House Finch in the Afternoon

[Paul Lagasi]

Most of the migrating birds are gone now, most of the winter birds haven't arrived yet....so I decided to go to a local Wildlife Garden, to see what was around. The late afternoon light was perfect...I was unable to move they were nervous birds. This male was very cooperative. Thanks for looking

D300
300 2.8
f2.8
1/640
iso - 800
handheld
cropped

[Dan Busby]

Hey Paul - this would make a great Christmas card! I love the way all the features are angling to the upper left from the lower right. Excellent composition for me. I wonder if that eye could be brightened, just a little ...

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

My first thoughts too were this would make a wonderful Christmas card. Lovely composition and I very much like your choice of DOF. Thanks for sharing.

[denise ippolito]

Paul, The composition and pose are lovely. I like the idea of a Christmas card!!

[Raymond Barlow]

hey Paul, beautiful image, nice soft light and the environment really is sweet.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Hey, I recognize that very perch! Haven't there in a while - I should make a visit soon. Have they started filling the feeders there yet?

P.S. I'll echo the Xmas card sentiment. I do wish the face and back were better lit though.

[Paul Lagasi]

Thank You All..Lightened up the eye and shadow area...
Dan, main feeder behind office had seed, not sure about the others on the trails.. ....