Goldfinch with Flowering Crab Apple Tree

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by Andrea Petersen

Uploaded 4 Apr 2009 — 39 favorites

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Uploaded	April 4, 2009
Taken	May 24, 2008
Make	Nikon Corporation
Model	NIKON D40X
Exposure	1/60 sec at f/5.6
Flash	No Flash
Focal Length	200 mm
ISO	200

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The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land. Song of Solomon 2:12

Spring blossoms
Young and tender
Sings e'er awesome
of natures timbre;
While mother earth
Awakens to its birth.
Poetry by me AJP

Since we usually don't have too much blossoming until May I shot this picture last year of our flowering crab tree with a young male goldfinch sitting on the branch.

62 responses

Sarah Terokowskie gave props (4 Apr 2009):
Great shot, I love it!
Donald Garrett gave props (4 Apr 2009):
Beautiful, Andrea!!
Judy Wanamaker (Deleted) gave props (4 Apr 2009):
A true burgeoning of Spring...everything is there. The bird shows up beautifully in the flowers. Excellent shot and excellent entry.
JOE FAILK gave props (4 Apr 2009):
Fits the theme well! Excellent
Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (4 Apr 2009):
Beautiful Capture !!! Well Done
Nicole DeVita gave props (4 Apr 2009):
Oh Andrea for your sake I was hoping the snow was gone!! Beautiful shot!!
Andrea Petersen said (4 Apr 2009):
Thanks to all for comments...Nicole, the snow is gone temporarily but sounds like more to come in the forecast Sunday and Monday(: I am just hoping it goes past us.
je suis moi gave props (4 Apr 2009):
What a beautiful combination of colors. They all stand out. :-)
Michael Ball gave props (4 Apr 2009):
WOW Andrea this is absolutely gorgeous!!! Splendid entry!!! I really love this!!
Litz Go gave props (4 Apr 2009):
great entry, Andrea. I love that bird!
Mayette Ignacio gave props (5 Apr 2009):
What a charming photo!!
Paul Bate (Deleted) gave props (5 Apr 2009):
Oh Andrea, this is so beautiful. Love it.
eithne mythen gave props (5 Apr 2009):
Exquisite....
Ann Reece gave props (5 Apr 2009):
A beautiful photo of the blooms and the Goldfinch!!!
Maura Wolfson-Foster gave props (5 Apr 2009):
Perfectly beautiful!!!
Donna Whitecotton gave props (5 Apr 2009):
What a gorgeous shot...so much color with the beautiful blossoms and the bright yellow bird....Beautiful!
Deborah Downes gave props (6 Apr 2009):
So...beautiful, Andrea, and perfect for the theme.
Wallace Jones gave props (6 Apr 2009):
the color here is WONDERFUL! perfect for the theme!
Lesley S (Deleted) gave props (6 Apr 2009):
The colors are absolutely gorgeous! What a beautiful shot - and perfect for the theme.
Jüri Vissak gave props (6 Apr 2009):
Beautiful composition and colours!
Rob Roy (Deleted) gave props (6 Apr 2009):
My, my, my!! How beautiful, Andrea!! Either the bird or the blossoms would make a VERY nice shot alone... together they are AWEsome!!
Nelson Campbell (Deleted) gave props (6 Apr 2009):
They are here and losing their winter feathers just now! Soon they will look like this! Beautiful shot!
Melissa Nazal said (7 Apr 2009):
Gorgeous! I love the yellow of the bird against the pinks and reds in the blossoms. Very well done!
Lori Reece gave props (7 Apr 2009):
Had me faked out. I thought you had gone from spring blossoms to snow. LOL Anyway, it's a great shot...so pretty!
Bonnie Hoffman said (8 Apr 2009):
This is a beautiful of the goldfinch in flowering crab tree! I can see why is is rated hot! This is a winner photo! Blessings from Bonnie
david ong gave props (9 Apr 2009):
so lovely...
Lanis Rossi gave props (10 Apr 2009):
A real winner!
Karen Foto Fiddler (Deleted) gave props (11 Apr 2009):
The contrast is beautiful!
Martie Last gave props (3 May 2009):
Great catch!!!
Ken McElroy gave props (28 May 2009):
A superb homage to the glories of nature. Very special image.
Michaela K. gave props (1 Jun 2009):
Brilliant!!!
Donna Mullins gave props (27 Jan 2012):
very pretty photo! voted!
Regenia Brabham gave props (28 Jan 2012):
I love how you composed this shot. I also love how the yellow is framed in all that pink. My vote.
Deborah Downes gave props (28 Jan 2012):
BTV:)
John Linton gave props (28 Jan 2012):
Oh YEAH! Rad!
Andrea Petersen gave props (28 Jan 2012):
Thank you all for your comments and votes...Very appreciated.
Ann Reece gave props (28 Jan 2012):
Back to vote : )
Yaz Hawkins gave props (28 Jan 2012):
Great shot! Got my voted!
je suis moi gave props (28 Jan 2012):
so pretty. voted
Leslie Hunziker gave props (28 Jan 2012):
super shot! voted
Michaela K. gave props (29 Jan 2012):
btv
JOE FAILK gave props (29 Jan 2012):
Voted
Litz Go gave props (29 Jan 2012):
back to vote!
Kevin Kott gave props (30 Jan 2012):
My vote!!!
Judy and Wayne Wanamaker said (1 Feb 2012):
BTV!
Juanita Vivas gave props (3 Feb 2012):
That touch of yellow in a cloud of pink...lovely ! Got my vote !!
Dennis Burlingham gave props (7 Feb 2012):
BTV
Sarah Springer gave props (7 Feb 2012):
The little yellow bird is composed so perfect against the pretty pink flowers...V
Christopher J Chalk gave props (10 Feb 2012):
Beautiful nature capture, Andrea! Voted.........☺
JanElle gave props (10 Feb 2012):
He stands out so beautifully against the flowering crab blossoms, and they're hard to compete with..lol. A wonderful springtime capture and a gret entry!! Voted!
Sonia Adam Murray gave props (14 Feb 2012):
Beautiful, I voted.
JamesHarmon McQuilkin gave props (15 Feb 2012):
Lovely balance of s matter and colours--the yellow bird stands out so subtlly
Saroj Swain gave props (18 Feb 2012):
so lovely picture!!! I really love this shot!!! Love this bird and innocence!!!Vote!!!
je suis moi gave props (18 Feb 2012):
Back to say this is indeed a beautiful picture !!
Winky Vivas (Deleted) said (22 Feb 2012):
Absolutely beautiful! Wonderful colors, composition, light, and DOF. Outstanding work in every way! Got my vote!
Ioana Caravan gave props (23 Feb 2012):
Beautiful! My vote!
Nadeem Shafi gave props (26 Feb 2012):
I am taken by this...
Joy B gave props (2 Mar 2012):
So pretty!
vince scaglione gave props (9 Mar 2012):
Fantastic capture Andrea! I love the way you think, write and express yourself! Oh....also I love, love, love Song Of Solomon!n
vince scaglione said (9 Mar 2012):
Voted for this genuine awesome image! Loved the bright, clear and vivid clarity of the image with the dof as a major bonus! Good luck and God bless..............................vince scaglione
Dennis Hanson (Deleted) gave props (17 Mar 2012):
Got my vote!
Susan Littlefield said (29 Mar 2012):
Fabulous capture! Definitely gets a yes vote from me!!