An old Goldfinch Shot

Gallery: AvianPosted August 11, 2014261 views15 comments

I was digging back in my records to find the original of a shot I took a few years ago and ran across this one from the same session that I didn't bother processing at the time. The one I was looking for also had most of the flowers in the focal plane, so they were very sharp. In some ways I like the slight softness to them in this image as it tends to focus my attention more on the bird. If you're interested in comparing the two, I posted the other one here: http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/ic.cgi?a=vp&pr=174157&CGISESSID=0166fe48f01a5d46746835205d19b259&u=11211

1Div, 500mm f4 ISL + 1.4TC, Jobu Gimbal on Gitzo legs, f8, 1/4000, iso 1000 (I think I was trying to get take-off shots), -1/3 stop exposure compensation, pattern metering, aperture priority. Processed in LR5 & CS6. Cropped to 5.4MP from a horizontal 16MP original. Taken at 7:02 pm on June 1st, 2011.

Comments are always appreciated.

Thanks,

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by John Neukirch on August 12, 2014 at 7:09 AM

You certainly rediscovered a gem, the yellow finch along side the red of the flowers is quite pleasing to the eye. A wonderful pose and perfect BG that makes the subjects pop.

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Comment posted by John Tobias on August 12, 2014 at 9:37 AM

A great find in the old files! I like the color and detail in the goldfinch. I do wish the columbine blooms were sharper. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Bob McQuade on August 12, 2014 at 10:39 AM

Shades of Alan Murphy! Nice shot, Dennis! Great BG, sharp subject.

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on August 12, 2014 at 10:59 AM

Wow. A strikingly beautiful photograph.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on August 12, 2014 at 12:32 PM

This is real nice Dennis. I followed the link to the other image, if I had to choose I would pick the first one but they are both outstanding. Such a complimentary color scheme and super clean BG.

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Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on August 12, 2014 at 2:00 PM

This is wonderful, Denis!
Perfect perch and BG.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on August 12, 2014 at 3:30 PM

Really nice one Dennis ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on August 12, 2014 at 3:40 PM

Lovely image Dennis and what a great surprise to uncover. Ventured back at the previous post mentioned above and although this is a fine image, I prefer the other- I think not only because of the detail throughout the image, but also the darker background, which allows the finch to really standout.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on August 12, 2014 at 10:44 PM

gorgeous colors Dennis. Great composition and BG.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on August 13, 2014 at 4:44 PM

A really gorgeous shot Dennis, love the background, comp, position of the bird, lighting and details. The only thing I could ask for would be a little more depth of field to get all of the flower in focus, but that's very minor and this is a super shot as posted.

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Comment posted by Emily Kent on August 14, 2014 at 12:21 AM

The two primary colors really stand out against the subdued background. Lovely!

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on August 14, 2014 at 3:17 PM

The color combination here is fantastic. I don't mind the variable focal plane. At least the larger, open flowers are all on the same plane, which makes the "layers" work even better together.

Max

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Comment posted by David Haynes on August 15, 2014 at 1:55 AM

Wow Dennis....How did you lose sight of this one. Simply stellar in every way. I like the in focus and out of focus flowers as it adds dimension to the image. I simply love the background and the perch is over the top. Great pose. Excellent exposure. Simply stunning Dennis.

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Comment posted by David Bogener on August 15, 2014 at 4:36 PM

Wonderful image Dennis. Nicely composed. Nice pose from the bird and I love the mostly in focus perch.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on August 16, 2014 at 6:24 PM

Sweet, sweet perched shot Dennis..
They just don't get any better than this

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