Finches – The discussion ….

I think I've reached an age and health state such that I find I am no longer am interested in critiques or critiquing ..... so I think I'll stop …. maybe …. age does have it's lapses … These are a few soft pictures that I find entertaining as the participants seem so human ….

Here the DOF is about 10 inches but only about 4inches toward the camera where the birds can move... Would I like these sharper .. Maybe .. but I'm not sure how that would change the story .. I think I'll just post pictures in the future and not worry out loud about any technical problems except maybe to ask for advise ...

I hope you found a story here that you might have enjoyed, I did but then I have an active imagination .. still … I've been doing photography and enjoying the process for more than 70 years and will not stop now .. I enjoy this community and will continue here until I wear out my welcome which I hope is not soon … So pull up a chair and have a cup of coffee with me … as I always enjoy your company and the discussions … …. no charge …..

WhyNot

BTW I'm having a few internet problems and may be unable to be here ... yesterday was an example ....

I am sitting here having a coffee its 5pm in Ireland I don't know what ur thinking WN but the red one seems to be giving the other two a stern telling off I don't know what they done Paul

Looks like a family squabble to me .. but then I like these finches as they have so many tales to tell ... did more of this a decade ago and may spend some time with them next winter when they tend to congregate about the feeders a bit more (these were from this last January) and the light will be better ... maybe I'll understand ProCapture by then .... Anyway the coffee is getting cold and I need to warm it up .. I'll be back later ...

WhyNot

It appears that the female cardinal did not like the squabbling and decided to come back later!
Andrew

I like these pictures, WhyNot. They do show a lot of personality in the birds. They appear argumentative and contentious like humans. Too bad for them. The red one should take a chill pill. Rich

I like this series WN. It perfectly illustrates a domestic squabble. I've always believed all animals, including us humans, have similar behavioural traits. Maybe it's just as well these other animals don't carry cameras.😉

Dave

Great series WN.
Must be something about your weather...
our birds never squabble up here!

Thank you Andrew for stopping by ... I have been watching them as they carry on their daily lives and animated discussions for a decade or more I always enjoy finches ..

Thanks Rich .. They do have distinct personalities .. The red one gave up and left ..

Good to have you stop by Dave.. I have the coffee hot and a new set of pictures to look through .. I assume you brought yours ... and as we sit here in the yard we can watch the squabbles go on over at the feeders ...

Now that I find hard to believe, Jim!!!! ... Thanks for srtoping by ..

Again Thank you all for your kind comments.. Much appreciated ...

WhyNot

I love this series of a squabble between the two finches! I don't know if extra sharpness would add anything to the story. I especially like the first photo; you can almost hear the cardinal saying, "Now, children . ."

Thanks for stopping by ..... The cardinal wanted nothing to do with this squabble and left to come back later ....

WhyNot