Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)

[Jonathan Ashton]

From my hide in the backyard Procapture mode

OM-1 150-400mm
Focal Length (35 mm conversion) : 839.0mm
ISO: 5000
Exposure compensation : 0.0 EV
Exposure mode : Manual exposure
Shutter : 1/4000 sec
Aperture : F5.6

ACR/PSCC

[Dorian Anderson]

This is so sweet! I love that the toes are just touching the perch, and I like the subtle wing blur you achieved. Perch is interesting, background is beautiful, and pose and composition work perfectly. One of the best frames you've posted. Bravo.

[James Babbitt]

I am envious that you can shoot this bird in your backyard. Spent a lot of time this year in Portugal and Spain and never captured an image of this bird as nice as this. Great wing position shows the subtle colors of the flanks and sides. Image to be proud of.

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Jon ... a very nicely executed frame of the starting Goldfinch . Details , sharpness and tones looking very good .
Comp does look ok , I would prefer a 3x2 ratio ...

Have you used a warming filter in front of the lens ? To me the WB does look again off .... but you were there , will hold back with a neutralized RP . Colors are subjective at times ...

TFS Andreas

[Joseph Przybyla]

Hi Jon, I agree with all the positive comments. Nice work, I like the image a lot. Thank you for sharing.

[William Dickson]

Perfectly captured Jon....Good work....Flight pose, perch, detail all very nice....The BG works well and the colours on the bird look good....Been doing this type of photography for a wee while now.....It is difficult but so rewarding when it all comes together....

Will

[Daniel Cadieux]

Yes and yes! This is the best one yet from your backyard series. I love the foot positions. Keep it up!

[Paul Burdett]

Late to this one Jonathan, but a gem of a shot! Cheers.