Bullfinch

[Bill53]

First time I have managed to get a "usable" shot of one of these, I know the background is very messy but he was right in the middle of a tree and surrounded by other trees/bushes.
7D, Sigma 70-300 at 300mm, f8, 1/3200, ISO 800.

IMG_3264-10 by BillC2014, on Flickr

Bill.

[Dave_S]

Re: Bullfinch

I'm not even looking the background Bill, I'm looking at the bird, and I think its a nice shot.

I think we can get too 'hung-up' on getting a nice clean background with wildlife shots. Wildlife isn't always obliging as to where they sit or perch, just grab the shot, and enjoy the result.

Dave

[Bill53]

Re: Bullfinch

Thanks Dave.

Bill.

[the black fox]

Re: Bullfinch

That's fine bill ,you can hope they will land where you want with the right light ,but when it actually happens is very rare indeed .so well done

[Bill53]

Re: Bullfinch

Thanks Jeff.

Bill.

[tesarver]

Re: Bullfinch

Very nice detail on the Bird Bill. Well done

Tom

[Tigger]

Re: Bullfinch

I'm not even looking the background Bill, I'm looking at the bird, and I think its a nice shot.

I think we can get too 'hung-up' on getting a nice clean background with wildlife shots. Wildlife isn't always obliging as to where they sit or perch, just grab the shot, and enjoy the result.

Dave

agree - well taken

[pelliott1954]

Re: Bullfinch

Agree also with Dave, it's a good catch, lovely colours, nice little catchlight too

Regards Paul

[jimsphotography]

Re: Bullfinch

Nice one
James

[antoeknee]

Re: Bullfinch

Know from personal experience how tricky these are to photograph. Think you've a good shot and background isn't a problem.
Only slight observation is the image/bird looks a bit orange.

[Stan]

Re: Bullfinch

not the best of backgrounds but you have done well with the bird. Although quite common I have only seen a few and most of those were up North on holiday last year

Stan

[David Stallard]

Re: Bullfinch

Ticks the boxes for me, nice clean shot of Mr Finch superb colour and a good 'I'm the boss' pose

.DAVID.