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American Goldfinch
jameslj

American Goldfinch

A bitter winter day today. I'm sometimes tempted to brave it and try my luck getting shots in one of our local forests on days like this. But I knew I wouldn't have any fun.
So to get my weekend bird photography fix, I set up my gear in the kitchen behind the sliding glass door to take shots at the bird feeder. There were a lot of finches around - ten at one point. I really wasn't expecting any good shots but I was surprised to get this one half decent photo.
Habitat
backyard
Location
Aurora, Ontario, Canada
Date taken
2009/01/17
Equipment used
Canon 40D + 100-400L
A lovely Goldfinch shot James! Your windows are much cleaner than mine!!! LOL Nice one thanks.

Looks like you are already getting that snow that is one its way here tonight.
 
Managed to bet the bird in the sweet spot of the "circle of confusion" thuss the relative good DOF. Nice tones. :t: :t: :t: cheers B :)
 
Better than half decent my friend! Great shot! Love the detail and colour! Even in their winter coats these beauties are still one of the nicest looking birds in the garden.
 

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