Inspiring Photo: Goldfinch Duo #2552586

Goldfinch Duo

Uploaded: August 16, 2006 07:03:26

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Photo was taken on August 14, 2006 at 4:21pm in Edmonds, Washington
Canon 400mm F/4 DO IS lens + Tamron 1.4x TC @ F/6.3, 1/640 second, ISO 400
Cloned, cropped, + saturation, levels, resized, sharpened and blurred background in Photoshop CS

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Su Sana E. P August 16, 2006 0

Janine, I like to sit back and look at this image for a long time. This has to be the most amazing bird shot I've every seen. You're absolutely awesome!!
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Su Sana E. P August 16, 2006 0

One request, please let me know when your book is ready. #3169686

Julie Robinson August 16, 2006 0

What a beautiful pair Janine- well done! #3169687

Donna Roberts August 16, 2006 0

Oh, this is so lovely Janine - fantastic shot!
Your DOF use in this image is outstanding.
:-) ddu
#3169717

Dan Holm August 16, 2006 0

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL color, clarity and presentation, Janine! #3169726

Darryl Wilkinson August 16, 2006 0

Picture Perfect, Janine! I applaud you :) #3169728

Janine Russell August 16, 2006 0

From Crystal E. Berryman 8/16/2006 12:05:06 AM

Janine,
Fantastic...as usual. Be safe.
Chris :)

#3169729

VISHVAJIT JUIKAR August 16, 2006 0

Excellent capture, Beautiful Picture #3169759

Paul E. Earl August 16, 2006 0

Very beautifully captured!! #3169778

Nadya Johnson August 16, 2006 0

Janine, how EXQUISITE!! Reminiscent of Audubon! This is SOOO lovely! Fantastic work! #3169798

Kerby Pfrangle August 16, 2006 0

Wow just beautiful. Love the duo. Excellent clarity and colors. #3169838

Paul Michko August 16, 2006 0

Awesome capture, Janine. #3169935

William C. Raco August 16, 2006 0

Wow, this is fantastic, Janine!
Incredible detail, color and scene
Very nicely done

Bill #3169972

Bonnie C. Lackey August 16, 2006 0

Take another bow... #3170022

Glenn E. Urquhart August 16, 2006 0

Stunning, Beautiful composition, in every respect, Janine!!! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #3170045

Donald K. Cherry August 16, 2006 0

A twofer, Janine!! Terrific comp, colors, detail and DoF!!! Wonderful image!! #3170125

Carolyn J. Connolly August 16, 2006 0

WOW, WOW, WOW, Janine - this image is absolutely FABULOUS in *every* way!!! :o) #3170131

Carol Sawyer August 16, 2006 0

Beautiful image Janine!!! #3170133

Jim Huffield August 16, 2006 0

GORGEOUS!!!! #3170252

Sherri Gorman August 16, 2006 0

Great capture. This is amazing. Great clarity and colors. Wow! #3170369

Roxanne M. Bubar August 16, 2006 0

Awesome and beautiful capture. #3170456

Judyann Plante August 16, 2006 0

Janine, This is perfection! Amazing color, composition, and detail.

Judyann ><> #3170567

Jeff Robinson August 16, 2006 0

Outstanding capture Janine! Very beautifully presented!! Jeff #3170587

Richard D. Cox August 16, 2006 0

Another fabulous capture. Excellent. #3170916

Anita Ott August 16, 2006 0

Wow Janine this is just beautiful. The detail, clarity & coloring is just awesome. GREAT job. #3170937

Carla Metzler August 16, 2006 0

Beautiful capture, I love the color, Janine! #3171042

eileen bedford August 16, 2006 0

Well done, Janie, great detail, clarity and color. #3171266

Janine Russell August 16, 2006 0

Susan, Julie, Donna, Dan, Darryl, Chris, Vishvajit, Paul E, Nadya, Kerby, Paul M, Bill, Bonnie, Glenn, Donald, Carolyn, Carol, Jim, Sherri, Roxanne, Judyann, Jeff, Richard, Anita, Carla and Eileen, thanks very much for all of your kind comments and encouragement. #3172036

