I believe this is a American Goldfinch

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![I believe this is a American Goldfinch.]

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Weighting on Eagles again, when this Goldfinch landed in the hedge at the back of BigY’s parking lot. Photographed on June 29, at 8:17 AM.
Thank you for stopping by.
Peter

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I would have to crop is shot by 75% and turn it into a square to take out the pods in the right side of the frame. I did not like the look.

Technical Details

Canon R5, Canon 100-500mm, F9, 599mm, 1/1600, -.7 EV, ISO 1000. The shot is cropped by 60% and I adjusted the highlights and exposure in DXO Photo Lab 5.

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I believe you’re right, although I can’t claim to be a birder. We have Lessers here but I rarely see an American. They are prettier, and have the orange bill. He is all dressed up and manages to stand out well in the composition.

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Yes, this is American Goldfinch male in breeding plumage. I like the composition and the setting.

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A very nice look at the goldfinch and I like the setting it is in. I think the pods on the right add to the sense of the environment-actually, something of an iconic setting for a goldfinch.

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A very nice shot, Peter! Way to take advantage of an unexpected opportunity! Exposure, colors and detail are excellent and I think the Goldfinch is bright and bold enough to easily balance the pods on the right side of the frame so I wouldn’t worry about it.

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Hi Diane, David, Allen & Gary
Thank you of the comments. Sometimes good thing come to he who waits.
Peter