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Male Bullfinch ( pyrrhula pyrrhula )
Probably the most irritating and annoying shot I have ever tried to take.This is about all I have to show for 90 minutes standing on a freezing cold windy and, at times, wet morning recently waiting for this fella.
Bullfinches are not at all common on my patch at present and I have been waiting for ages to get a glimpse of one. This one finally appeared in a thick hedgerow that was smothered in blossom. This is a typical location for the bird that loves to use its small round bill to feast on soft buds,shoots and flowers rather than hard seeds. The trouble was however that, having found its way into the 'larder' it just would not move into the open to allow me a clear shot. After dozens of 'almost' shots I finally had to settle for this one which I think managed to show most of the bird and give a good impression of the blossom he was attacking. I hope you like it and please try large if you have time.
As always many thanks for views/comments and votes on the Kestrel.
| Camera: | Nikon D300  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Lens: | Nikon 500 VR+ 1.4 |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Title: | A Bit of Bully |
| Username: | 
Maiwand |
| Uploaded: | 27 Mar 2009 - 7:11 PM |
| Tags: | Wildlife / nature |
| Votes: | 141 |
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Definately worth all that standing around Ron, this is superb and has enough and the right parts in the clear and naturally framed with the Blackthorn blossom. The colours are superb as is the detail. Even got the eye detail and thats the hardest part with these, brilliant eye.
I really want to say that this is a Bootyfull shot Ron...haha
Richard
Stunning well composed shot. Excellent detail and colour. Love the blossum.
Steve.
beautiful shot I really like this one, it shows the colour off a treat and the blossom makes it a real cracker for me
This bird photography can be so frustrating,this is a great shot for all your effort ,good detail.
Have A Good Week-End.
Jean x
Ron congratulations on a lovely capture the colour stand out well and the detail including the blossom is superb - I share your frustration with these birds though - I've been watching a pair for days now in a pussy willow and just never get a chance for a half descent shot - sooo frustrating! Ina
Most definately worth waiting for Ron, this is an excellent capture of this gorgeous bird.
Lovely colour & very fine detail.
Large is fantastic.
Hilary
Great shot Ron... well done, worth the wait!
Jon
Beautiful image ,Ron,well waited,we all have millions almostshots......btw i mean what GT is doing here....in my image
A really nice shot with good detail where it is needed Ron. I like to see the birds in there natural environment and, this is perfect. Oh yes and my eldest grandson likes it too as we sit here in bed early on a Saturday morning reviewing my favourites.
Paul
The D300 focused so well (with your expertise) considering all the twigs and blossom being so close Ron, a superb natural shot with lovely detail, a catchlight in the eye and exp spot on 
good write up too.
Geoff.
Worth the wait. We occasionally get bullfinches at out bird spot we love but as of yet I still do not have a successful photo. This one of yours is lovely
you caught him well in his natural lovely habitat Ron, very well done
Dennis
I was not surprised to find all the awards when I scrolled down - this is a fantastic image Ron, most of all I like the contrast between the tender flowers and the bit of bully - Superb image indeed!
Johanna
A superb well composed shot. Excellent detail and colour. Beautifully sharp.
Steve.
so beautiful this shot is, fantastic.
He's a real beauty and you've captured him in such lovely surroundings. This is a first class nature shot and you should be very proud of this one
Fabulous perfect spring composition ..and composed beautifully.
Nicola !
I know you have plenty of comments on this shot but it stopped me in my tracks, stunning would be an understatement, your patience is far greater than mine. If i received a Xmas card next month with this picture on it I would not be disappointed. Worthy of all the votes it has recieved cannot understand though why it never received any awards from the editor or guest editors shame on them 
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