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Cool At Last!


Cool At Last!
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Copyright: Jane Magen (jaycee) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-05
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon SX10IS
Exposure: f/5.7, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-06 8:16
Viewed: 334
Points: 52
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
HOUSE FINCH

Carpodacus mexicanus

The amount and deepness of the red that appears on the males is dependent on the amount of carotenoid pigments in the bird's food during molting. The color may vary from pale yellow to deep red. Studies have shown that females prefer males with the brightest and reddist color, as this may be an indication of the bird's health. These birds feed on seeds and fruits.

The eastern populations of this bird are descendents from illegally caged birds that were released on Long Island, NY in 1940. From Long Island the released birds spread out in all directions and now populate most of the eastern US. It is interesting to note that the eastern birds have developed migratory behavior, which doesn't exist in the western birds.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2395 W: 94 N: 5542] (17634)
  • [2009-10-06 8:22]

Hello Jane,
Great photo of this House Finch in very beautiful colours. The whole photo has splendid contrasting colours. Very sharp finch an a lovely pose. Excellent POV, blue sky as BG and composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 609 W: 0 N: 541] (3164)
  • [2009-10-06 8:38]

Hi Jane,
Today we are neighbors. Again an excellent catch of you. My congratulations.
Have a beautiful day,
Adrian

Jane
Wonderful house finch!
Lovely colors, details and the sky is wonderful!
Mariana

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3821 W: 190 N: 11376] (35063)
  • [2009-10-06 9:10]
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Hello Jane,
A delightful composition withthe framing of the oak leaves, the blue sky Bg and the POV make this an attractive capture of a male House Finch. The lighting and catch light in the eye add to the appeal.
I guess what you describe as cool is still a hot summer for usin the north. Today it has been sunny with a temp of about 56 F!
Thanks and cheers,
Ivan

Hello Jane,

A really beautiful capture with lovely coloration, sharpness & fine details. Great POV, pose & BG.

Glad to see you back on TN & nice to hear that its cooling off for your area.

Very nicely done & TFS.

Best wishes

Umar

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2912 W: 34 N: 8640] (32202)
  • [2009-10-06 10:23]

Hi Jane. Are things starting to cool down at last. This little House Finch looks happy with itself.It looks like it has a smile on its face. Taken with fine detail and natural colours. This picture has your trade mark blue sky. Well done . TFS.
Nick..

Hello Jane,
Thanks to teach this one wonder to us of bird for my stranger. Good POV.
TFS. Ferran

Hi BSJ,

Outstanding shot of a pretty house finch from a fine low POW!
Amazingly clear and sharp, well composed and focused too.
A truly impressive capture Sister. I love his pose too.
TFS and have a nice night!

LBB

Hello Jane,
Beautiful POV, composition & details of the house finch by you; in the most peculiar way i.e. Jaycee style. TFS
Regards-Subhash

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1378 W: 56 N: 4747] (16330)
  • [2009-10-06 10:59]

Hello Jane,
This is a lovely shot! Great details, very nice POV. The bird is captured in a very nice pose.
Best regards Siggi

Ciao Jane, splendid bird in nice pose, wonderful natural colors, good details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-10-06 12:21]

Hi Jane,you're back whit a classic of your your style...and as you know i like a lot this kind of pics whit the low point of view and the sky as background....a better way to present differents and interestings birds.My best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

Hello Jane,
a very beautiful of the House Finch taken with splendid natural colours in a great pose, excellent POV and composition
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

hello Jane
beautiful pose and very good composition,with good light natural colours and good details,a fine photo output!
TFS thanks for sharing
Nasos

hello Jane

a beautiful photo of the House Finch male with a very fine POV
and specially the way it is framed on the image, fine focus
excellent sharpness and details, beautiful luminosity,
the catch-light render the photo more beautiful, TFS

Asbed

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2009-10-06 19:31]

Hi Jane,
The sun is shining in good old Arizona I see, we have cloud, rain, snow and wind. Your little friend here is sharp, detailed and well colored, even in the strong light. Thanks for sharing this nice image Jane.
Rick

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 717 W: 37 N: 1558] (5011)
  • [2009-10-06 21:29]

Hello Jane,
Finally arrived back in Brisbane after five weeks away, now I need a rest to get over the one I've just had.

Great shot of this House Finch, Pin sharp with a perfect blue sky back drop,

All the best, Cheers Rick :)

Hi Jane,
A really wonderfull capture with great coloration, backround and sharpness. TFS and Regards,
Deniz

Hello Jane,
Beautiful shot of this cute house finch with lovely pose.
Great composition.
TFS and regards, Bahadır

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2009-10-07 15:04]

Hello Jane

A lovely pose with very good detail and eye contact.

James

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  • jmirah Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 506 W: 5 N: 1135] (4665)
  • [2009-10-07 16:16]

Hi Jane
Beautiful color but again, you are the Master of bird photography...TFS
Jim

very beautiful finch and its nice shot. focus, colors and composition among branches very nice, Jane. shiny eye iris also looks very nice. thanks for sharing, best wishes
Ahmet

Hi Sister Jane.
Very nice picture of this Pretty and cute bird..
I like pose color and details is perfect...TFS.
Regards
Leyla

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2575] (9085)
  • [2009-10-10 6:27]

Hi Jane,
another beautiful shot from you. The sharpness is splendid and I like the blue sk as the background.
Very vute bird and the eyes are shining and the feathers are so locvely.
well presented and superbs composition.

regrds,
Foozi

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2009-10-20 12:35]

Hi Jane
Great capture .There coming to my area at the moment.You had capture a great POV and your image is reallysharp with good plumage detail.I also like your subject pose.
TFS Michel

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3585 W: 143 N: 5672] (18539)
  • [2009-10-22 22:17]

Hi Jane.
Wonderful. Full of lights and bright colours shot. Great POV and fine image of the bird surrounding with impressive branches against superb blue sky. Details of the bird are extreme. My compliments and best regards.
Alexei.

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