Leonard Pierce August 16, 2006 0

WOW! Fantastic image Janine, perfect in every way! #3172090

Ronald F. Fischer August 16, 2006 0

Susana is right, Janine, at suggesting that you do a book of your fantastic bird pictures. You can add me to the list of purchasers (I would want an autographed copy, of course)! #3172825

Connie J. Bagot August 16, 2006 0

Another beautiful bird shot----can't believe you got two of them in such a beautiful pose. Wonderful work Janine. #3173033

Deborah Lewinson August 16, 2006 0

Outstanding and very beautiful image, Janine, excellent work!
-Debby #3173364

Tarun Bose August 17, 2006 0

My dear Janine you have done wonders. Amazing shot. A winner. Mind blowing. #3173556

Nadine A. Lewis August 17, 2006 0

Janine, this is breath-takingly beautiful! I love everything about it!

<>< #3173696

Marilyn K. Lincecum August 17, 2006 0

They look like twins. Beautiful lighting and soft colors. Put me on the list for the book and like Ronald, I would want it autographed. :-) #3174026

Graeme yew Chow August 17, 2006 0

Janine, this is awesome image of two birds, really loving too. I agreed with others that this one could be a winner. #3174063

Nancy L. Green August 17, 2006 0

Beautiful Janine!! Simply perfection!! <>< #3174087

Janine Russell August 17, 2006 0

Len, Ronald, Connie, Debby, Tarun, Nadine, Marilyn, Graeme and Nancy, thanks very much for all of your kind and encouraging comments. #3174119

Erica Murphy August 17, 2006 0

Lovely image Janine!!

Erica #3174260

Janine Russell August 17, 2006 0

Erica and Don, thanks very much for your nice comments and encouragement. #3176473

Theresa Marie Jones August 17, 2006 0

Quality to the max! Love it!! #3177227

Janine Russell August 18, 2006 0

Theresa, thanks very much for your encouraging comments. #3179156

Dot K. August 19, 2006 0

Absolutly beautiful capture! #3183681

Sharrie Thomas August 20, 2006 0

This is such a great shot! Wonderful composition, colors are perfect, great DOF. Just a perfect shot! #3188064

Janet Detota August 21, 2006 0

I totally agree with what everyone before me has said. This is just outstanding as is your whole gallery!! #3194553

ALLEN O. HOWARD August 22, 2006 0

Fantastic Janine! #3196048

Janine Russell August 22, 2006 0

Dot, Sharrie, Janet and Allen, thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragement. #3196092

Cheryl E. Molennor August 22, 2006 0

Your work is beautiful Janine. This looks like a famous painting or so. Once again great clarity and detail. #3196131

Janine Russell August 22, 2006 0

Cheryl, I really appreciate your kind words of encouragement; thanks very much. #3196133

Shawn Jennings August 25, 2006 0

Beautiful image Janine! Excellent clarity and exposure! We have these Goldfinches here at home, but my images never turn out as nice as yours. Great work! #3210717

Janine Russell August 25, 2006 0

Shawn, I really appreciate your kind comments and encouragement; thanks very much. #3210809

Melissa G. Meiselman September 27, 2006 0

Congratulations on this well deserved finalist!!! #3366391

Renee Doyle September 27, 2006 0

Congratulations once again Janine!!!! Fantastic!!!
#3366440

Tarun Bose September 27, 2006 0

Big congrats my dear Janine forbeing finalist. This is going to be a winner. #3366578

Revonda L. Gentry September 27, 2006 0

Congratulations Janine!! #3366622

Cheryl E. Molennor September 27, 2006 0

Congrats to you Janine on a beautiful image! #3367095

Diana L. Ralph September 27, 2006 0

Congratulations, again, Janine on another well-deserved win... This one is SO BEAUTIFUL!!! #3367129

Virginia Leone September 27, 2006 0

Way to go! Congrats!! #3367303

DiAnna F. Paulk September 27, 2006 0

We're going to see these beautiful bird photographs in a book one day! Congratulations, Janine! Just gorgeous!!! #3367672

