You'll probably know how I feel about these birds Russ, I love them. This is a lovely example. Personally, I would have left just a bit more space to the right and bottom but that's just me, that doesn't take anything away from the way you've captured this one. I love the dull, olive background, nicely diffused like that, setting off the goldfinch nicely. The colours in the leaves compliment the colours in the goldfinch too, it all works very well together. Nice work Russ.
- Thank you both kindly for your comments - much appreciatedNicely caught, I think the composition works with the eye looking straight at the camera, lovely colourful birds, good detail in the feathers.
- Glad you like it - thanks for kind commentsAbsolutely loving the colour, I am rather new to any wildlife photography so any technical stuff is lost on me, sorry. Just bought myself a cheap 120-400 to try for some wildlife for the first time. As I say lovely shot.
- Cheers David - I too thought the gold leaves added to the shotA fine image Russ of a smashing bird and looks good on the leaves.
- Many thanks John, glad you like itThat's absolutely stunning, Russ.
- George, you're too kind sir!"Cracking" shot Sir, nothing more to be said.