House Finch On A Snowy Morning
by Lois Bryan
Title
House Finch On A Snowy Morning
Artist
Lois Bryan
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A rosy little male house finch takes a rest from competing with his buddies at the backyard bird feeder. With snow falling since the day before, the morning sun that's just beginning to part the stormy clouds, must feel good on his little back.
The red coloring of male finches varies greatly, and depends on pigments in their diet. The pigments are carotenoids, the same ones found in carrots and tomatoes. Since female finches prefer males with bigger and brighter red patches ... it’s a sign of a well-fed mate ... this little guy is sure to be very popular with the ladies this spring.
Fine art and product purchases of this image will not include a watermark, and if I may make a recommendation ... wall art will look its very best on the fine art paper choice of "picture rag."
Image captured with the Nikon D7000 and the Sigma 150-500mm. Not created using Artificial Intelligence.
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March 5th, 2024
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Comments (20)
Rachel Morrison
Oh what a dream shot! Such beautiful clarity and sparkling light!
Lois Bryan replied:
Thank you, Rachel .. these little guys are so sweet .. and so noisy at this time of year!!!
Dale Kincaid
Congratulations! Your fantastic art has been featured in the ANIMAL MANIA Group gallery! You are invited to post your work in the feature archive discussion.
Nancy Griswold
OMG, this is outstanding, oh the clarity of the feathers and such a beautiful bird Lois, such fine work F+/L
Lois Bryan replied:
Thanks Nancy … I was snapping away as the snow fell … when suddenly the sun started to come out!!!
Brian Commerford
Lois, As i was looking at your captivating picture , i would look to see if the snow had melted any more....Perfect !!!
Nancy Carol Photography
WELL DONE!! Thank you for sharing with us your wonderful work of art that has been proudly presented on the Home Page of the group, 'ART FOR PASSION - PASSION FOR ART'. If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs titled, "FEBRUARY 2024 Features."
Lois Bryan replied:
Nancy thanks so much .. I will tweet the group and add the image to the archive.
Robert Bales
The snow sure helps to frame the finch!! LFX
Lois Bryan replied:
Thank you Robert … I was pretty determined to finally get some snow in this series of shots!! It's been a boring winter!!!
Angela Davies
Such a colorful little beauty, great shot and eye contact, I adore these resilient little fellows! Congrats on feature! LF
Lois Bryan replied:
Angela thank you .. .this is a colorful little guy … usually the red isn't that pronounced farther down the body. I think reading up on them and the color variations, now I know why I get so confused by them!!!
Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be featured in our group "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (March-April 2024)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 3-5-2024)
Lois Bryan replied:
Many thanks, Steve!! I will .tweet the group and add the image to the discussion
Alex Lapidus
Congratulations! This fine image of an identified wild bird is featured in the Wild Birds of the World - A Nature Photography Group. Please take a moment to add it to the Jan – Mar 2024 Feature Archive discussion for additional visibility.
Lois Bryan replied:
Thank you very much, Alex … I willl tweet the group and add the image to the discussion.
David Neace
Congratulations, your work is featured on the homepage of "Created by Southern Artists
Lois Bryan replied:
Thanks so much, David!! I will tweet the group and add the image to the discussion!
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