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May 15, 2014 14:38 |  #1

I've already had one mini-rush this Spring and the numbers of American Goldfinches is only increasing over the last day or two. All I can say is there goes the birdseed budget!
I've also included a few "formal" portraits from last year.

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I love have these little yellow rockets around the backyard and I hope you've enjoyed these few images. Comments and critiques are always welcome.

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May 15, 2014 15:26 |  #2

All of them are great! But I really like #7, looks like it was taken in a portrait studio.


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May 15, 2014 15:40 |  #3

Bravo on an excellent set. You controlled those bright yellows spot on. 4,5,7,8 are especially nice, Well done my friend!


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May 15, 2014 17:27 |  #4

Wonderful job Steve.


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May 15, 2014 17:33 |  #5

Beauty captures and well done.


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May 15, 2014 17:48 as a reply to  @ budcam's post |  #6

Very nice Goldfinch series.


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May 15, 2014 18:05 |  #7

Every one of these images inspire me to try harder. I have tons of Goldfinches, and tons of photos of them, but none of them are as crisp as yours. Well done Steve.


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May 15, 2014 18:44 |  #8

Wonderful, wonderful captures. As Sandy commented, they inspire me to try harder too.
Beautiful work, Steve.


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May 15, 2014 19:39 |  #9

Very beautiful. Wonderful captures and I just love their coloring this time of year. Wonderful series.


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May 15, 2014 22:24 |  #10

An excellent set for sure. Really liking the perches they are using, backgrounds and colors are fantastic.


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May 16, 2014 11:56 |  #11

Great set Steve! They are such beautiful birds and you sure do make them look great.


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May 16, 2014 14:06 |  #12

Top notch series, Steve. Well done.


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May 16, 2014 19:50 |  #13

PixelPusher wrote in post #16906915 (external link)
All of them are great! But I really like #7, looks like it was taken in a portrait studio.

Greatly appreciate the compliment Robert and I kind of consider my back deck a portrait studio :)

Oldjackssparrows wrote in post #16906957 (external link)
Bravo on an excellent set. You controlled those bright yellows spot on. 4,5,7,8 are especially nice, Well done my friend!

Always appreciate your input Bret; and your advice ain't half bad either ;)

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Wonderful job Steve.

Thank you as always John. Glad you liked them.

budcam wrote in post #16907176 (external link)
Beauty captures and well done.

Glad to have you stop in Dan and leave such a nice comment.

TedEllis wrote in post #16907206 (external link)
Very nice Goldfinch series.

Appreciate it as always Ted.

SJC from VT wrote in post #16907254 (external link)
Every one of these images inspire me to try harder. I have tons of Goldfinches, and tons of photos of them, but none of them are as crisp as yours. Well done Steve.

You're very gracious Sandy and I'm somewhat humbled by your compliment.

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Wonderful, wonderful captures. As Sandy commented, they inspire me to try harder too.
Beautiful work, Steve.

You too are very generous in your praise Barry and I thank you. Got that editing software yet? :)

butterfly2937 wrote in post #16907424 (external link)
Very beautiful. Wonderful captures and I just love their coloring this time of year. Wonderful series.

Thanks so much Carol. I'm not sure summer would be the same without these yella fellas (and girls too).

Grizz1 wrote in post #16907673 (external link)
An excellent set for sure. Really liking the perches they are using, backgrounds and colors are fantastic.

Always appreciate your kind comments Steve. I think they've got me trained to capture them only at their best ;)

Grizz wrote in post #16908811 (external link)
Great set Steve! They are such beautiful birds and you sure do make them look great.

Very kind Craig, very kind. I'm so glad others appreciate their beauty too.

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Top notch series, Steve. Well done.

Thank you Rog for your kind compliment and ongoing support of my insane addiction :)


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May 16, 2014 22:00 |  #14

Excellent #5 takes the cake IMO


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May 17, 2014 06:48 |  #15

Crimzon wrote in post #16909955 (external link)
Excellent #5 takes the cake IMO

Always appreciated Trevor. I think that one is probably my overall favorite too :)


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