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House Finch On Ice

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7 replies
Posted by Geoff Shapiro on December 21, 2008 at 8:33 PM
I think I've had enough of the arctic weather for awhile and I believe the birds have had enough too. The finches (and others) are staying close to the food source these days, including this male house finch.

20D, 300/4 + 1.4x, 1/250 @ f8, ISO 400, EC -1/3
Posted by Erik Lundh on December 21, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Geoff,
I love the shot. Perfect dof and the bird is tack sharp. Sure tells a story.
Posted by Cliff Dodge on December 22, 2008 at 12:54 AM
Beautiful shot. Looks like it was pretty windy there with the ice on the side of the branches, and cold. And everything Erik said.
Posted by Craig Strand on December 22, 2008 at 1:54 AM
A beautiful capture Geoff, Love the finches colors, your composition and BG, congrats!
Posted by Geoff Shapiro on December 22, 2008 at 8:58 AM
Cliff - it was calm when I took the picture but I do believe it was a bit windy during the night when the ice formed as you see it (too one side of the branches).

Thanks for commenting (all).
Posted by Mark Hudon on December 22, 2008 at 7:50 PM
Real nice one, Geoff. The photo is sharp, the color as well as the light is nice.
Posted by David Cobb on December 23, 2008 at 12:00 AM
This is a beaut Geoff, the color and ice blend so well.

David M. Cobb
Posted by Geoff Shapiro on December 24, 2008 at 2:36 AM
Thanks for all the replies. I really do appreciate them.