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Bullfinch

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Posted by John Robinson on April 25, 2008 at 3:57 PM
Bullfinch
Bullfinch at pool.
Always a delight to see and they always come in pairs too.
Usual pool setup
D200 Sigma 100-300mm.
Contrast down one
80th second F8
85 % of frame.
Hope you like .
JohnR
Posted by Craig Nash on April 25, 2008 at 4:01 PM
How many different species have you photographed at your pool. Is it situated in a wood or closer to home. I love Bullfinches but my Pear tree doesnt!!! Lovely
Posted by John Robinson on April 25, 2008 at 4:16 PM
Thanks Craig
Ones I've got decent shots of - about 52.- thats in thirty years. Its in the middle of Wyre Forest,but near to old meadows etc so there's a good mix of species.The other pool now gone was a temporary one in more open country.
Cheers
John
Posted by Ian Macdermott on April 25, 2008 at 6:36 PM
Great shot as usual John,

I love bullfinches too but have to travel a bit to find mine :toast: :toast:
Posted by Frederic Desmette on April 26, 2008 at 2:54 AM
Very nice.
Frederic
Posted by Dave Bartlett on April 26, 2008 at 3:49 AM
Great shot John, really enjoying these pool images :toast:

Dave
Posted by Edwin kats on April 26, 2008 at 5:18 AM
Great shot. Lovely drop on his beak.
You have a very nice place there.
Thanks for the exif :wavey:

Edwin Kats
Posted by Paul Inglis on April 26, 2008 at 6:28 AM
Hi John,

Very nice shot! 52 species from one pool - nice!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by eric weight on April 26, 2008 at 9:01 AM
Great shot John. You've probably answered this omewhere else, but is it a raised pool or a sunken hide, because you have a much lower PoV than on previous shots? Or is it maybe a remote shot?
:toast: :toast: Eric
Posted by John Robinson on April 26, 2008 at 9:21 AM
Thanks all - for your imterest..
Eric
Two things - first of all the bird is a little farther away which gives the impression of a slightly lower viewpoint. Secondly the bird is a few inches above the water which also makes quite a difference. .

Cheers
John R
Posted by Paula Graham on April 26, 2008 at 1:07 PM
Another 'pool' shot to drool over!
Posted by Andy Bate on April 26, 2008 at 3:00 PM
my fav shot so far!
Posted by Andy Bate on April 26, 2008 at 3:00 PM
my fav shot so far!
Posted by eric weight on April 27, 2008 at 1:44 AM
I see it now, thanks John.
Posted by KIM on April 27, 2008 at 8:22 AM
A beautiful shot John, would love to see your pool!! :biggrin: