Purple Finch (female) by Missed Opportunities

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31-Jan-2019	Donald E. Casavecchia

Purple Finch (female)

Lake Frederick, Virginia

Been showing up at our backyard feeders - been looking for a male, non so far.
Update: Here we are on 3 Feb, and I just spotted my first male; need to get a shot.
(see 'next' for look at the male)
Best viewed in 'original' size.

Nikon D800 ,AF-S VR Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G with TC-20 E II
1/500s f/8.0 at 600mm iso720; image taken through double-paned window.
DX Image Cropped 5x7" Landscape Size Reduced for Internet Viewing full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Tom Murray		08-Feb-2019 13:46
Nice detailed close up, Don. Hope you get a shot of her mate.

Martin Lamoon		04-Feb-2019 19:46
Superb capture, a wonderful picture. v

Hennie & Lies Lammers		04-Feb-2019 09:30
Great details and colors and great pose

Tom Munson		04-Feb-2019 03:22
Beautiful capture, Don. This is a rare bird for our area.

Hank Vander Velde		03-Feb-2019 23:19
Nice sharp shot Don.

hayl		03-Feb-2019 19:11
Sharp photo and nicely composed. I hope you get to photograph the male soon too.

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		03-Feb-2019 18:53
Beautiful ! Great details and colors. Voted Paolo

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