Garden Goldfinches
by pgweber
I have enjoyed seeing many pictures of these delightful little birds on this forum.
My parents' neighbour has a couple of feeders which attract blue tits & goldfinches but my photographic results on these have mostly disappointed.
This shot was obtained in my own garden where the feeders are somewhat closer to camera, using my 55-300 at 300mm to shoot raw and then using Silkypix with "Exaggerate Sharpness" set.
Does anyone have any other tips on how to bring out the plumage detail?
My parents' neighbour has a couple of feeders which attract blue tits & goldfinches but my photographic results on these have mostly disappointed.
This shot was obtained in my own garden where the feeders are somewhat closer to camera, using my 55-300 at 300mm to shoot raw and then using Silkypix with "Exaggerate Sharpness" set.
Does anyone have any other tips on how to bring out the plumage detail?
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Posted 25/03/2012 - 21:13
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Thank you Sally, for your kind comments and the PM.
You have taken some excellent bird shots and I agree with your comment about shots without feeders giving a more natural appearance.
My garden is not the most secluded of settings for visitors like these so the feeder is my best means of encouraging them. Also I have angled it on the tree to assist in the pose you commented on.
You have taken some excellent bird shots and I agree with your comment about shots without feeders giving a more natural appearance.
My garden is not the most secluded of settings for visitors like these so the feeder is my best means of encouraging them. Also I have angled it on the tree to assist in the pose you commented on.
Peter
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Pentax DA 18-55 Mk1, 50-200 (Samsung), 16-45, 55-300 Mk1, 35 f/2.4
Pentax MZ6 + FA28-90, FA50 f/1.4, M 50 f/1.7
Tamron 80-210mm & 28mm
Posted 25/03/2012 - 21:36
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Great capture. I love the colours. We don't have these around here unfortunately.
Cheers - JD
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