red poll III

Posted by amy (Nanaimo, BC, Canada) on 14 February 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

HAPPY VALENTINES!!!

I know these images are very similar but I think that although they are so similar, each does have a different nuance. This one is really noisy because of how much I enlarged it to get this close crop of the red poll. I do really love these creatures... they have such a great colour and believe me we need colour in our winters!! I thought how the red covered his little chest was so appropriate for Valentines. Oh, I added a bit of diffuse glow... sorry, can't help but fiddle!! LOL

Thank you again so much for all the comments on yesterday's post... You are all FABulous!!!

Just tell me what you think. I'm a big girl.... I won't cry for long. ;-)

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Comments (30)

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

Lovely shot of a fat and sassy bird with a red breast.

14 Feb 2008 12:30am

Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

He is sooooo cute. Happy Valentine Day to you too!! I like your fiddling, great result. You will be happy to know that we had a balmy 10 degrees today. Some people were wearing shorts and most people had shed their coats and jackets. Spring is on it's way.

14 Feb 2008 12:39am

Dylan from Delhi, United States

It looks like he/she is giving you the evil eye :]

14 Feb 2008 12:45am

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

Very nicely done, Amy.

14 Feb 2008 12:50am

e. from New York, NY, United States

I agree that they're all different. :) I like this one. Happy Valentine's Day to you too!

14 Feb 2008 1:10am

Paul van der Meer from Valkenswaard, Netherlands

Nice shot Amy!

14 Feb 2008 2:21am

Faramarz from Tehran, Iran

so beautiful and cute...

14 Feb 2008 2:38am

Paola Veneziani from Brescia, Italy

lovely!!!!! O_O

14 Feb 2008 2:38am

Helen from Melbourne, Australia

... and beautiful again!

14 Feb 2008 4:05am

shahab from Qazvin, Iran

So cool!Happy valentine Amy!

14 Feb 2008 4:47am

DaveB from Exeter, United Kingdom

Think this is my favourite of the 3 so far, nice colours and framing

14 Feb 2008 4:57am

Helma from Tehran, Iran

Very nice B&W photo .. lovely captured ! thanks.

14 Feb 2008 5:23am

Betty from New Jersey, United States

Another great shot!

14 Feb 2008 6:00am

GJC from Kyoto, Japan

I think this is my favorite (unless you've got others still to come!). Really nice framing and I like the elongated format and the limited use of color. These have all been charming.

14 Feb 2008 6:17am

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

I love the tight crop on this one. Really beautiful!

14 Feb 2008 6:26am

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

Very nicely done amy. I'm still intrigued by this beautiful little bird's name -- it resembles a house wren or a sparrow, but isn't either far as I can tell. They must be very northern in their orientation, b/c I don't think I've ever seen one down South.

14 Feb 2008 6:27am

@Viewfinder: I think they are of the sparrow family. Keep forgetting to check. Will try to check on the tonight when I get home. Thank you so much always, VF!!

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

I really do like the selective color on the birds breast! But the overall use of value in this series is outstanding! Well done Amy! Happy Valentine's Day!

14 Feb 2008 7:15am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

I'm not complaining...he's gorgeous! He's a beautiful spot on the snow. Happy V. day Amy :)

14 Feb 2008 7:17am

Anne from White Rock, BC, Canada

I like this one the best too! The framing is lovely. Happy Valentine's Day! :-)

14 Feb 2008 8:05am

Man With 101 Names from Hamburg, United States

HOLY COW !!! I wonder if this guy can fly ??? lol , he is a biggin ! I think this shot is beautiful , way to go !

14 Feb 2008 9:03am

Russ from New Hanover, PA, United States

He/she's a beautiful little bird and I bet he does brighten up the winters. He appears quite plump because he's puffed up his feathers to increase his insulation around his little body due to the cold. If I remember correctly from high school biology, that's called piloerection.

14 Feb 2008 10:44am

Jen from Alpharetta, United States

Love it!!!
I love the little pop of red...appropriate for the day!

14 Feb 2008 10:59am

bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom

Hey cutes..happy Valentines Day pal..hope you are having a good one...
Luvs this shot also...it's a dead heat with yesterday's post..the diffuse glow adds a definite magic to the shot..gives a feeling of the cold weather you reckon your having*-))...
Billyboyo...

14 Feb 2008 7:14pm