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House Finch (Male)


House Finch (Male)
Photo Information
Copyright: Gregory Lazzaro (glazzaro) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 485 W: 112 N: 1273] (4497)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-11-19
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D2X, Nikkor 70-200mm f:2.8 D VR, Digital RAW
Exposure: f/6.2, 1/160 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-11-22 10:20
Viewed: 984
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Good Morning

Another shot taken from the log that I made into a feeder. I am quite pleased with how well this log has served to take better portrait like shots of birds. I have now even seen Blue Jays and Cardinals landing on this, though I was not prepared at the time to get the shot. Working on some additional ideas I hope to try out if the rain ever stops. Well, hope you like the shot.

Greg



Tripod : Yes
Lens : Nikon 70-200mm F 2.8
Focal Len : 125mm
Flash : No
Exposure Mode : Program Auto
Metering Mode : Multi-Pattern
Exposure : -1.0 EV
Shutter : 1/160
F Stop : F 6
ISO : 100

Family:

Fringillidae, Finches view all from this family

Description:

5-6" (13-15 cm). Sparrow-sized. Most adult males bright red on crown, breast, and rump, but less extensively so than male Cassin's and Purple Finches. Female has plain, unstriped head and heavy streaking on light underside. Immature males less highly colored, often orangish or yellowish on head and breast.

Habitat:

In the East, cities and residential areas; in the West, Chaparral, deserts, and orchards, as well as coastal valleys that were formerly forested with redwood, cedar, or Douglas fir but have now become suburban.

Nesting:

3-5 bluish, lightly streaked or spotted eggs, with each pair breeding 2-4 times a summer; tightly woven, compact nest set in a bush, thicket, natural cavity, or on a building.

Range:

Resident throughout West, from southern Canada to southern Mexico, and east to Nebraska. Introduced and now widespread in eastern North America.
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  • Great 
  • Dave Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 47 N: 674] (2171)
  • [2005-11-22 11:46]

Very beautiful! Another fabulous shot for us to feast our eyes on.
Nicely done, as always.
Many thanks,
Dave

A great capture, stunning detail. The bird is gorgeous. I love the tilt of her head and the red on her chest is stunning.
Can't wait to see more.
Thanks for posting.

Hello Gregory, very good moment you captured! Nice composition! Very well done!

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  • Aramok Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 927 W: 103 N: 1420] (4885)
  • [2005-11-22 15:20]

fantastic composition and a great idea.

this is a lovely picture of a bird I have not seen before. The detail in it is wonderful.

A beautiful shot, pin sharp with all the subtleties of tone captured. I think you're going to have to change the log occasionally, though - or we're all going to get "log déjà vu!" :)
Nigel.

Super image! Great composition with the treelog acting as a base for your image. The sharpness and colours are fantastic and I'm mostly in awe about the great bokeh in the background. I'm impressed!

Excellent close-up shot of this finely detailed finch with nice lighting. :)

Hello Gregory,

He is indeed quite lovely and you have captured him well.

Amazing details, colors, lighting, and POV.

Another very fine composition, thank you.

Hi Gregory

Very well composed shot. Great POV. Nice close details. Clarity and sharpness are spot on. Good depth of colour and great pose. TFS.

Good shot and the log is a great idea for a feed, much better than some others that have appeared on TN.
Great focus and good POV and sharpness, well done.

Hi Greg,
I think you are getting some stunning shots from your log feeder here. What is great is that they are in such a natural looking environment. The detail is super fine here. Beautiful coloring, and the OOF backround is perfect. Superb shot!
Scott

  • Great 
  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2306 W: 324 N: 4306] (16856)
  • [2005-11-23 11:55]

Gregory, I need a log like this.

Another stunning capture of a bird.

I do enjoy composition, pose, bg, sharpness and dof.

Congratulations.

Hi Greg,
Excellent capture, good sharp detail and colours. Great pose and POV.
Nicely composed and good exposure.
Thanks for posting.

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