Finch with gold texture
by Debbie Portwood
Title
Finch with gold texture
Artist
Debbie Portwood
Medium
Photograph - Phototography
Description
Gorgeous very close view of a male House Finch as he looks back over his shoulder at me. His feathers and eye are very detailed. I have added a beautiful golden toned textured background for more artistic appeal. 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...................................(The House Finch is a recent introduction from western into eastern North America (and Hawaii), but it has received a warmer reception than other arrivals like the European Starling and House Sparrow. That’s partly due to the cheerful red head and breast of males, and to the bird’s long, twittering song, which can now be heard in most of the neighborhoods of the continent. If you haven’t seen one recently, chances are you can find one at the next bird feeder you come across...........Size & Shape - House Finches are small-bodied finches with fairly large beaks and somewhat long, flat heads. The wings are short, making the tail seem long by comparison. Many finches have distinctly notched tails, but the House Finch has a relatively shallow notch in its tail............Color Pattern - Adult males are rosy red around the face and upper breast, with streaky brown back, belly and tail. In flight, the red rump is conspicuous. Adult females aren’t red; they are plain grayish-brown with thick, blurry streaks and an indistinctly marked face..............Behavior - House Finches are gregarious birds that collect at feeders or perch high in nearby trees. When they’re not at feeders, they feed on the ground, on weed stalks, or in trees. They move fairly slowly and sit still as they shell seeds by crushing them with rapid bites. Flight is bouncy, like many finches...........Habitat - House Finches frequent city parks, backyards, urban centers, farms, and forest edges across the continent. In the western U.S., you’ll also find House Finches in their native habitats of deserts, grassland, chaparral, and open woods. More great information on this or any other bird can be found at www.allaboutbirds.org
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July 13th, 2012
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Comments (17)
Nikki Dalton
Sublime photography Debbie!, such a magical feel with beautiful detail and expression! Wonderful! FL
Nancy Kane Chapman
Very wonderful photograph. The feathers are so beautiful...it takes my breath away. I'll keep this in my favorites so that I can visit this finch often. v/f
Nick Boren
Oh what a marvelous bird image... I just really enjoy your bird images... May I start calling you the master "birder" lol? ;-) fv
Lenore Senior
Adore this! Oh, I want to see him every day! Instant v/f/fb
Debbie Portwood replied:
Thank you so very much Lenore! I never tire of taking shots of all the beautiful birds that come to my feeder! This proud little fellow is also one of my faves! :D
Sue Melvin
This is such a beautiful bird portrait, Debbie! Love the details of the feathers and the texture! V/F