Goldfinch

[jack williamson]

This is a setup. Nikon D700, 1.4tc, 300mm f2.8, tripod. 1/1000, f7.1, iso 640. Adjusted exposure, wb, clarity in acr. Small curves and small s/h and usm in cs3.

The perch is a madonna lily seed pod. Time 10:10 am.

[Jonathan Ashton]

This is a fine looking set up, there appears to be a little noise in the image but nothing excessive. I like the composition and the complimentary colours. You may wish considering brightening the eye a little bit. The tail is behind one of the stems, but does it really matter?

[Frank Schauf]

Very nice shot. Great background, real nice perch, and great pose, and excellent comp.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Jack, yes to an awesome setup. loved the image design and the BG. the symmetry of the pods makes this one extra special. Well done.

[Jim Crosswell]

Great image Jack! I like the image design, pose, HA, perch and BG.

[Carmelo Cannova]

Beautiful shot . Really like the perch and BG.

Carmelo

[Dave Leroy]

Very well done. Lots to like about this one. Colors are lovely and I really like the nice DoF and sharpness.

[Jack Breakfast]

lovely, sweet, soft colors...very nice indeed...

[Rhys Marsh]

Love the framing in the seed pods, and very complementary BG colors. Great work!

[jack williamson]

I thank you all for your comments.

Jack

[arash_hazeghi]

great pose and nice light, I like how you have framed it and that the bird is perched in between the two flowers. great work

[Mital Patel]

Fantastic setup photography. excellent wall hanger.

[jack williamson]

Thanks Arash and Mital.

Jack

[Steve Canuel]

What a nice shot Jack. The overall gold tone is perfect for this bird. A very natural looking set up shot to me.

[Robert vanMierop]

Great shot. As for the tail behind the stem, I actually prefer that as it looks less "posed". Beautiful.