Goldfinch with Rosy Shoulder - Digital Paint and Verse
by Debbie Portwood
Title
Goldfinch with Rosy Shoulder - Digital Paint and Verse
Artist
Debbie Portwood
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art - Photography
Description
Close up view of an American Goldfinch perched on an angled twig. It is still late winter and has it's winter color except for a rosy pink spot on it't shoulder that I have never observed on any of the other Goldfinches, so I don't know if this is normal or unusual. I have added a digital Painted effect for artistic appeal, as well as a wonderful Bible verse. 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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April 6th, 2014
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Comments (22)
Reynold Jay
Inspiring for this viewer! Beautiful work of art! Well done Debbie and an easy FAVORITE!
Kimberlee Baxter
So very "tweet", Debbie! I love this capture of an American Goldfinch perched on a tree limb! Love the soft golden teal color of the background..looks almost ari-brushed! Love how you have added this wonderful scripture into this work as well! Fave! L/F/FB!
Lynn Bauer
Beautiful work with a wonderful scripture, Debbie!! Congratulations on your wonderful sale!
Latha Gokuldas Panicker
Such an adorable bird photo with perfect verses to go with it,dear Debbie !!!!! (F/L)
Music of the Heart
Debbie your birds are so beautiful ..so wonderfully done!! and you present it so wonderfully, Absolutely a pleasure to see each one, Also i enjoy reading the verses taken from the bible!! All the best to you!! L/F
Debbie Portwood replied:
Thank you so very much Music of the Heart! I am so happy that you like them! :D