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Goldfinch with attitude
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Goldfinch with attitude

by David Schoen

Gallery: AvianPosted May 20, 201813,097 views4 comments
With the start of the spring migration here in the Pacific Northwest, I now find that the American Goldfinch is the most common bird I am now seeing.  It didn't take long for nesting and fledging; I have already seen juveniles being fed by the male Goldfinches.  I like the pose on this male.

Iso-1000, 200-500 at 500 mm, F7 .1, 1250th, D 500, tripod, fill flash at -1, -1/3 EV, Adobe camera raw 10.3, Topaz adjust, TK sharpening action at 40%
 

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on May 20, 2018 at 7:15 PM
Love the head turn and the quirky perch. Good detail and a nice bg. You might consider taking out the second highlight in the eye.
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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on May 20, 2018 at 7:24 PM
Hi David,

I'm amazed at the low levels of noise in the newer dslr's.  Very nice results with rich colors. As Phil pointed out, the second catchlight from your flash can be cloned out.  Good job on getting this feisty finch. Well done.....................Jim
Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments
Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on May 20, 2018 at 7:51 PM
Stunningly beautiful, David.  I love the pose, the perch, all of it. 
Registered on May 27, 2017, 77 Posts, 844 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 21, 2018 at 8:41 PM
Great perch and pose, David, and excellent detail.  I think this is a female, as the males usually have a black cap or forehead patch.
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments