Bullfinch

[John Robinson]

Bullfinch
From the farm hide . Natural perch believe it or not!
D200 Sigma 50-500
200 ISO
250th @f8
Contrast down 1 in camera.
70% of frame.
Getting scarce around here of late>
Tidied end of twig up a little. Don't like the plain backdrop but that,s where it landed.
Cheers
JohnR

[gustav kiburg]

very nice john , love the colours , and the branch ,

[Bill Dix]

Sweet. Love the bird, the head turn, the perch. And I know you're not a fan of smooth BG, but I think this one's lovely. Well exposed, too.

[Karl Egressy]

Very nice overall including the perch, background and pose. Also Excellent IQ and colors, John.

[John Robinson]

Thanks for your comments guys. It is encouraging to read them. I am a little restricted in my subjects these days but I,ve had some good times over the years.>
Cheers
JohnR

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Excellent pose here John!
Lovely light also, this must be one of those hard to miss species since it has such coloration! I am not familiar with this specie but I bet is a small guy! the tiny hooked bill is what catches my eye. Love the pose, BG and I wish the perch was not broken.

[John Robinson]

Thanks all
Juan
yes very colourful but getting rarer in my part of England. Don't know why.
About the size of a plump Sparrow !!
John

[Grace Scalzo]

Great looking bird and I love the bg. Could reduce the noise some, and I do wish that the perch wasn't broken.

[Mike Landwehr]

A lovely image, John. Well placed subject, with plenty of space to look into. I love the simplicity of the image. It gives full attention to a great subject.

[John Robinson]

Thanks all
Was a natural elderberry perch sticking out off a n old bush in a bramble patch. Couldnt do much about it I,m affraid . Good point taken though- use an artificial perch in future !!
Cheers
JR

[Satish Ranadive]

Spectacular image of beautiful finch with beautiful colors and nice details.
I like the pose with very nice HA,his grip on nice perch,beautiful BG and composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Super John super excellent exposure and details one of your best I'd say. If it was mine I would get rid of the upright stumpy bit at the base of the tail

[Frank Schauf]

Beautiful and colorful image.

[Neil Burton]

Nice one John, a bird I am yet to capture. Nice perch too ;)

[Bret Goddard]

Another fine shot!