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State Bird

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Posted by David Schoen on May 16, 2010 at 12:51 AM
State Bird
Goldfinch
iso 400, 500mm plus 12mm Kenko tube, f4.5, 1250th sec, D700, 50% of original frame
Posted by AJ Montgomery on May 16, 2010 at 12:53 AM
Beautiful bird and well captured. The silky BG and spectacular color on the bird is fabulous.
Posted by Cliff Dodge on May 16, 2010 at 1:28 PM
That background makes that bird pop out. Nice job.
Posted by Tim Todd on May 16, 2010 at 11:34 PM
I really like how the finch stands out against the background. I also like how the light shines on its back and foot. The lighting is pleasant.
Posted by Jack Graham on May 17, 2010 at 12:26 AM
,,, ditto to all comments.. and I love the tad of catchlight!
JG
Posted by David Bostock on May 17, 2010 at 10:20 PM
Wonderful capture, David. :toast: