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redpoll
j toon

redpoll (carduelis flammea)

Location
leicestershire uk
Scientific name
carduelis flammea
Equipment used
canon 100-400 mm lens
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Beautiful image John, a perfect pose and a perfect setting.

To me this rather has the qualities of a painting, reminiscent somehow of Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935). Link here has just a few examples of his style.
 
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Ooooh!!! It's ages since I've seen one of these John.

What a cracking picture you've got of him my friend - excellent stuff here lad.
 

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