American Goldfinch (2 pics)

[Hikin' Mike]

I finally got our Goldfinches, at least one bird, to perch on my tree and this stick rather than the feeder. Hope to get a few more shots after they finished changing their spring clothes.

http://www.imagesinthebackcountry.com/images/web_temp/_MG_7754.jpg
5D, 300mm f/4L IS, 1.4x II, ISO 200, 1/320, f/8

http://www.imagesinthebackcountry.com/images/web_temp/_MG_7771.jpg
5D, 300mm f/4L IS, 1.4x II, ISO 200, 1/320, f/8

[IraRunyan]

WOW! That second shot is outstanding with that great background........ :clap :thumb

[Ric Grupe]

Very nice, Mike.:thumb

Maybe they do not have their full color yet....but they look different than the American Goldfinches around here.:dunno

[coscorrosa]

Great captures, really like the second, just perfect. One of my favorite song birds.

[raptorcaptor]

Love the second shot, Mike! Looks like you should get some nice photos with your setup!

[dlplumer]

#2 :clap

[Hikin' Mike]

I'm still dialing in my set-up, but I'm starting to get a 'couple' of great shots....if I do say so myself! :wink

Thanks for looking!

[Katie Beth]

Very nice! :clap