2015 Goldfinch

Superbly natural and captured in mid song.  Excellent... Mike

He was saying, "Put the camera away or I'll call the cops"!  Guess he didn't think he owed me for the bird seed he devoured.  :-)  Thanks for taking the time.  Best, Len.

Hi Len,

  Beautiful image with wonderful clarity & colors.  Take care, Patsy

:-)  Thanks for the validation Patsy.  Best, Len

A treat to see nice clean colour and contrast Len.  Beautiful detail attained. I've never had much luck with Goldfinch - they sure are fast! Great to see the sparkle in his eye!

Yes, they are skittish.  But this one knows where his seed comes from. :-)  Best, Len.

Lots of great detail, colour, definition, proportions and dof. The diagonal branch is another plus in a chance shot where all too often twigs and branches can look so obtrusive. Can't think of a single negative aspect for this one.

Excellent job Len! 

Alf 

Thanks for the critique.  The hardest part of photographing these skittish creatures with a 200 mm lens is getting close enough to them. Takes a bit of patience, waiting until they become accustomed to your presence and acquiring the  confidence that you mean them no harm.  Best, Len.