Doing my best to get them while they are here. All images taken with minus 1-1/3 compensation. These birds are very prone to blown highlights even in cloudy conditions so great care has to be taken to retain highlight detail. I hope you aren't tiring of these little bright beauties.
Holy Cow Andy...beautiful captures. The detail is remarkable. Were these shot from blind? Whatever your gear and settings, don't change a thing...these are perfect.
I never tire of goldfinches Andy!! I had one goldfinch visit my zinnias all summer. He became accustomed to me as I watched him rip the seed heads apart!!LOL!! I am so tickled because I have over 100 new zinnia seedlings growing in my original pot thanks to the little goldfinch. I guess I won't need to purchase seeds this year!! LOL!! http://www.pbase.com/cympearson/goldfinches
How could we EVER get tired of beautiful shots like these Andy. Some of the best G-F shots that I've seen yet.
Beautifully done. The feather detail is terrific and you captured nice "expressions" too. Good isolation of the subjects, too.
Very high praise Frank and I thank you very much. These are either from a blind or crouched in/beside a bush. Thanks Dave. I checked your photos and you should have a great time photographing your new friends. My wife has Zinnias planted but I haven't seen any birds on them. I showed your photos to her and she said to tell you they were too cute. Thanks Louie. Thanks very much Frank. By the way this weekend will be beautiful because I have to work. Thanks Gary. Thanks for taking a look Baxter.
