Saffron Finch - A bird that has a beautiful trill

[Panama Hat & Camera]

I was trying to find birds to take some photos when I heard a beautiful trill. After a while I found the source of trill and I saw a Saffron Finch (Sicalis flaveola). I tried to move slowly for not scare the bird (they are very skittish) and I was lucky to take some photos of them (really I don't know if there was one or two birds).
I would like to have your commentaries about the pictures.
Cheers,
Antonio.

#1 - 1/250 - f/6.5 - ISO 200 - 1050 mm FFE - Canon SX50


#2 - 1/250 - f/8 - ISO 80 - 1200 mm FFE - Canon SX50


#3 - 1/250 - f/8 - ISO 80 - 1200 mm FFE - Canon SX 50HS


#4 - 1/250 - f/6.5 - ISO 400 - 1200 mm FFE - Canon SX 50HS


#5 - 1/250 - f/6.5 - ISO 640 1200 mm FFE - Canon SX 50 HS

[IzzieK]

He's a beautiful birdie...I like #2 and #4 even though #2 was in the shadow...he's got 'that' spunky look

[NorthernFocus]

Beautiful little birds, Antonio. I can imagine the challenge of shooting them in the dense brush. You had some challenging conditions with patches of sunlight falling on the birds in some of the shots and bright patches in the BG on some. Those are difficult conditions. Nos. 2 and 3 are the "cleanest" shots. It would have been optimal if the birds would have graced you with a turn of the head a bit more towards the camera.

[Downrigger]

Handsome images of a great little subject. Can imagine not easy. Congratulations.

[Bobobird]

Beautiful little guy and you have managed to get good sharp shots despite the lighting. Excellent work.

[Shadowman]

Nice series.

[nikalight]

Excellent series. And the small model was comfortable being photographed

[deetheturk]

Nice set of images Antonio,#2 and #3 are my pick,well captured!

[Panama Hat & Camera]

Isabel,
Yes, the Saffron Finch is a courageous bird.
Thank you very much for seeing and commenting.
All the best,
Antonio.

[Panama Hat & Camera]

Beautiful little birds, Antonio. I can imagine the challenge of shooting them in the dense brush. You had some challenging conditions with patches of sunlight falling on the birds in some of the shots and bright patches in the BG on some. Those are difficult conditions. Nos. 2 and 3 are the "cleanest" shots. It would have been optimal if the birds would have graced you with a turn of the head a bit more towards the camera.

Dan,
Really the light wasn't in the ideal conditions (mainly for a compact camera) for photographing the birds, but I was lucky and I could take reasonable pictures.
Thank you very much for seeing and commenting.
All the best,
Antonio.

[Panama Hat & Camera]

Mark,
Really the Saffron Finch is a small bird and is very skittish, but I was lucky and I could take reasonable pictures.
Thank you very much for seeing and commenting.
Cheers,
Antonio.

[Panama Hat & Camera]

John,
Thank you very much for seeing and commenting.
Cheers,
Antonio.

[Panama Hat & Camera]

Beautiful little guy and you have managed to get good sharp shots despite the lighting. Excellent work.

Bobo,
Really lighting wasn't in the ideal conditions (mainly for a compact camera) for photographing the birds, but I was lucky and I could take reasonable pictures.
You are a expert on bird photos and your comments are very important for me.
Thank you very much for your encouraging words.
Cheers,
Antonio.

[Panama Hat & Camera]

Excellent series. And the small model was comfortable being photographed

Veronica,
I tried to move slowly for not scare the bird (they are very skittish) and I was lucky to take some photos of it. The 1200 mm FFE focal lenght of my camera helped me a lot and I think he wasn't affraid of me.
Thank you very much for seeing and commenting.
All the best,
Antonio.

[Panama Hat & Camera]

Nice set of images Antonio,#2 and #3 are my pick,well captured!

David,
Really, the background of photos #2 and #3 facilitated the work of the camera auto focus.
Thank you very much for seeing and commenting.
All the best,
Antonio.