Red-browed Finch (Neochmia temporalis)

Begging for a Photo Rose!! awesome close-up friend :t::t::t:

Rose, you guys really do have some glorious birds. What cool markings. GERRY

Thanks guys! :hi:

Jonwil - noise reduction equals feather detail reduction - at least it does in my version of photoshop - so I choose to leave it as it is, rather than sacrifice some detail, because I love being able to see all their little feathers clearly. Thanks for the suggestion though, I'm always open to ideas - I wish more people would comment on technical details, it's a great way to learn. :t:

Oh I love round cuddly looking birds and this sure is one Rose, marvellous well done

I know nothing of the technical stuff Rose lol, I just know a lovely bird and photo when I see one......and this is a smasher, love it oo:t:

Lovely closeup,Rose. No more Christmas pudding for this one.