Bullfinch (Domherre)

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• Argus (35107)
• [2009-01-09 6:52]

Hej Gert,
A very fine portrait of Domherren.
You caught this male from a fine low POV in the snow and the technical quality is faultless. The composition and lighting are great too.
I would very much like to take such a shot here but they are quite rare in our part of Scania and we have not yet succeeded in attracting them to our bird feeders.
Thanks for deligting us with this beauty,
Hälsningar,
Ivan

Den lilla snön som vi hade är borta nu och det är 5 gr plus och grått igen:((

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• uleko (2877)
• [2009-01-09 6:53]

Hej Gert,
Very nice to see you as my neighbour today and with a superb capture of a Bullfinch! I haven't seen one of those for ages - maybe they'll come here if we get snow. As usual technically perfect and I love the colours against the snow! Well done!
TFS and cheers Ulla

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• Morigann (100)
• [2009-01-09 7:40]

Hello Gert,
A very beautiful Capture with amazing colours, good light and clear details. This bird is very photogenic.
Well done.
Pierre

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• boreocypriensis (34071)
• [2009-01-09 8:12]

Hi Gert, a lovely captur of this beautifully coloured bullfinch in a fine composition.
TFS and cheers,
Bayram

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• ralfsworld (6266)
• [2009-01-09 8:18]

Hej Gert
Really nice shot of this colorful guy presented with good quality.
Well done
Hälsningar
Ralf

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• maurydv (16676)
• [2009-01-09 9:00]

Ciao Gert,
meravigliosa immagine di ciuffolotto catturato con straordinaria definizione in una splendida postura a terra sulla neve, mentre mangia i semi di girasole, eccellenti POV basso e DOF, perfetta gestione dell'esposizione a luce mista, molto belli i colori.
TFS.
Maurizio

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• PeterZ (17640)
• [2009-01-09 9:02]

Hello Gert,
Beautiful photo of this Bullfinch in great contrasting colours. Excellent sharpness and low POV. Very good composition and eye-contact.
Regards,
Peter

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• cloud (4689)
• [2009-01-09 9:13]

Hello Gert,
I see you was enticing the bird with seeds and result is superb, beautiful colours and sharpness, chose low POV very well.
Regards, Pawel

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• haraprasan (17792)
• [2009-01-09 9:33]

Hi Gert,
A nice capture of this beautiful bullfinch. Superb sharp details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• siggi (16364)
• [2009-01-09 9:46]

Hello Gert
Very nice POV.Light and colors are also very good.Sharp images with nice details in the plumage.Very good composition.
Best regards Siggi

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• red45 (30243)
• [2009-01-09 9:53]
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Hello Gert!

Absolutelly superb capture of Domherre. These birds were also common in Poland, I remember them well from my childhood. But now they're gone and I hunt for them many years without success. Back to your photo - excellent details, red shades on bird's breast and belly, POV. I'm not sure about white ballance - isn't snow too blue maybe?

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• nglen (32250)
• [2009-01-09 10:56]

Hi Gert. I have only seen the Bullfinch once in the garden and that was just for a few moments. This is such a beautiful looking bird i can see why you have it on christmas cards. You have taken this one with your usual fine detail and bright colours. I like you low POV. well done TFS.
Nick..

PS this is the camera and lens i am now using and try to get Joey to try the lens.

PS this is the

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• jaycee (21912)
• [2009-01-09 11:48]

Hi Gert,

This Bullfinch surrounded by all the snow is beautiful (and surely cold). He seems to be looking at you out of the side of his eye. The dark eye shines through the black feathers. Excellent colors and details of the face, wing, and plumage. Superb lighting and composition.

