Sharon :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments
Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on July 4, 2012 at 6:07 AM
Hi Ed, great work, excellent timing, well executed. :toast:

Hope to see Christian posting soon. :wink:

All the best
Steve :wavey:
Registered on March 25, 2007, 189 Posts, 1064 Comments
Comment posted by Edwin kats on July 4, 2012 at 6:12 AM
Thanks all :wavey:

@Steve.....He's 7 years old now, so can't be long :biggrin:

Edwin
Registered on April 24, 2006, 177 Posts, 399 Comments