American Goldfinch gazes upward - Series II Digital Paint 2
by Debbie Portwood
Title
American Goldfinch gazes upward - Series II Digital Paint 2
Artist
Debbie Portwood
Medium
Photograph - Photography Photomanipulation
Description
Pretty little American Goldfinch perches on the plant hanger as he gazes slightly upward. He is likely looking at another bird in the nearby trees. I added a texture to the background, a thin line frame and a dark bluegreen frame for added interest and artistic appeal. I have also given this version a soft painted effect. Wonderful for any wall in your home or office or perhaps a greeting card. Many more wonderful works can be found in my various galleries, from photographs and photoart to digital creations and abstracts. Thanks for browsing, commenting and most of all for any purchases. Debbie Portwood :D...................................(This handsome little finch, the state bird of New Jersey, Iowa, and Washington, is welcome and common at feeders, where it takes primarily sunflower and nyjer. Goldfinches often flock with Pine Siskins and Common Redpolls. Spring males are brilliant yellow and shiny black with a bit of white. Females and all winter birds are more dull but identifiable by their conical bill; pointed, notched tail; wingbars; and lack of streaking. During molts they look bizarrely patchy. Size & Shape = A small finch with a short, conical bill and a small, head, long wings, and short, notched tail.Color Pattern = Adult males in spring and early summer are bright yellow with black forehead, black wings with white markings, and white patches both above and beneath the tail. Adult females are duller yellow beneath, olive above. Winter birds are drab, unstreaked brown, with blackish wings and two pale wingbars.Behavior These are active and acrobatic little finches that cling to weeds and seed socks, and sometimes mill about in large numbers at feeders or on the ground beneath them. Goldfinches fly with a bouncy, undulating pattern and often call in flight, drawing attention to themselves. Habitat - The goldfinch�s main natural habitats are weedy fields and floodplains, where plants such as thistles and asters are common. They�re also found in cultivated areas, roadsides, orchards, and backyards. American Goldfinches can be found at feeders any time of year, but most abundantly during winter. More great information on this or any other bird can be found at www.allaboutbirds.org
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August 14th, 2014
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Comments (11)
Nikki Dalton
So beautiful Debbie, so much wisdom and awareness in their eyes! Wonderful photography! FL
Nick Boren
You always place the right treatments on your images Debbie.. I am always very impressed and come away in awe after I view you images.. Another masterpiece here. ;-) fv
Hanne Lore Koehler
What and fantastic capture, dear Debbie!!! You have such magnificent talent, imagination and creative mind to compose such a gorgeous image! L/F/P
Kimberlee Baxter
This is so "tweet", Debbie! I love how this American Goldfinch is perched on this handle and has a look like it is listening intently! Love the colors and texture...it so Cottagey! Love your treatment and post-processing of this capture, Debbie! Fave! L/F!
Deb Halloran
What a beautiful image, Debbie. Fantastic colors, textures and light...nicely done. v/f