Pamela Shane September 27, 2006 0

Amazing capture Janine - congratulations on your finalist! :) #3367699

September 27, 2006 0

Congratulations,Janine!! #3367733

Paul E. Earl September 27, 2006 0

Congratulations on this superb finalist!! #3368021

Steve M. Harrington September 27, 2006 0

Fine work, Janine. Congratulations. #3368134

Barbara Waldoch September 27, 2006 0

Congratulations, well done! #3368636

Kay E. Mahoney September 27, 2006 0

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3368665

Marilyn K. Lincecum September 27, 2006 0

Congratulations Janine on this beautiful finalist and good luck in the next round. #3368667

Daniel G. Flocke September 27, 2006 0

Janine - Congratulations on your Finalist and good luck in the next round!!!

~Daniel #3368884

Nancy L. Green September 27, 2006 0

Congrats Janine on another beautiful finalist!! <>< #3369149

Husain Akhtar September 27, 2006 0

Further congratulations on being super finalist my friend! Good wishes again. #3369377

Janine Russell September 27, 2006 0

Melissa, Renee, Tarun, Revonda, Cheryl, Diana, Virginia, DiAnna, Pamela, Dawn, Paul, Steve, Barbara, Kay, Marilyn, Daniel, Nancy and MH, thanks very much for all of your kind and encouraging comments and congratulations. #3369401

Lorraine A. Cook September 27, 2006 0

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Janine!<:)) #3369818

Raymond Pauly September 27, 2006 0

This is definitely a winner, Janine! It is so beautiful! It looks like a painting. A true work of art! Congratulations! #3369888

Graeme yew Chow September 27, 2006 0

Janine, big congratulation on this awesome finalists. #3370201

Sherry Stricklin Boles September 27, 2006 0

Congrats on this fantastic finalist, Janine! #3370255

Kathleen Brennan September 27, 2006 0

Congratulations, Janine. This is amazing. I wish I could get my goldfinces to sit still! #3371317

Sharrie Thomas September 27, 2006 0

Congratulations Janine! Beautiful shot!! #3371676

Emile Abbott September 27, 2006 0

Another great finalist, Janine. #3372430

Janine Russell September 27, 2006 0

Lorraine, Raymond, Graeme, Sherry, Kathleen, Sharrie and Emile, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments and congratulations. #3372863

September 27, 2006 0

Wonderful, big hugs and congratulations on all your great finalist photos, Janine!!! #3373411

Rakesh Syal September 27, 2006 0

WOW!!Another great finalist, Janine!! #3373658

Adilson F. Ferreira September 27, 2006 0

Congratulations Janine!!! #3373751

Shawn Jennings September 27, 2006 0

Congratulations on your finalist Janine!!! #3374487

Tressie Davis September 27, 2006 0

Super congrats Janine!! #3375460

Janine Russell September 28, 2006 0

Joyce, Rakesh, Adilson, Shawn and Tressie, I really appreciate your kind comments, encouragement and congratulations; thanks very much. #3375874

Brian D. Shema September 28, 2006 0

SUPERB!! Congrats.

~Brian #3376195

Debra Booth September 28, 2006 0

Double awesome, Janine!! Congratulations!! #3376518

Sharon Day September 28, 2006 0

Outstanding capture, Janine!!! Congratulations again!!! Good luck next round! #3376906

She-She Killough September 28, 2006 0

Wonderful capture Janine!! Congrats 2 U!!! #3378330

Janine Russell September 28, 2006 0

Brian, Debra, Sharon and Sheesh, thanks very much for your nice comments, encouragement and congratulations. #3379612

Mitch Spence September 28, 2006 0

Gosh, Janine, you can't get much better than this. I'm amazed. #3381231

Janine Russell September 29, 2006 0

Mitch, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement. #3386341

Natasha Overton November 15, 2006 0

This is probably one of the best bird capture I've seen in a long time. Excellent all around. #3590935

Janine Russell November 15, 2006 0

Natasha, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement. #3591048

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