Join Now
Join ePHOTOzine, the friendliest photography community.
Upload photos, chat with photographers, win prizes and much more for free!
- View Large
- Vote
Join to Vote
You must join ePHOTOzine to vote. - Comments
-
I nearly called this one "Thank you Lord" ! In the last few years I have had 2 sightings of bullfinches in my garden. Needless to say I wasn't set up. This evening, we had a real downpour and just as it was stopping there was some frenzied feeding going on at my feeders. The usual sparrows and a couple of my now resident goldfinches. So I went upstairs, grabbed the camera, stuck it through the bedroom window, focussed on one of my perches to set up, and within 2 seconds this male bullfinch appeared in the viewfinder. I almost fell over with excitement but rattled off half a dozen shots before it flew off. Its a first for me and was at the top of my wishlist. Hope you like it as much as I do 
Please view large.
Many thanks for the C&Cs on yesterdays nuthatch and thank you Ray42 for your UA. All very much appreciated
| Camera: | Canon EOS 50D |
| Lens: | Canon 500mm f4 L is +1.4TC |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Title: | Bullfinch |
| Username: | 
Steve_S |
| Uploaded: | 12 Aug 2010 - 8:19 PM |
| Tags: | Bullfinch, Wild birds, Wildlife / nature |
| VS Mode Rating |
99 (0% won) These stats show the percentage of wins and the rating score that your photo has achieved. You can go to the VS Mode by clicking on this icon. Signup to e2Signup to e2 to see which photo this has won or lost against in the vs mode |
| Votes: | 86 |
Comments
AWESOME !! What a Brilliant shot Steve,the detail is just awesome mate....great perch,BG and 1st class BF ! Top Drawer
not the easiest of birds to see never mind capture a photo of with out hiding out all day!really great shot.
OMG mate this is GOOD! I haven't got a photo of these birds yet. Well done on a detailed shot!
Regards,
Paul.
it is great when something like this hapens it is a wonderful shot even down to the raindrops on the branch, you have captured him superbly
Susan
What a brilliant capture you have here, top quality work Steve.
Geoff.
Rofl.... reading the note I suddenly though he has a shot....and bloody ell what a shot it is too !!
As ever the detail is incredible mate...you really are in a different league with your stuff...don't think I have ever seen a bully with so much detail if I am honest....and I have been no more than 8 ft from them in the flesh...lol !
The experts amongst will know but I wonder if this is a young bird which has just matured - 1st year juv praps? He doesn't look fully developed in the feathers or is that from the rain? Anyway its a stunner and if Mr Pete is looking this is a special shot... *cough* 
Now...I am wishing you to get a female in there too - not as colourful but it would be great too.
regards
Al
Quote: The experts amongst will know but I wonder if this is a young bird which has just matured - 1st year juv praps? He doesn't look fully developed in the feathers or is that from the rain? Al
Not sure mate but I think it was just trying to dry itself by fluffing up
Steve
Quality Steve,,... love these birds, never managed to bag one myself, they remind me of being a kid when there were plenty around
Jon
Fabulous shot Steve, feels like you could almost touch it - wonderful detail captured !
Chris
Quote: Rofl.... reading the note I suddenly though he has a shot....and bloody ell what a shot it is too !!
As ever the detail is incredible mate...you really are in a different league with your stuff...don't think I have ever seen a bully with so much detail if I am honest....and I have been no more than 8 ft from them in the flesh...lol !
The experts amongst will know but I wonder if this is a young bird which has just matured - 1st year juv praps? He doesn't look fully developed in the feathers or is that from the rain? Anyway its a stunner and if Mr Pete is looking this is a special shot... *cough*
Now...I am wishing you to get a female in there too - not as colourful but it would be great too.
regards
Al
agree totally what a lucky person you are to get this picture I have been looking for years
Stunning capture Steve, We have these in our garden and they are little buggers to get pictures of. Well done on GEA's Award too!
WOW. Despite the fact that this is a pain to get a shot of, you have done brilliantly, this is pin sharp.
Knocked out with this one Steve, congrats on the awards,
Geoff.
A brilliant opportunistic capture, one to be proud of
It's all been said above Steve! what can i add? All i can say is. Perfection.
Add a Comment
ePHOTOzine, the web's friendliest photography community.
Upload photos, chat with photographers, win prizes and much more.
Related Content
Join Our Free Newsletter
Awards
Current Competitions
Olympus 'Portraiture' Competition - Win £1000 Worth Of Gear!
30th April 2013 - 31st May 2013
This month, to celebrate the launch of Olympus' new micro site Olympus Image Space, Olympus are giving you the chance to win £1000 worth of Olympus gear!...
Featured e2 Photo
May's Photo Month
Check out ePHOTOzine's inspirational photo month calendar! Each day click on a window to unveil new photography tips, treats and techniques.
