Lovely colors in winter

[Alexander Koenders]

These birds onley apear in Holland during winter and in poor numbers. So when we encounter them its a feest to be able to make some pictures.

Exif: Olympus ED 300 f2.8, Zuiko 2.0 converter, F5.7, 1/80 sec, ISO 640, +1 stap,

[Tony Whitehead]

Lovely composition, perch, background, colours Alexander. What bird is this? It reminds me a bit of the Redpoll which was introduced to New Zealand but they never seem to develop this much colour here.

[Alexander Koenders]

The name is "Mealy Redpoll" and onley the adult mails develop this bright red colors.

[Mike Wilson]

Very nice colors in this soft light. I think a vertical would be stronger and just a bit more sharpening too. Great image.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great setting, pose and BG. I agree that a vertical crop would work well and maybe a tad more sharpening and contrast.

[Robert O'Toole]

Love the colors and the perch shape!!!

This is a perfect canditate for an S curve, it would make the image pop off the screen. Also selective sharpening of the eye would enhance the image also.

Thanks for sharing,

Robert

[Maxis Gamez]

Lovely composition, the bird looks a little soft but that's about it for me.

[Rene Quenneville]

Alexander, I love this picture. The softness of the tones goes well with the fragility of this small fellow. Beautiful rendering, great composition.