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Hi all, a Goldfinch in a natural setting at Upton warren, it was supposed to be a Kingfisher but they didn't show, apparently the second brood which I mentioned earlier didn't survive due to the banks being flooded during the recent heavy rainfall there, such a shame 
Many thanks for taking time out to view and comment on my Kingfisher 4, I really do appreciate and value the support,
Regards,
Geoff.
| Brand: | NIKON CORPORATION |
| Camera: | Nikon D300  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Lens: | Nikon 500mm f4 VR + 1.7 TC |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 21 Oct 2012 - 4:00 PM |
| Focal Length: | 850mm |
| Lens Max Aperture: | f/6.7 |
| Aperture: | f/8.0 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/250sec |
| Exposure Comp: | -2/3 |
| ISO: | 1000 |
| Exposure Mode: | Aperture-priority AE |
| Metering Mode: | Multi-segment |
| Flash: | No Flash |
| White Balance: | As Shot |
| Title: | Goldfinch |
| Username: | 
FeatherFriend |
| Uploaded: | 27 Oct 2012 - 4:21 PM |
| Tags: | Birds, Goldfinch, River bank, Upton warren, Wildlife / nature |
| Votes: | 69 |
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excellent image, still see them only very rarely here . I think I must start smuggling niger seed
A lovely shot with the bird captured in an attractive pose, in as you say a natural setting and under soft lighting which allows detail in every part to show up so well.
I feel we often cry out for strong sunlight, but many subjects such as your's today come off better under a more subdued sky: I think this applies to trees in their autumn finery too.
Ronnie.
Many thanks everyone, your support is greatly appreciated,
Quote: Apologies for the incorrect spelling of your name, Geoff
That's ok Karul 
Geoff.
Many thanks for popping in everyone and a big thank you to Ron (Maiwand), I thought you would like it Ron, really appreciated..........Geoff.
Quote: Great shot with sharp detail in the plumage Geoff.
I went to Upton Warren 2 weeks ago, all I got was wet feet - lol.
Derek
I didn't get there until 4pm Derek, the sky was very overcast by this time and came away at 4.50pm due to the rain, however there was a guy who had sat in the hide from 9am and all he got was the Goldie too, going again on family business next week and hope the light's better 
Geoff.
superb shot lovely colour and detail so sorry to hear about the young kingfishers looks like everything has suffered including humans too !
A lovely capture of this pretty bird. Posing nicely for you in an attractive setting.
Lavina
another superb capture geoff,great dof,well done indeed.ray
He's beautiful - and well captured as always.
Johanna
A gorgeous Goldie Geoff, this one is posing beautifully for you
Many thanks everyone, really appreciated,
Regards,
Geoff.
Excellent capture - very good detail and colours Geoff
Helen
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