Newly minted Lesser Goldfinch

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About This Image

Some nice foggy light this morning, and another with the 2X TC on the 200-800. Minimal tonal tweaks and denoise in LR and into PS to clean up the beak. No sharpening. Cropped to 42% of original pixels. The BG is distant summer grass.

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Technical Details

Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM + EXTENDER RF2x
Focal length: 863mm
Shutter speed: 1/250s
Aperture: f/19
ISO: 3200

Tripod.

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You’ve really been getting the birds this year, Diane. It’s interesting how closely the juvenile lesser resembles the juvenile American goldfinch. I like that cool perch, and the detail and head turn on the goldfinch are excellent.

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Simple, beautiful

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Thanks, @Dennis_Plank and @Huw_Thomas ! The babies have been delightful this year, and less shy than the parents.

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Diane ..simply a painting ..top class

Balan Vinod

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Great photo! Love the colors. Great perch and framing.