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JimLittle wrote:
Wonderful series---a treat for the eyes----well done!!

Thank you Jim,

very sweet words I treasure.

Lil

Jan 11, 2009 at 09:27 PM

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davidearls wrote:
These are all great, Lil - I'm amazed at how much more color the males keep through the winter out in CA. They all turn a limpid, uninspiring mustrdy color in the heartland.

Great exposures, plenty of detai, nice bokeh - work to be proud of -

Thank you David.

I think you're thinking of the American Goldfinch. These are Lesser Goldfinches. They keep their color year round from what I understand. They're smaller than the American as well.

Sweet words which I take to heart.

Lil

Jan 11, 2009 at 09:29 PM

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danjacquitaylo wrote:
These are fantastic Lil. Very very nicely done.
dan

Thank you Dan,

So wish I had a 500mm AF-S f/4 for these. Just imagine what those would look like.

Glad you like them.

Lil

Jan 11, 2009 at 09:30 PM

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carl haslam wrote:
very nice series Lil, love those bg's.

carl

Thank you Carl,

very sweet of you & so glad you like them.

Lil

Jan 11, 2009 at 09:30 PM

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Nello Milanese wrote:
superb shots once again Lil

Those are some awesome bgs you got there!
Smooth as baby's butt

P.S. if these are almost full-frame at 420mm i'd go w the Sigmonster next time at 800mm! we want a macro of it's eye

Thank you Nello.

So glad you like them.

Glad you like the bg's - I believe I've figured how to pp them to the fullest.

OK - I'll go for the Sigmonster next time.

I've actually been thinking that that might be a fun thing to do.

I'll give it a shot.

Lil

Jan 11, 2009 at 09:34 PM

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thehotel wrote:
Nice yard visitors you got. You done did gooood.

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Thank you Roger.

Glad you like them. But I would gladly trade them for some of your large game or BEs - - I so want to get a chance at large mammals in the wild. Guess I better talk my husband into a trip......

Thanks

Lil

Jan 11, 2009 at 09:35 PM

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another fine series young lady.....#4 profile is my fav with #7 a close second.
The colors are very nice

Jan 11, 2009 at 09:46 PM

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Lil,

It looks like you had a very productive day.

Beautiful series. I like all of them.
When the birds come to you,instead of looking for them,it's a birder's happy day.

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Jan 11, 2009 at 10:12 PM

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Dave In La wrote:
another fine series young lady.....#4 profile is my fav with #7 a close second.
The colors are very nice

Thank you Dave,

glad you like them & thanks for the picks.

Lil

Jan 11, 2009 at 10:37 PM

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Hide Takahashi wrote:
Lil,

It looks like you had a very productive day.

Beautiful series. I like all of them.
When the birds come to you,instead of looking for them,it's a birder's happy day.

Hide

Thank you Hide,

these are shot over several days. Glad you like them.

Yes it is good when they come to us.

I'm really happy with these. I had not seen a Lesser GF in forever & was very concerned after the fires. Then I saw one out of the corner of my eye. I happened upon on one of those "socks" for the special seed for them & bought it. Bought seed & I guess the word's out.

I now have 20-30 birds in the tree at times.

Great investment of the sock for $ 1.99

Lil

Jan 11, 2009 at 10:40 PM

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Beautiful shots and good and warm lighting.

Jan 11, 2009 at 10:41 PM

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All of these are great shots, but I believe the background in #5 makes it the winner. Nice work!

Jan 11, 2009 at 10:41 PM

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Wow Lil

Super sharp and lovely color!
No favs here all are excellent

Last one looks to be a Goldfinch to me with her winter suit on

Tom

Jan 11, 2009 at 11:21 PM

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Lovely crisp images, Lil.

Jenna

Jan 11, 2009 at 11:30 PM

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Great captures, Lil. They are very well exposed with sharp detail, good lighting and pleasing colors and bg. #1 and 4 are my favorites.
Socrate

Jan 11, 2009 at 11:53 PM

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TooManyShots wrote:
Beautiful shots and good and warm lighting.

Thank you & so glad you like them.

Lil

Jan 12, 2009 at 03:42 AM

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Bahama.Llama wrote:
All of these are great shots, but I believe the background in #5 makes it the winner. Nice work!

Thank you Evan,

glad you like them & # 5 has a special place in my heart.

Lil

Jan 12, 2009 at 03:43 AM

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Thomas Sanders wrote:
Wow Lil

Super sharp and lovely color!
No favs here all are excellent

Last one looks to be a Goldfinch to me with her winter suit on

Tom

Thank you Tom,

so glad you like them.

OK - with my ID & then two more - I now consider this a firm ID.

Thank you

Lil

Jan 12, 2009 at 03:44 AM

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Raindrop_333 wrote:
Lovely crisp images, Lil.

Jenna

Thank you Jenna,

glad you like them. You should stop by more often.

Lil

Jan 12, 2009 at 03:45 AM

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Shasoc wrote:
Great captures, Lil. They are very well exposed with sharp detail, good lighting and pleasing colors and bg. #1 and 4 are my favorites.
Socrate

Thank you Socrate,

thrilled you like them.

Thanks for the picks.

Lil

Jan 12, 2009 at 03:46 AM

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p.2 #21 · Part 2 of Playing at home with birds in our garden....

Very nice shots, Lil. Just the right amount of sharpening for me. Wonderful poses and backgrounds. Way to go!

Jan 12, 2009 at 05:05 AM

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p.2 #22 · Part 2 of Playing at home with birds in our garden....

Nice job, Lil, nice and sharp with a pretty background. Bruce

Jan 12, 2009 at 05:09 AM

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Lil Judd wrote:

Thank you Tim.

I find it amusing that some are maybe a tad over sharpened. I've barely done any sharpening. Got to tell Nikon their lenses are almost too sharp.

Lil, my sweet are you doing any sharpening in the camera?

Are you using ACR without turning the sharpening off?

OK - I will tell Ross that when we go up he'd better be prepared that I have things to do. people to meet & go shooting with. He can hang out with his mother & sister & I'll go shooting with you guys.

he'll be OK with that.

Good man and you betcha, there are a bunch of us waiting to meet you.

Lou is a very lucky man.

He's been doing this for a long time & has had time to collect lenses over the years.

Lou is the biggest assest this forum has, the man is a national treasure.

Tim

Jan 12, 2009 at 05:35 AM

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JJBub wrote:
Very nice shots, Lil. Just the right amount of sharpening for me. Wonderful poses and backgrounds. Way to go!

Thank you Cris,

glad you like them & thank you for the kind words.

Lil

Jan 12, 2009 at 07:20 AM

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B Benson wrote:
Nice job, Lil, nice and sharp with a pretty background. Bruce

Thank you Bruce,

very kind of you & I'm thrilled you like them.

Lil

Jan 12, 2009 at 07:20 AM


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