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How to bright a dull day
madamcoolpix

How to bright a dull day (Fringilla coelebs)

This posing Chaffinch from Sherwood Forest made this Maid Marian very happy!!! :-O It was a very dark cloudy day, but I was thrilled to make the dream of visiting Sherwood Forest come true. Thanks a million to Mike (Sandpiper) for taking me there!!! o:)

Oh, and Jamiedude, as you told me you missed the sound and looks of these chappies while you were in China, here you have one! ;).
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Habitat
Forest
Location
Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, C England
Date taken
14 August 2010
Scientific name
Fringilla coelebs
Equipment used
Borrowed 7D + borrowed 400mm (handheld, ISO1250, f/5.6, 1/250s, +2/3ev)
johnnyoxygen
excellent shot of this colourful fella marian,:t:it would sure brighten the dullest of days,nice work amiga,cheers.:clap::clap::clap:
 
mali
Super Chaffy close-up girly Marian, certainly brightened my day up, miserable here at the moment.
 
NoSpringChicken
Great to see another image from you Marian and what a lovely cheerful one it is. Maid Marian in Sherwood Forest! What a treat. Superb detail and beautiful colours. A lovely shot of one of my favourite birds.
 
aloktewari
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A mastershot Marian .. an excellent post even if it is not for me ...lol ...
 
Sandpiper
A colourful reminder of an enjoyable day out, despite the dull conditions. It was a pleasure to show you around the area.

Mike
 
ammadoux
WOW Helwa Maid Marian g/f what a fantastic souvenir you got form that enchanting place. Hope robin was not hiding at the time of your visit and you got a shot or at least glimpse of him, hehehe.

super fantastic post g/f details on the breast are STUNNING.

so happy as right now i am doing to of my favorite thing, viewing an upload from my favorite BFer, and listing to my favorite singer.
 
bru.b
Robin Hood is great ;)...delightful expression and pose ,beautiful backdrop and really a superb sensitive portrait,Lady Marianne ;) :t::t: :clap::clap:
 

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