Carduelis Flammea
A shot taken a couple of days ago of one of our brave small birds. Minus 15 degrees, and hungry. Great poser.
Olympus E-500
Sigma APO 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX DG HSM
Focal length: 500mm
F/6.3
Shutter: 1/200
ISO 100
©2009 Torfinn Johannessen, All Rights Reserved


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Richard Veal
Beautiful capture Torfinn.
A fave for sure.
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much my friend! I’m happy that you liked it.
Lucindawind
oh my this is so beautiful a capture Torfinn:)
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Lu!
peaceofthenorth
awesome photo torfinn…only minus 15,,,darn near T-shirt weather lol’’’‘Steve
Torfinn Johann... replied
Yeaeep! Thanks very much Steve!
LudaNayvelt
instant favor, gorgeous shot
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks, and bows Luda!
Ellen
Its excellent…..and what a beautiful colors!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Ellen!
Rebecca Brann
Beautiful!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks Rebecca!
Paul Woloschuk
Not only is this a fine well-taken natural history shot Torfinn, but the ice on the branches create an interest, and the strong diagonals of the branches also add compositional strength.
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Paul! I’m happy that you liked it.
Sensiworld
Great shot !
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Sylvia!
booboo
Fabulous shot Torfinn, well done
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks so very much Brian. Glad you liked it.
handprintz
Wonderful icy capture, lovely work
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Trudi!
nancie
BREATHTAKING CAPTURE!!!!!
SO CRISP AND CLEAR!!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Nancie!
Al Bourassa
Love it! It is so crisp and clean!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks so very much Al!
lefty1
fantastic capture Torfinn
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks John!
Tom Newman
Beautiful shot Torfinn, superb detail and DoF :-)
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Tom. Glad you liked it.
Marvin Collins
Excellent image Torfinn!!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks my friend!
Smudger
wonderful work – steve *-))
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Steve!
PrairieRose
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL shot dear Torfinn!!!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thank you very much!
Mia1
awh, this is a gorgeous shot. :o) Beautiful.
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks Mia!
Steven Agius
Superb capture !
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks!
barnsis
Ahh, it has its feathers all fluffed up to protect from the cold, amazing close up.
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks Byron!
Robyn Carter
Stunning :) I love bird shots ;)
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks Robyn. Glad you liked it.
Rebecca Bryson
Awesome bird capture, nice and clear :)
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks, and bows Rebecca!
berndt2
beautiful colours and details – very sweet picture
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks!
Paulette x
Gorgeous – so well composed and captured, well done :)
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much! Glad you liked it.
Squealia
Beautiful shot
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks!
Brenda Loveless
superb capture!
shaneran
perfect capture !! it is hard to pin down one these little birds long enough to catch a photo !
Beautiful !! Congratulations on featuring in Everything Winter !!
Ronald Rockman
Beautiful shot Torfinn, superb detail wonderful composition as usual.
Warm Regards
Rock
Michelle Barlo...
BRAVO
Ginger Barritt
Beautiful…....Wow…
Waleska Luker
What a cutie!
HELUA
A gem of a bird and a great capture, Torfinn!!!
principiante
how lovely
Iani
lovely image.
susi lawson
Gorgeous!
Rick & Deb Larson
BEAUTIFUL!! CONGRATS on your well deserved feature in the ‘Everything Winter’ group!! Take Care Deb :)
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks so very much Deb! Much appreciated.
Lyn Evans
Fantastic….congrats on your feature
Tibby Steedly
Absolutely stunning shot of this brave little bird. Congratulations on your well-deserved feature!!
Jan Timmons
Beautiful shot of bird and ice crystals. Well done!
Michelle Barlo...
BRAVO
th3rd world order
nice work
Barb Leopold
Fantastic image, crisp and clear and sooooo wintry!!
PhotoAmbiance
Gorgeous! Love the clarity!
gabbielizzie
stunning capture
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much!