Jane

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• Silvio2006 (41532)
• [2009-01-09 12:23]

Ciao Gert, wonderful bird in the snow, fantastic colors, great details and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• euroblinkie (10197)
• [2009-01-09 12:40]

hello Gert

beautiful picture
veru good colours and sharpness
great shot
greeting lou

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• wishnugaruda (16720)
• [2009-01-09 12:40]

Hi Gert,
it's always amazing to see them, he is wearing this wonderful red colours, she with the rose feathers.
I have 2 couples in my garden every year, sometimes they come together - that's a wonderful moment!
Thanks for your good shot, I like it
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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• fragman (17649)
• [2009-01-09 12:49]

nice and sharp, TFS Ori

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• Noisette (3975)
• [2009-01-09 13:26]

hello Gert
a great capture of this bullfinch in the snow. I like the colors and the sharpness, a very fine composition.
very well done
Jacqueline

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• CeltickRanger (15233)
• [2009-01-09 16:40]

hello Gert

excellent photo of this beautiful bird shot with very fine
at the level of the bird low POV, also very fine framing
with leaving a good space in front of the bird,
excellent sharpness and details, and the catch-light
render the image more beautiful, TFS

Asbed

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• Janice (18648)
• [2009-01-09 17:10]

It might be common for you Gert, but I don't remember seeing one before. I do like the colour of his pink breast, and the black and pink but show up well against the white snow.
I am so pleased you feed your birds in winter. Many must die in the cold if they can't get food,
TFS
Janice

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• Miss_Piggy (7377)
• [2009-01-09 23:46]

Hallo Gert
Just when you think you have found the most gorgeous bird or the most stunning image, Gert come and messes every thought around in your head when he pulls out another delightful "common” bird out of his hat. This is such a perfect created bird. I just love that tiny patch of royal blue between the rests of its feathers. It is unique and very special and one can almost compare it to a human's birth mark. Like always you have captured this beauty with great clarity and detail. Focus, sharpness and overall presentation is super and there are plenty of unmentioned details to appreciate and admire. The eaten seed shells in the snow rounds of this exquisite image to its fullest. I cannot but be mad about it.
Best regards.
Anna

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• crs (3543)
• [2009-01-09 23:55]

Hello Gert,

This image is showing the bird in a very nice manner. I like the strong colors of bird's plumage as well at the contrast with the white snow. You have made very good use of the light rendering well the snow and the colors of the bird.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

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• Juyona (15577)
• [2009-01-10 3:00]

Hola amigo,
preciosa captura,
los colores son magníficos sobre la nieve,
muchos saludos Gert y Siv.
feliz año nuevo.

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• sandpiper2 (14141)
• [2009-01-10 3:18]

Hi Gert

It's a great shot, stands outs really well against the snowy background. Beautiful rich colours, great composition and excellent sharpness.

Chris

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• smitha (3753)
• [2009-01-10 3:44]

Hello Gert,
Excellent close up shot of the Bullfinch.Very apt POV, exact sharpness and details. I liked the pose captured here with slightly opened beak.
Thanks for the share,
Smitha.

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• Alex99 (18601)
• [2009-01-10 12:11]

Hi Gert.
Step by step I catch up with you and your new shots. This species is widespread in Russia but in our southern area I have never met it. I am glad that you managed to find this bird and have taken so nice photo. As usual exposure is spot on and reproduction of such various colours tones of the image is refined. My lovely sharpness is great at the picture too. Well done and best wishes.
Alexei.

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• joey (24727)
• [2009-01-10 15:01]

Hi Gert,
a very good shot of this Bullfinch!
I saw one of these for the first time a few days ago but didn't get any decent shots :-(
Very well composed.
Superb detail.
Great exposure.

Very well done,
Joe

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• fiyo (10618)
• [2009-01-14 1:50]

Hello Gert,
Very well exposed, with excellent sharpness, detail, DOF and colors.Very well done!

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• gerhardt (11585)
• [2009-01-22 1:30]
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Hello MF, I trust you are well. I have to say I have travelled to Lesotho to see some snow in our winter. Exceptional experience for me. Always nice to see your photos. Take care.

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• jusninasirun (7662)
• [2009-01-26 6:16]

Hi Gert,

Such a brilliant capture against the white snow and yet exposing the bird beautifully here. I like the colorful plumage in vivid details in tact sharp focus. Fine showing with the framing so pleasing in harmony with the natural setting.

TFS and best regards,
Jusni

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• bikefifty (596)
• [2009-02-23 14:59]

Gert,

I might be a little late, but I think this is a great picture. The color of the bird fits well with the back ground. We don't see this bird in Norther Illinois so it is fun to see your colorful pictures.

TFS - Bob