Comment from Sean T Phelan
"So much for that one!" he's probably thinking!
He's certainly an attractively feathered creature though,isn't he?
Your photo of him among the branches looks great,Grace!
~Sean

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019

Thank you!

reply by Sean T Phelan on 25-Apr-2019

You're welcome,my friend! : )

Comment from iPhone7
Yes that look says it all. I guess you can't with them all.

Beautiful picture of this male Gold Finch. Colors are nice and natural. The blues sky background really accents this fellow.

Well done Grace ~ Steve

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2019

Thank you! His expression makes me laugh when I put human emotions to it :)

Comment from Christine Rohr
Yes he does look rather defeated. Doesn't he pop against the blue background.
Nice tight bird portrait that is crisp. I really think if the photographers on this site got together they could out do any bird field guide and get it published. I am really not joking on this.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019

Lol, that is nice of you to say! Thank you for the great review :)

Comment from Shadow catcher
Poor guy,well there are more females out there,if it's anything like my house;they sit in the small crab apple tree near the feeder giving it the appearance of being covered with brilliant yellow blooms! Very well focused and framed nicely with the surrounding branches,he is very brilliant with his yellow plumage,topped off by a jaunty black beret.Many thanks for sharing this "wild canary" as my father-in-law called them!

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019

Thank you for your nice comments :) I like the term wild canary for these guys!

Comment from Stringbean
Your central composition is strong. I think you low perspective aids in your composition. Superb eye clarity. Very well photographed with beautiful lighting, sharp focus, and good details in the feathers and markings of the goldfinch. Outstanding work and thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019

Thank you very much :)

reply by Stringbean on 02-May-2019

You are more than welcome Grace!
Mary Lynn

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a wonderful shot of the bird!. You have framed it well. The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019

Thank you!

Comment from Danielle Andrukitis
Aw. Haha. Rejection hits hard for every species I guess, right? Nice capture of this moment. The Goldfinch stands out nicely with his vibrant colors against the blue sky and between the branches and twigs. Great job, and better luck next time, little guy!

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019

Lol, thank you!

Comment from nikman
A quite nice nature shot posted here! Think he was trying to work out what was wrong with his wooing technique!! Your fine and central composition allows us an enjoyable look at your bird and it's location. Exposure and composition are good. Nicely done!

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019

Lol, thank you very much!

Comment from supergold
you didn't finish your comments: "some male think they are the most handsome, the most intelligent"..lol;
a wonderful close up of this bright colored bird with outstanding sharp details;

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019

Hahaha! Thank you :)

Comment from Sange
I bet you have some whipping out their dictionaries! Thwarted!
I SEEpia whatcha mean Green!
:-)
He is saying: Women! Pfft!
And I reply : Right?!!!!
Great capture of a bird I never see here.
Thwarted!!
Killing me Green! :)

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2019

Lol, thank you Sange :)