House Finch male

Gallery: AvianPosted October 2, 2017377 views8 comments

iso 320, 600mm, f10, 320th, D850, 80% full frame (38 MP) , tripod, no flash, Topaz Adjust, TK sharpening action at 30%, No noise reduction. View large for accurate color. This camera has a tendency not to accentuate reds. This is a late morning shot taken at 11 am.

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8 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on October 2, 2017 at 9:52 PM

Excellent image quality and one of your classically beautiful perches, David. Did you splurge for the 850?

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on October 3, 2017 at 12:59 PM

Nice image David. Pleasing tones and a nice bird/perch/background

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on October 3, 2017 at 1:03 PM

Terrific IQ, especially in the larger version. Well done.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on October 3, 2017 at 2:37 PM

Dang, another D850! I think the minimizing reds is a good thing, but it is probably correctable in camera. Well made shot.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on October 4, 2017 at 1:11 PM

Nice, calm image. Great contrast between the bird and its BG - the branch is attractive in itself. Well done shot, David ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on October 4, 2017 at 1:39 PM

Hi David
It looks like the D850 has taken the day with great looking photos, nice work.
Peter

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on October 4, 2017 at 2:36 PM

Great job on this one; everything is working. Nice perch with the moss and lichen. The uniform green background contrasts nicely with the finch. Nice pose and good detail in the finch.

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on October 7, 2017 at 11:01 AM

Hi David,

I like the comp, although the color is unusual for a male house finch. Typical male house finches color can range from yellow, orange, to a more strawberry red color. This bird may still be developing its adult coloration. If you feel that the camera has captured the color accurately, then I conclude that this is the bird's natural color. The finch is nice and sharp with an ideal perch and BG. Well done..........................Jim

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