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Hawfinch

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Posted by John Gardner on March 28, 2006 at 2:27 PM
Finally caught up with this elusive bird. Awesome creature and enjoyed every minute of shooting them. Female came in first and I was impressed, but then the male came............ :eek:

Nikon D2X Nikkor 500mm f/4 AF-S
Posted by Dave Courtenay on March 28, 2006 at 2:41 PM
God i would to get one of these,I have only seem at distance,Very nice perch-yep jealous :toast:
Posted by Malcolm Muir on March 28, 2006 at 2:45 PM
Beautiful image John - I've yet to even see one of these. Perch, background and composition spot on.

Malcolm :toast: :toast:
Posted by Tim Munsey on March 28, 2006 at 3:12 PM
Wow John! Amazing bird and perch, with that folliage you've got to be out in the sticks somewhere. Fantastic stuff.
Good to see you've got your D2X back.

:toast: :toast: :toast:

Tim
Posted by John Varley on March 28, 2006 at 3:41 PM
A real cracker John.

John
Posted by Philip Kirkham on March 28, 2006 at 3:53 PM
Simply excellent, and shows that beak off a treat.
Best wishes
Phil :toast: :toast:
Posted by Antony on March 28, 2006 at 4:02 PM
Wow! Love it.

I think Hawfinch just went top of my hit-list.

Regards
Posted by John MacTavish on March 28, 2006 at 4:25 PM
Wow, a super shot, and what a perch.

John :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Clive_S on March 28, 2006 at 4:39 PM
This is what I call 'spit-good'. Wonderful :toast:
Posted by Justin on March 28, 2006 at 5:10 PM
Cracking shot of a beautiful species on an excellent perch.

:toast: :toast:
Posted by Peter Barritt on March 29, 2006 at 2:13 AM
bliss!!
Posted by PhilH on March 29, 2006 at 2:38 AM
Hi John,

Seen this before and liked it then, still do, cracking shot.

:toast: :toast:

Posted by Danny Green on March 29, 2006 at 4:51 AM
Hello John

What a cracking shot, I have had the pleasure in seeing this shot as a big print and it looks fantastic. Post some more.

Danny :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Christopher Wilson on March 29, 2006 at 5:32 AM
An excellent shot of a bird I have not even seen.
Lovely pose and perch and very good detail.
If I have any criticism it looks little cool/blue on my monitor, but that is probably because I am viewing on my laptop.
Posted by Paula Graham on March 31, 2006 at 12:51 PM
Wow, wow...just had a look whilst looking after Mum in Holland for the time being...what a superb shot in every way of this beautiful bird I have yet to set eyes on. Well done indeed.