I’m sharing just a few photos of female House Finches this morning that I took while I was visiting my friend, Steve Creek, in Arkansas last month.
Female House Finch in low light – Canon R7, f8, 1/1250, ISO 1600, +0.3 EV, Canon RF 100-500mm at 500mm, natural light
Even though all three of these female House Finch images were taken in the same location in Steve’s yard, the lighting conditions varied. When I took this first photo of a female House Finch, the light was low. I loved the texture of the driftwood perch and how well it complimented the same colors and tones of the female finch’s plumage.
Female House Finch perched on driftwood – Canon R7, f7.1, 1/800, ISO 3200, Canon RF 100-500mm at 500mm, natural light
This second photo, taken in the early morning hours, shows the golden light of dawn. The warmth of the sunlight caused a golden glow on the finch and the driftwood perch she was on.
Male House Finches are certainly more colorful than the females of this species, but I find the more subtle females to be equally as beautiful.
This female may have been even more beautiful if she had wiped her bill a little before I photographed her. But, hey, I’m pretty sure I looked a bit messy that morning too.
Female House Finch in bright morning light – Canon R11, f8, 1/1250, ISO 2500, Canon RF 800mm, natural light
Finally, here is the last female House Finch photo, taken three minutes later than the one above, but on a different day. This image features more dramatic lighting, and I find it very appealing. Of the three female House Finch photos, I like the last one the most. Your mileage may vary, much like the lighting did when I took these finch photos.
Life is good.
Mia
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She is a subtle charmer – in any light.
It’s amazing how fast lighting changes and how it changes the mood of the photo.