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Lesser Goldfinch

Doug Herr

Member
In my yard

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Asher Kelman

OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
In my yard

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Doug,

That finch is a happy present for us to wake up to. The buds give a sense of the season!

Shape is for function and color is for signaling. This bird gets A+ for both!

In addition your selection of the two diagonals, (the axis of its body and the opposing line of its beak from the turned head), makes the picture engaging and balanced.

So you get an A+ too!

Asher
 

Asher Kelman

OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
I liked the composition with amazing detailing!

Yes, Doug Herr is particularly accomplished as a “birder”. I really think attitude and extraordinary patience is essential to this art, and enthusiasm alone is not enough!

Look also at Peter Dexter’s work.

Asher
 
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