Lesser Goldfinch

Rohirrim

This little guy came into my feeders the other day. I believe it's an immature Male Lesser Goldfinch.

Fluffing up the feathers a bit

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Canon 20D, Canon 500mm f4.0 + 1.4XTC

I think this is my best side

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Canon 20D, Canon 500mm f4.0 + 1.4XTC

Nope this side is better

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Canon 20D, Canon 500mm f4.0 + 1.4XTC


Thanks for looking,

gluwater

Nice shots Steve. The first one looks like he's got a beer belly.

docbell

Nice shot, Steve - sharp, great color. But are you sure it's a him, and not an eggbound her??
Kevin.

Thusie

How adorable! Boy Steve, you and Troy certainly set the songbird bar high

Osprey Whisperer

Well done, Steve. Those little birds are awful difficult to see in the trees. I want to see some of them in flight. A real man could hand hold that 500mm. :uhoh

jwear

Bird Man Photographer wrote:

Well done, Steve. Those little birds are awful difficult to see in the trees. I want to see some of them in flight. A real man could hand hold that 500mm. :uhoh

you are a funny guy MR PS anyone can hand hold the 500 --butt pushing the trigger at the same time is tricky nice work as always steve

Rohirrim

gluwater wrote:

Nice shots Steve. The first one looks like he's got a beer belly.

Thanks Nick, it really does look like a beer belly

Rohirrim

docbell wrote:

Nice shot, Steve - sharp, great color. But are you sure it's a him, and not an eggbound her??
Kevin.

Maybe it is Kevin, I think it should see you tonight for a little surgery

Rohirrim

Thusie wrote:

How adorable! Boy Steve, you and Troy certainly set the songbird bar high

Thank you Thusie.

Rohirrim

Bird Man Photographer wrote:

Well done, Steve. Those little birds are awful difficult to see in the trees. I want to see some of them in flight. A real man could hand hold that 500mm. :uhoh

:duel

:D

Rohirrim

jwear wrote:

you are a funny guy MR PS anyone can hand hold the 500 --butt pushing the trigger at the same time is tricky nice work as always steve

Thanks Jeff. Pssssst..... I think Mike has a little lens envy

Osprey Whisperer

Rohirrim wrote:

Thanks Jeff. Pssssst..... I think Mike has a little lens envy

Don't worry...it's just a temporary thing. I'll spend my way out of it. I hope to pick up a 300mm f/2.8 and a 500mm f/4 in the near future. Gas $$$$ for the boat and beer $$$$ has put a dent in my lens budget. I know..I know..my priorities are all messed up. Fishing should take a back seat to photography.

pathfinder

Bird Man Photographer wrote:

Don't worry...it's just a temporary thing. I'll spend my way out of it. I hope to pick up a 300mm f/2.8 and a 500mm f/4 in the near future. Gas $$$$ for the boat and beer $$$$ has put a dent in my lens budget. I know..I know..my priorities are all messed up. Fishing should take a back seat to photography.

NaH - Fishing is important too.

But when you get that 500, put a 1.4 TC on it and just try to keep a bird in the viewfinder handheld. Not even in focus - just in sight. Lotsa luck!!:D:D

dallas

pathfinder wrote:

NaH - Fishing is important too.

But when you get that 500, put a 1.4 TC on it and just try to keep a bird in the viewfinder handheld. Not even in focus - just in sight. Lotsa luck!!:D:D

You guys.......just use the 200 and get in closer.

dallas

Excellent Steve, and I hate to use the overworked words, "as usual," but with you it fits. Your photos are always gorgeous.

Harryb

Outstanding Steve.

Rohirrim

Bird Man Photographer wrote:

Don't worry...it's just a temporary thing. I'll spend my way out of it. I hope to pick up a 300mm f/2.8 and a 500mm f/4 in the near future. Gas $$$$ for the boat and beer $$$$ has put a dent in my lens budget. I know..I know..my priorities are all messed up. Fishing should take a back seat to photography.

You bought a BOAT instead of a lens. Mike, we need to have a talk. :lol

I'll be jealous if you get that 300 f/2.8, that sounds like a SWEET lens.

Rohirrim

dallas wrote:

Excellent Steve, and I hate to use the overworked words, "as usual," but with you it fits. Your photos are always gorgeous.

Thank you Dallas, I appreciate your kind words.

Your right of course about the 200mm, you've proven that thats all you need. :uhoh

Rohirrim

Harryb wrote:

Outstanding Steve.

Thank you Harry