Ginny York
Fantastic capture!!! Definately brave!! An instant fav!
Shaun Whiteman
Great shot, lovely details and compsoition!!
J.K. York
excellent winter wildlife shot Torfinn. i love the snow on the branches framing the bird. well done.
TaniaLosada
Great shot!
Rachel Williams
Excellent capture. This is a beautiful image.
Margot Kiesskalt
Absolutely gorgeous – love the tones in this!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Margot!
paolo1955
Absolutely awesome!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much!
Shaun Whiteman
A stunning shot, wonderful details and a lovely setting!!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Shaun! It´s one of our small friends in late winterseason.
SNAPPYDAVE
beautiful capture now I cant wait till winter to snap up the wee song birds … im hoping the new lens ive ordered will do the job from afar Canon EF 70-300mm IS USM for the 50D ….. what gear and settings did u use for this shot?
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Dave! I used my Olympus E-500 + Sigma 50-500mm telezoom. ISO100, F6.3, Shutter 1/200sec. No flash. The shot was taken Feb 17th 2009.
SNAPPYDAVE
wow … cool lens … thankyou !
Torfinn Johann... replied
Yes, it´s kind of the best happening to me. I have had lots of fun with it, and it´s definetely worth its price. I have been looking at some of their macro lenses lately too. I think I have to buy some a little later.
Shoaib .
great capture !!! this is awesome
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much! Happy that you liked it.
JennyDean
oh lala how lovely Torfinn.
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Jenny!
Stephen Thomas
Great photo!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Stephen!
Adam Gormley
Love this shot Torfinn, awesome capture mate, the icicles set this off nicely!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Adam! Glad you liked it.
Yool
Superb shot Torfinn straight into my favorites!!!!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks so very much! I´m happy that you liked it.
nishagandhi
awesome
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks!
Svetlana Sewell
Fabulous work!!!!!!!!!!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks so very much Svetlana!
Hans Bax
Gorgeous!!!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Hans!
JonRussell
Beautiful capture!!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Jon!
Trish Woodford
How very beautiful, a lovely shot :))
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Trish!
louisegreen
Beautiful shot!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Louise!
John Kowalski
WoW! Lovely shot Torfinn, excellent capture!!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much John! I´m happy that you liked it.
AnnDixon
This is fantastic work, beautiful capture,
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Ann! Glad you liked it. It´s a lovely little bird.
Derek Dobbie
This is a great capture. Looks like another cold day….
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Derek! It was cold, but not that cold. It was late last winter.
janfoster
great capture Torfinn : )
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Jan!
Sean Jansen
Beautiful capture…...Such a lovely bird !!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much!
nadine henley
great shot of a brave bird! love your pf, torfinn – superb shots
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Nadine!
Baynanno1
Lovely shot, beautifully framed. Hope it found some food.
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much!
Gail Bridger
Absolutely lovely…love winter scenes!!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Gail! Glad you liked it.
Tibby Steedly
BEAUTIFUL and magical shot of this lovely little one. And a fav for me!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks so very much Tibby! Glad you liked it. It was a great poser.
DottieDees
Gorgeous capture!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Dottie!
Arrowman
This is superb work !! – Colin

Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Colin! Glad you liked it.
x- pose Klaus ...
Perfect!!! Just perfect!! Instant fav!!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks! It´s a lovely little bird, and a great poser.
Lorena Maria
Hi Gorgeous!!!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Lorena!
Georgie Hart
Such a beautiful capture of an exquisite little bird…
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much. He was a great poser, and I had plenty of time with that one.
poupoune
Such a beautiful bird and the framing is perfect.
Hope you had some seeds for this bird.
Torfinn Johann... replied
Yes, I try to help them thru our long, and cold winters. Many thanks for your kind comments. Much appreciated. Take care.
Béla Török
Brilliant work, Torfinn!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Béla!
Bruce Dickson
Stunning image and composition!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Bruce. Glad you liked it. It´s a lovely bird, and a great poser.
