Seed Battle On October 5, 2014October 3, 2014 By Mike and Christy A Rosy Finch shoots a Sparrow an intimidating glare as they battle for spilt seed from a feeder. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Like Loading...
Beautiful! Love the way the rosy finch stands out while the rest is out of focus. LikeLike June 19, 2013 at 5:37 pm Reply
I had to look twice. I don’t know how you brought the rosy guy into such sharp focus but blurred the one in the front! Wow!!! LikeLike June 20, 2013 at 5:30 am Reply
For that narrow depth of field I think I shot at an aperture of 3.5 to draw focus to the finch. LikeLike June 20, 2013 at 6:19 pm Reply
Great work with the depth of field, makes this an incredibly effective shot. LikeLike June 22, 2013 at 5:45 pm Reply
They are pretty common here in the front range of Colorado and have a delightful song as well. LikeLike July 8, 2013 at 2:03 pm Reply
Thanks would be nice but then again seeing the birds around us, whomever they may be, is a joy. LikeLike July 10, 2013 at 8:11 pm Reply
That’s a cracking photo – love the expression of the rosy finch! LikeLike July 15, 2013 at 11:25 pm Reply
MIlt, thanks, that rosy guy looks to me a bird you don’t want to mess with;). LikeLike July 15, 2013 at 11:35 pm Reply
What a lovely bird! A real eye-catcher. Certainly gives Britain’s Robin Redbreast something to contend with. LikeLike October 5, 2014 at 3:57 pm Reply
He is a pretty darn colorful finch for sure. Over the last few weeks the males have become quite dull as their plumage changes for the winter. Hope you are having a great day and have a great week ahead. LikeLike October 5, 2014 at 7:07 pm Reply
Great use of depth of field and colour contrasts. I really love this shot! LikeLike October 7, 2014 at 12:21 pm Reply
Thanks, it was fun to get low on the ground and watch from a birds eye view so to speak. Hope you are having a great day. LikeLike October 7, 2014 at 1:37 pm Reply
nature has no boss 
I love the birds.! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, I will keep them coming.
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Beautiful! Love the way the rosy finch stands out while the rest is out of focus.
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Thanks.
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I had to look twice. I don’t know how you brought the rosy guy into such sharp focus but blurred the one in the front! Wow!!!
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For that narrow depth of field I think I shot at an aperture of 3.5 to draw focus to the finch.
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Great work with the depth of field, makes this an incredibly effective shot.
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Thanks.
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Never seen a rosy finch before. very nice-looking.
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They are pretty common here in the front range of Colorado and have a delightful song as well.
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Hopefully, one day I’ll see them in person and hear them. 🙂
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Thanks would be nice but then again seeing the birds around us, whomever they may be, is a joy.
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You are right! 🙂
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That’s a cracking photo – love the expression of the rosy finch!
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MIlt, thanks, that rosy guy looks to me a bird you don’t want to mess with;).
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What a lovely bird! A real eye-catcher. Certainly gives Britain’s Robin Redbreast something to contend with.
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He is a pretty darn colorful finch for sure. Over the last few weeks the males have become quite dull as their plumage changes for the winter. Hope you are having a great day and have a great week ahead.
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Thank you, I hope you have a great week too 🙂
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Thanks Sarah, I think the week will be a good one.
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Great use of depth of field and colour contrasts. I really love this shot!
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Thanks, it was fun to get low on the ground and watch from a birds eye view so to speak. Hope you are having a great day.
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