Friday, November 30, 2007

September, American Goldfinch


American Goldfinch
Originally uploaded by Bill Walker.
Half Moon Bay, California [taken October 2007]

American Goldfinches are a common subject for photographers and artists in their bright yellow summer plumage, but their subtle winter feathering is equally beautiful and a good sign of the changing seasons. A flock of goldfinches were feeding in thistles near the entrance to Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay. When the flock flew off, I set up my camera to wait for their return. The muted backdrop of dry grasses is another sign that we are entering fall and ready for the winter rains to come refresh the landscape.

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