Martina Fagan
A great capture:)
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Martina.
IngridSonja
Very sweet!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Ingrid!
Mariann Rea
This is so wonderful, love it! :)
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Mariann. Glad you liked it.
John44
Yes,, yes here you realy shoot the stars Johan!
Excellent
A FAV
John
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much my friend.
Hans Goepel
Beautiful capture Torfinn. My Fav !
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Hans!
Gouzelka
Such cute image! Excellent!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much.
Derek Dobbie
lovely shot…...ah for winter to arrive….and the snow, wind, rain, frost, dark nights…...not so sure now…??
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Derek. Glad you liked it.
Sandra Heath
A really gorgeous image! But -15 already?!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Sandra! No, this was taken in February.
J Anderson
I really love this
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks J.
Judi Taylor
This should be in a bird book. Beautifully done.
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Judi. Glad you liked it.
Sharon K. Shubert
A wonderful composition; great close-up shot. :)
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Sharon.
bdazzled
Great shot – a fav for me :o)
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much!
Jan Timmons
The Common Redpoll – beautiful shot! We must be at a similar latitude (I think we’re at about 68 degrees or so.) Exquisite shot!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Jan!
Shelley Warbrooke
A great close up and nice framing. He seems a bit chilly!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Shelley. Glad you liked it.
sundawg7
Gorgeous image Torfinn. You caught this perfectly. >Ron<
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Ron.
reflector
A very nice bird, great framing and shot !
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks. Glad you liked it.
cieloverde
Lovely bird !
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much!
Tara Turner
stunning!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Tara.
kathy s gillen...
Fantastic capture
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Kathy.
kwbeall
Lovely capture and detail. I can feel the chill!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much.
sonjas
beautiful capture
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks!
Ralph Olsson
Superb work Torfinn:))
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Ralph.
Hans Bax
Excellent! What a shot! Wow!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks my friend!
Antanas
great winter capture….
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Antanas.
Shanina Conway
Ah! this is magical Torfinn, just takes my breath away…stunning capture;)
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Shanina. I´m so happy that you liked it. It´s a lovely little bird, and a great poser.
Rakuda
хорошие времена!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Don´t understand a word, but thanks anyway :-)
Rakuda
woops, forgot to change my languauge function… i meant perfect timing!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much!
Gail Bridger
Just gorgeous…fantastic work….
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Gail.
niki78
Beautiful shot Torfinn.
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much.
Vi Le
wow this is so lovely!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Vi.
John Radosevich
this is a masterpiece by the master himself! superb capture!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks! Glad you liked it.
Larry Llewellyn
I N C R E D I B L E !!!!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much! Have a great weekend!
Liane Pinel
Wow..love this piece!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Liane!
SusanAdey
Beautiful. Thank goodness it was hungry.
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Susan. Yes, it was.
Stefan Trenker
excellent capture with great detail!
btw, 500mm that’s quite something ;o)
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Stefan. That lens was some of the best happening to me :-) Well, except for my family of course. Glad you liked it.
shadowlee
Amazing shot, love the capture
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much!
Luca Renoldi
sensational winter shot, mate!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Luca. Glad you liked it.
Anne-Marie Bok...
What a lovely little bird Torfinn! Looks quite cold there….brrrr!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Anne-Marie!
ShiranAway
awesome!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much! Glad you liked it.
John Edwards
A stunning shot Torfinn
Torfinn Johann... replied
Hi John! Many thanks my friend!
Bob Wickham
Beautiful image. Perfect focus and dof. I always wonder how such tiny creatures survive the freezing temperatures
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Bob.
Peacefulwarrior
beautiful image mate, love Norway and fond of Sweden…... nice stuff ;))
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much!
Deborah H. Benoit
Fabulous work!!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Deborah!
Von McKnelly
Crispy clear and I’m sure it was crispy cold too.
Sweet image Torfinn.
Torfinn Johann... replied
It was a cold day at the end of february. Many thanks my friend!
