Goldfinch

[Jonathan Ashton]

Camera Model Name Canon EOS-1D X
Canon 500mm f4 L IS II
Tv (Shutter Speed) 1/1000
Av (Aperture Value) 7.1
Exposure Compensation 0.333333
ISO Speed 5000
DPP4 and PSCC

I hadn't seen my camera for 3 weeks so I just had to take a few shots albeit in dismal conditions. I took this in the back garden from my hide a few days before Christmas, the light is so poor I have moved the feeding station and I for several weeks will have to sit outside..it's a hard life!
All C&C welcome.

[Colin Driscoll]

Lovely clear shot from the rear with good head turn. Probably a bit high in the frame but a difficult crop with those lower fruit.

[Arthur Morris]

Beautifully designed with the berries in mind. Head angle perfect for this pose. And a striking bird.

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[Daniel Cadieux]

Great looking bird, and I love the perch and BG. I do see a bit of a blue cast that I would likely warm up if mine.

[Stuart Philpott]

One of my favourites Jonh such pretty birds and that song is to die for. Like the cones John they really balance the comp for me. Cool BG nice head turn ,alot to like in this one John

HNY

Stu

[Jonathan Ashton]

Thanks for the feedback everyone, Dan just checked white balance and I agree with you, a sightly different CT does improve the image.

[Doug Brown]

Beautiful bird. Looks great for ISO 5000, although I do agree about the color cast.