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A Canadian Goldfinch for Howard


A Canadian Goldfinch for Howard
Photo Information
Copyright: Mike Hodgson (Fisher) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1540 W: 309 N: 2234] (8915)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-01-19
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 20D, Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8 L USM
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-01-19 12:06
Viewed: 1021
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I had to add this one in, just for Howard.
See, the Canadian Goldfinches are alot colder, notice how fat he is. He's been feeding on Black Oil Sunflower seeds, not only that, they puff up when it's cold.
The American Goldfinches, down South, are nice and warm. Don't get me wrong folks, there are not two different subgroups, these are American Goldfinches. They either will Migrate or stay the winter, which many do.I have well over a hundred finches at the feeder, o boy, the pocket book.
Just having some fun with you Howard, hope you had a laugh on this one. Cheers.


Mike

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Excellent shot...detail and sharpness are really good...

HI:) wonderfull shot... excellent exposition... very nice... I salute:)
....Marcin

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  • Toni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 403 W: 2 N: 316] (2034)
  • [2006-01-19 13:20]

Hi Mike
Well taken. Great position on the branch, exposure, details of the feathers and DOV.
Regards Toni

Hi Mike,
it's a cute bird. Excellent sharpness and a beautiful arrangement, thank you very much.
Bye bye
Sabine - wishnugaruda

hi mike
wouaouuu
how of details, it is splendid!!!!.
laurent

Hello Mike,

I have to agree with you this is cute, and every bit as wonderful as I have seen.

Excellent composition, details, BG...well, I guess it's perfect too :-))

Did you use a tripod?

Great posting, thank you Mike!

Excellent capture with perfect sharpness and lighting. Well done Mike. :)

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1576 W: 5 N: 2180] (12248)
  • [2006-01-19 16:10]

Bonjour Mike!

Une belle prise de ce beau Canadien.Félicitations pour la netteté et les détails.

Merci pour l'envoie.

Joseph

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  • optic Gold Star Critiquer [C: 322 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-01-19 20:29]

Hello Mike,
Very nice Goldfinches, composition is great i like the blurred background & clear detail on bird.

Happy new year... a bit later :-)

Christian

Hi Mike ,

A great pic , it is pin sharp and the details are excellent.

By the way was this shot sitting in a hide?

Thanks for sharing

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2006-01-20 1:24]

Wooow ! What a lovely Goldfinchthat you have very well captured ! Great quality shot and a pleasure for my eyes. I also appreciate the complementary note... Congratulations Mike and thanks for sharing.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2703 W: 74 N: 8857] (30219)
  • [2006-01-20 3:09]

Well earned smile now, critique later :-)

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2006-01-20 3:49]

Hello Mike!
Wonderful capture.POV,clear details,framing,
pose of bird and composition are excellent.
TFS...:-)

Excellent DOF and detail. POV is very good and the background works really well.

Nicely done

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  • Dando Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 637 W: 32 N: 792] (3084)
  • [2006-01-20 4:19]

Brilliant composition, great detail and texture. Love the gold colours of this Goldfinch, very beautiful. TFS.
Dean.

Thanx for thinkin' of me old pal, old buddy:-)
Very well done, like it alot..He does look a bit cuter, fluffed-up.
But mine is more handsome! ;-}}
Howard

Excellent close up. Good sharpness and details. Well done Mike.

Nice goldfinch shot. Sharpness, details and colors are just perfect. Well composed. Nice green BG.

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