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Gold Finch

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Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on November 3, 2008 at 3:02 PM
Gold Finch
One from last week.

Phil.

D700 sigma 800 1/500@f8 iso1600.

PP in Bibble Pro & CS2.

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Posted by Robert Lawrence on November 3, 2008 at 5:15 PM
Thats a very nice image Phil. Beautifully muted background and cracking pose.
Robert
Posted by Ian Mason on November 3, 2008 at 5:25 PM
This is a very pleasing image, kind on the eye. It has a soft feel to it - and I mean soft in a positive way. It's definitely sharp so I think it must be the balance of tones and soft light that makes it so painting-like. My goldfinch shots all seem very contrasty in comparison.
Posted by David Kjaer on November 3, 2008 at 5:50 PM
Hi Phillip

Great pose, light and BG - minor nit the perch is a little busy and competes for your attention!

David :toast:
Posted by John Robinson on November 3, 2008 at 6:35 PM
Nice shot Phil ,but I feel a horizontal would suit better.
JR
Posted by Kim Connolly on November 4, 2008 at 5:34 AM
A lovely shot of this very pretty little bird. -I like the softness of the feqathers yet there is plenty of detail.
Posted by PhilH on November 4, 2008 at 8:55 AM
Nicely controlled exposure, have to agree on the perch though...

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Posted by Magnus Hird on November 5, 2008 at 1:24 PM
Agree with Ian about the feel of the image - the bird is sharp but if feels smooth - can't find the right words for it... anyway it works well! Also agree with John that a landscape format may suit better. There've been loads of these about locally recently :smile: