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  1. 12-31-2009, 01:46 PM #1
    Keith Bauer
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    Went up to the Sandia Crest near Albuquerque yesterday with BPN Moderator Doug Brown and BPN Member Gary Rouleau. Had a great time photographing the Rosy Finches. Conditions were extremely cold, windy and blowing snow, but it made for some nice opportunities.

    I was pleased with this image of a Black Rosy Finch on a nice snowy perch.
    Thanks in advance for your comments and critique.

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    Hey Keith, That's a new race for me, so thanks! This one is excellent: perfect EXP and perfect head angle for this body position. Love the snow and the pine (?) needles, the breast and belly feather detail, the upturned bill, and of course--the gray crown.

    I have heard that it is always a bit nippy and windy up there....
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  3. 12-31-2009, 03:43 PM #3
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    I like the snowy setting, eye contact and composition. I might selectively sharpen the head a bit more. This is one of the species I'd love to see sometime.
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  4. 12-31-2009, 04:14 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    I have heard that it is always a bit nippy and windy up there....
    I figure the wind chill factor was about -20 degrees up there! It's really hard to take a quality image at the top of the Sandias when the wind is blowing 30 mph in the winter. Nicely done Keith!
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  5. 12-31-2009, 10:11 PM #5
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    Beautiful image of a beautiful bird. Looks great in the snow, great detail on the feathers,
    Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year
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