villageidiot Goldmember  1,307 posts Likes: 38 Joined Dec 2006 Location: murfreesboro Tennessee More info | May 21, 2007 10:19 | #1 I seem to have a goldfinch problem, lately. I'd like to shoot other birds, but keep finding these little ladies to be the best available models. Comments welcome...  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size. "Slower minds keep right..."
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canonloader Cream of the Crop  More info | May 21, 2007 10:25 | #2 Hey Bob, I have the same problem. I bet I have a thousands shots of goldfinces. Mitch- ____...^.^...____
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Photonfinder Member  242 posts Joined Feb 2007 More info | her beak and eyes are a great focal point. nice shot Wise men don't need advice, fools don't take it-- Benjamin Franklin.
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pttenn Cream of the Crop  9,671 posts Likes: 6 Joined Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee More info | May 21, 2007 11:09 | #4 Those are beautiful shots! Terrific detail. Canon 50D, 40D, Tokina 12-24,Canon 18-55,Canon 28-135 IS, Canon 50 1.8,Canon 75-300 5.6,
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Reyno Cream of the Crop  7,037 posts Joined Apr 2006 Location: Orlando, FL More info | May 21, 2007 11:40 | #5 I'll take em anytime VI....excellent and nicely posed captures. Best regards - Reyno
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Cooper911 Goldmember 2,110 posts Joined Nov 2006 Location: Canada More info | May 21, 2007 12:13 | #6 Very stern looking young Finch...nice detail...nice catchlights. 1DMKIIN, 2x30D, 16-35 2.8, 24-70 2.8, 135 F2, 70-200 2.8 IS, 300 2.8 IS, 100-400L IS, 500 F4 IS.
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MarkEvan Senior Member 883 posts Joined Oct 2006 More info | Very nice, with a good background too.
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villageidiot THREAD STARTER Goldmember 1,307 posts Likes: 38 Joined Dec 2006 Location: murfreesboro Tennessee More info | May 21, 2007 13:00 | #8 canonloader wrote in post #3241268  Hey Bob, I have the same problem. I bet I have a thousands shots of goldfinces.  These are really nice. Looks like your getting a bit closer than I do. But that's a male, you can tell by the beginnings of the black cap he's got on his forehead. this is a male? God, I give up...:o "Slower minds keep right..."
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canonloader Cream of the Crop More info | May 21, 2007 13:35 | #9 It looks like either an immature male, or a non breeding male. The beginnings of black feathers on the head, the different colors of yellow on the breast and that yellow bib makes it look male to me. This is definately a breeding female. Mitch- ____...^.^...____
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villageidiot THREAD STARTER Goldmember 1,307 posts Likes: 38 Joined Dec 2006 Location: murfreesboro Tennessee More info | May 21, 2007 14:54 | #10 canonloader wrote in post #3242196 It looks like either an immature male, or a non breeding male. The beginnings of black feathers on the head, the different colors of yellow on the breast and that yellow bib makes it look male to me. This is definately a breeding female. http://www.freeassociationblog.com …20-07/femalegoldfinch.jpg I checked out the shot you included in your last response and would have sworn THAT was a male... now I'm completely confused, again. i think I'll just title my posts "Feathered Creature" and leave it to others to make the definitive ID... "Slower minds keep right..."
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canonloader Cream of the Crop More info | May 21, 2007 15:10 | #11 HAHA, well, don't feel bad. Someone just pointed it out the other day in another thread. But I know mine is a female as she is always with a male with the black cap. Some of my finches still have those grey patches of feathers and look like they won't turn this year. I'm thinking it is just the way it is unless they actually find a mate, or it's their second year and won't breed til next year. Mitch- ____...^.^...____
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ZipDude66 Goldmember  1,794 posts Joined Oct 2005 Location: Finger Lakes Region of N.Y. More info | May 21, 2007 15:20 | #12 A couple of fine shots know matter what sex. Could it be a he/she? Zip
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rrdjserv@earthlink.net Goldmember  2,124 posts Joined Feb 2005 Location: Bumpass, VA. More info | May 21, 2007 16:00 | #13 Goldfinches are cool because they are colorful. Also, since they are available, you can practice your photographic skills. Have you tried catching them in flight? --Rick Sigma 500mm f/4.5, Canon EOS 7D, Canon T1i, Canon 300L f/4 IS, Canon 100mm macro, Tamron 17-50, Kenko extension tubes, Canon 580 Speedlite
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villageidiot THREAD STARTER Goldmember 1,307 posts Likes: 38 Joined Dec 2006 Location: murfreesboro Tennessee More info | May 21, 2007 16:40 | #14 rrdjserv@earthlink.net wrote in post #3242963 Goldfinches are cool because they are colorful. Also, since they are available, you can practice your photographic skills. Have you tried catching them in flight? --Rick Right... catching them in flight. Listen, it's all I can do to get one in decent focus when they're comatose, much less moving. I'm happy just to find a shot on a limb that's worthy of this forum. I've tried to take some in-flight shots, but I can only get decent captures on bigger birds like hawks. These guys are like shooting gnats... "Slower minds keep right..."
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morehtml Goldmember  2,987 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2005 Location: Murfreesboro, TN More info | May 21, 2007 17:21 | #15 Looks like yo got these pretty close! ---------------
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