American 'not-very-Gold' Finch in winter plumage

dbriz wrote in post #11723977
These are all wonderful renditions of this immaculate little bird Harvey... clean, crisp feathers in "living, natural color".... you are my mentor!
I have been getting a few goldfinches flying in at various times... they accompany the redpolls and Pine Grosbeaks... my little guys are sporting the same hues.

db

Dave, you always have such kind things to say and I am truly flattered, although undeserving of such high praise. Thanks a lot, my friend.

Levina de Ruijter wrote in post #11723991
The IQ on all of these blows me away! Beautiful images, Harvey.

Thanks a lot, Levina. You too are always very kind with your comments.

CDMOOSE wrote in post #11724195
.....and they seem darn hard to get a decent focus on. But not for you obviously. Well done.

Thanks very much.

Shar824 wrote in post #11725464
Wonderful shot Harvey, great detail, color and light on each one.

Thanks a lot, Sharon.

drama wrote in post #11725611
Really excellent series, with beautiful exposures & clean backgrounds, really pinpointing the details & even bringing out the personality of this beautiful bird

Thanks a lot. Much appreciated.

andrewhuxman wrote in post #11726858
Excellent series Harvey , great exposures ,spot on detail and very nice backgrounds.

Thanks a lot, Andrew.

Northontguy wrote in post #11727397
Nice! Those pics are in another league.

Nothing you couldn't produce yourself. Thanks a lot.

hTr wrote in post #11727596
Definiatly a Killer Set Harv!! Great Shooting!!

Thanks, buddy. I'm still trying to get up to your level but you keep setting the bar too high for me.

Jack Cooper wrote in post #11727641
Absolutely beautiful.

Thanks a lot, Jack.

gary1952 wrote in post #11727689
Well they are ok i guess.... LOL
Just beautiful shots. Light perfect...

Thanks very much, Gary.

Snydremark wrote in post #11727836
Wow, Harvey. These are some really wonderful shots! Big fan of #4, myself; the combo of the darker portion of the background, the muted colors on the bird and its pose just really pop there, to me.

Thanks a lot for the very kind words.

Don1 wrote in post #11727859
Beautiful shots Harv. I love the detail on these and yes the colours too.

Thanks very much, Don. Appreciated.

G3G4G5 wrote in post #11727911
Wow you get great shots

Thanks a lot.

dgraham329 wrote in post #11732092
lovely series, Harvey

Thanks a lot, Dean.

great shots Harv

Great shots -- I get a ton of these guys and gals -- this time of year--Come Summer -- none are around !

kmunroe wrote in post #11733752
great shots Harv

Thank you very much.

markmizzou wrote in post #11734029
Great shots -- I get a ton of these guys and gals -- this time of year--Come Summer -- none are around !

Thanks a lot, Mark. Make hay while the sun shines.

Harv, these are just stunning. I'd be hard pressed to pick one that I like better than the others.

You set a very high bar for the rest of us to aspire to. Thank you!!

not sure I can add anything original to what's already been said.....!
Great colors, background, everything!

Very nice, Harvey. I've about run out of superlatives!

What a beauty Harv! So clear and detailed, each and every one of them. Great work as usual!

AnnieBananie wrote in post #11744685
Harv, these are just stunning. I'd be hard pressed to pick one that I like better than the others.

You set a very high bar for the rest of us to aspire to. Thank you!!

Anne, I wish I was half as good as you seem to think I am but am very grateful for your kind words.

lugnut45 wrote in post #11745069
not sure I can add anything original to what's already been said.....!
Great colors, background, everything!

Thank you very much.

Waldemar Sikorski wrote in post #11745081

[GIFS ARE NOT RENDERED IN QUOTES]

Hey, Val. Thanks, buddy.

Wallace River wrote in post #11745110
Very nice, Harvey. I've about run out of superlatives!

That's very nice of you. Thanks a lot.

Diamond Lil wrote in post #11747990
What a beauty Harv! So clear and detailed, each and every one of them. Great work as usual!

Thanks a lot for the kind words, Lil.

boy have you been busy Harvey, those are some of the best Goldies I have ever seen.
Great Shooting!

BGgraphy wrote in post #11757832
boy have you been busy Harvey, those are some of the best Goldies I have ever seen.
Great Shooting!

Never busy enough nor enough birds to shoot. You are very kind, my friend. Thanks.