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Goldfinch

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Posted by Dave Bartlett on April 12, 2009 at 8:21 AM
Goldfinch
I set this up against some holly bushes to try and get the bird to pop against a dark background as the goldfinches here are in superb condition at the moment with brilliant colours. Regretting not taking more dof though, given the orientation of the bird.

Dave

1DMkIII + 500mm
1/320sec at f/4.5 and ISO400
Routine LR adjustments. About 85% of the frame.
Posted by Craig Jones on April 12, 2009 at 8:27 AM
Wow! the colours are great against that dark background, lovely image well done :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Justin on April 12, 2009 at 10:40 AM
The darker background certainly does show those wonderful colours off very well. :cool:
Posted by Barry Southon on April 12, 2009 at 10:54 AM
Dave

The dark background enhances the image IMHO.
Posted by Brett Lewis on April 12, 2009 at 3:42 PM
Nice image against that dark BG but it has lost some focus over the wing tips and tail. However, sharp where it needs to be (eye).

Brett :toast:
Posted by Major Gilbert on April 12, 2009 at 4:19 PM
Echo Bretts comments. Its sharp where it matters.
BG an added bonus.

Major.
Posted by Dawn Monrose on April 13, 2009 at 3:29 PM
Nice, good head turn. The dark background sets the bird off nicely. It looks a little cold on my monitor, but it could be my monitor seen as no-one else has mentioned it!
Posted by Dave Bartlett on April 13, 2009 at 6:08 PM
Thanks for the comments. Agree with you Dawn - since posting this I have gone for a warmer tone for subsequent versions.

Dave
Posted by Lee Newman on April 15, 2009 at 9:33 AM
Good pose, nice comp & perch. The bird stands out well against that dark background.

Lee