Lesser Goldfinch

[Rohirrim]

This little guy came into my feeders the other day. I believe it's an immature Male Lesser Goldfinch.

Fluffing up the feathers a bit
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Canon 20D, Canon 500mm f4.0 + 1.4XTC

I think this is my best side
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Canon 20D, Canon 500mm f4.0 + 1.4XTC

Nope this side is better :D
http://rohirrim.smugmug.com/photos/58362883-L.jpg
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Canon 20D, Canon 500mm f4.0 + 1.4XTC


Thanks for looking,

[gluwater]

Nice shots Steve. The first one looks like he's got a beer belly.

[docbell]

Nice shot, Steve - sharp, great color. But are you sure it's a him, and not an eggbound her??
Kevin.

[Thusie]

How adorable! Boy Steve, you and Troy certainly set the songbird bar high:thumb

[Osprey Whisperer]

Well done, Steve. :thumb Those little birds are awful difficult to see in the trees. I want to see some of them in flight. :D A real man could hand hold that 500mm. :uhoh :rofl

[jwear]

Well done, Steve. :thumb Those little birds are awful difficult to see in the trees. I want to see some of them in flight. :D A real man could hand hold that 500mm. :uhoh :roflyou are a funny guy MR PS anyone can hand hold the 500 --butt pushing the trigger at the same time is tricky :huh nice work as always steve :thumb

[Rohirrim]

Nice shots Steve. The first one looks like he's got a beer belly.

Thanks Nick, it really does look like a beer belly :rofl

[Rohirrim]

Nice shot, Steve - sharp, great color. But are you sure it's a him, and not an eggbound her??
Kevin.

Maybe it is Kevin, I think it should see you tonight for a little surgery :rofl

[Rohirrim]

How adorable! Boy Steve, you and Troy certainly set the songbird bar high:thumb
Thank you Thusie.

[Rohirrim]

Well done, Steve. :thumb Those little birds are awful difficult to see in the trees. I want to see some of them in flight. :D A real man could hand hold that 500mm. :uhoh :rofl

:duel

:D:D

[Rohirrim]

you are a funny guy MR PS anyone can hand hold the 500 --butt pushing the trigger at the same time is tricky :huh nice work as always steve :thumb

Thanks Jeff. Pssssst..... I think Mike has a little lens envy :wink

[Osprey Whisperer]

Thanks Jeff. Pssssst..... I think Mike has a little lens envy :wink

Don't worry...it's just a temporary thing. I'll spend my way out of it. :rofl I hope to pick up a 300mm f/2.8 and a 500mm f/4 in the near future. Gas $$$$ for the boat and beer $$$$ has put a dent in my lens budget. :D I know..I know..my priorities are all messed up. Fishing should take a back seat to photography. :wxwax

[pathfinder]

Don't worry...it's just a temporary thing. I'll spend my way out of it. :rofl I hope to pick up a 300mm f/2.8 and a 500mm f/4 in the near future. Gas $$$$ for the boat and beer $$$$ has put a dent in my lens budget. :D I know..I know..my priorities are all messed up. Fishing should take a back seat to photography. :wxwax
NaH - Fishing is important too.

But when you get that 500, put a 1.4 TC on it and just try to keep a bird in the viewfinder handheld. Not even in focus - just in sight. Lotsa luck!!:D:D

[dallas]

NaH - Fishing is important too.

But when you get that 500, put a 1.4 TC on it and just try to keep a bird in the viewfinder handheld. Not even in focus - just in sight. Lotsa luck!!:D:D

You guys.......just use the 200 and get in closer. :D :D :D

[dallas]

Excellent Steve, and I hate to use the overworked words, "as usual," but with you it fits. Your photos are always gorgeous.

[Harryb]

Outstanding Steve. :thumb

[Rohirrim]

Don't worry...it's just a temporary thing. I'll spend my way out of it. :rofl I hope to pick up a 300mm f/2.8 and a 500mm f/4 in the near future. Gas $$$$ for the boat and beer $$$$ has put a dent in my lens budget. :D I know..I know..my priorities are all messed up. Fishing should take a back seat to photography. :wxwax
You bought a BOAT instead of a lens. Mike, we need to have a talk. :lol

I'll be jealous if you get that 300 f/2.8, that sounds like a SWEET lens.

[Rohirrim]

Excellent Steve, and I hate to use the overworked words, "as usual," but with you it fits. Your photos are always gorgeous.

Thank you Dallas, I appreciate your kind words.

Your right of course about the 200mm, you've proven that thats all you need. :uhoh

[Rohirrim]

Outstanding Steve. :thumb


Thank you Harry