Red Browed Finches


Posted by Kim on Thu Nov 14, 2024 12:28 am

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These are two Red browed Finches from the flock of about 20 that came into drink while I was sitting on my stool beside the ute photographing small birds.
They are seed eaters so need to drink regularly. We were camped about 20 feet above the river and there was a gum tree for cover at river level. The birds took refuge in the shrubs to rest and preen after drinking /bathing. They are found down the east side of Australia from forest to arid country, always close to water though. The sexes are very close in look. I know the second bird is not sharp but I thought presented a great juxtaposition to the stationary bird and showed the wings.

Z8 with 18-600 @ 600mm
F8, 1/2000 ISO 1000.
Manual. HH.

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by david fletcher on Thu Nov 14, 2024 5:34 am
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Smashing capture Kim. You are nailing these, with your new kit. Lovely shot. agreeing on your thoughts re both birds. Nice one.
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by Cynthia Crawford on Thu Nov 14, 2024 6:33 am
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Very enjoyable pair-glad to see both, and thanks for the elaborate explanation. Interesting to read that they need water.
I really like this shot- oof does not diminish it at all.
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by Axel Hildebrandt on Thu Nov 14, 2024 6:58 am
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Great to have two in the frame and very interesting plumage. Thanks for sharing, Kim.
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by peter makuch on Thu Nov 14, 2024 7:43 am
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well done on your game plan for the capture and superb to get both with-in this image, good stuff KIM.
 

by paul fletcher on Fri Nov 15, 2024 9:49 pm
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Always special to capture a pair of a given species, Kim. A very original composition with one perched and the other captured in flight.
 

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