Lesser Goldfinch

[Aidan Briggs]

This male Lesser Goldfinch was photographed last February at a set up with thistle seed in my backyard. Camouflauge netting was used to cover me, my tripod, and my camera.

Canon 50D, 100-400mm lens at 400mm
1/800 sec, f/7.1, ISO 400

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Looks great, I like the look-back pose, light, sharpness and BG. I'm wondering if the cones are too big for some, but I like it as it shows the size of the bird well.

[Josée Normandeau]

Love the pose, the perch and the BG!

I really need one of those camouflage nets...

[Alan Murphy]

Very nice work Aidan. I too wish the cones were smaller, but that's how they come sometimes.

[Danny J Brown]

Nice, postcard shot Aidan. I like the way the background has some of the same colors as the bird. Good pose, too. Overall nice image.

DB

[Phil Ertel]

Hi Aidan,
I like the composition and the background is very lovely. The view of the back with nice head turn displays the bird nicely. For a set up, the cones might be a little big for this bird but, I think they help provide a sense of scale. Therefore, I think the image works as presented. Did you try any other perches or take any verticals?
Thanks for sharing.

[EdNguyen]

Nicely done, Aidan. I like the background. Agree with others regarding the cones overpowering the bird.

Ed

[Aidan Briggs]

Thanks everybody. I agree that the cones are a little too large although I had this perch up thinking of larger species.

Phil, yes I have verticals and different perches.

[Fabs Forns]

This is precious, Aidan. I had the same initial though as Axel about the cones, but they do give you a great sense of scale and good framing for the bird too. Neat image, congrats!

[Simon Bennett]

Nice pose and head-turn.

[Krijn Trimbos]

Although the cones are a bit overpowering I like the scene very much. Love the perch and lookback pose. Well done Aidan!

[Arthur Morris]

Alan Murphy-esque right down to the over the shoulder pose....