Sue Buckingham
Wow!! I envy you for having so much snow!! This is an incredible shot :)) xx
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Sue, and now it will be here again soon. We have already had the first one.
Brian Carey
Lovely capture Torfinn!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Brian.
tori yule
beautiful capture Torfinn
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Tori.
janfoster
great capture torfinn : )
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much!
Tamara Kenneally
Superb image
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Tamara!
Betty Mackey
Delightful work!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Many thanks Betty!
shadyuk
Stunning Capture Instant favourite !
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much!
EvaLarsen
Vidunderlig !
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Eva. Glad you liked it.
laureenr
Wow. This is so beautiful Torfinn.
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Laureen. Glad you liked my little bird.
Cee Neuner
Picture perfect!!!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Cee.
citrineblue
Nice to see that you used Bigma,I used to love using this great lens, a super beast
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much! I love it!
hilarydougill
what a glorious clear sharp shot!!! wonderful clarity and detail, beautifully captured. hugsxxx
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Hilary. Glad you liked it.
dinghysailor1
sueprb!! what an excellent composition and closeup – really gorgeous work
:)
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much!
janice( jinne...
You really Captured-how it is!
Beautiful Story in this PIC-WOW!!
I feel like Im there when I look at this-BRILLIANT WORK!
Just AMAZING!
-jinney
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Jinney! Glad you liked my little bird.
rodeorose
Sensational shot Torfinn! Just perfect clarity!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much! Glad you liked it.
rodeorose
OOOH! My husband just promised to buy me this exact lens – now I’m REALLY excited!!!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Congartulations! I love that lens. Take care of your husband. He´s precious! Hope you get lots of fun with your new lens.
Robyn Carter
This is lovely :)
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Robyn!
Julie Langford
Not sure how I missed this beauty, but Im sure glad I found it. Beautiful!
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Julie! Glad you liked my little bird.
Tom Newman
Beautiful image Torfinn :-)
Torfinn Johann... replied
Thanks very much Tom!
JamieGreen
Excellent capture Torfinn, is it an arctic redpoll?
Torfinn Johann... replied
It´s a Carduelis flammea. I think it´s a smaller one called Common Redpoll in English. Many thanks Jamie. Glad you liked my little bird. Have a great weekend!
NeilAlderney 29 days ago
Well done. The composition & the look of the bird are spot on
Torfinn Johann... replied 29 days ago
Thanks very much Neil!
Ruth Palmer 29 days ago
Amazing! You are something else!
Torfinn Johann... replied 29 days ago
Thanks very much my friend! Glad you liked it.
foppe47 28 days ago
wonderful image,
Foppe
Torfinn Johann... replied 28 days ago
Thanks very much Foppe! Glad you liked it.
Lance Leopold 28 days ago
Gorgeous bird and image,Torfinn,put some seed out for them and your reward will be more beautiful images of them!!
Torfinn Johann... replied 28 days ago
Just what I did my friend. Thanks very much Lance!
DevineDayDreams 28 days ago
Your photographs are EXCELLENT! Your portfolio it a true joy to wander through! So much beauty!!
Torfinn Johann... replied 28 days ago
Thanks very much!
Santamaria 28 days ago
lovely Torfinn..what a sweetie-tweetie!
Torfinn Johann... replied 28 days ago
Thanks very much. Glad you liked my little bird.
kathy s gillen... 27 days ago
beautiful capture, what a cutie of a bird
Torfinn Johann... replied 27 days ago
Thanks very much Kathy!
Lois Bryan 26 days ago
what an extraordinary image, Torfinn!!!! I’m in love with him and his sweet little red cap!!!!! The gorgeous detail of the snow all around him really makes this such a beautifully unusual image!!!! Well found and perfectly captured!!!!
Torfinn Johann... replied 26 days ago
Thanks very much Lois. Glad you liked my little bird.
Yuri Lev 26 days ago
Absolutely lovely! A great stock photo!
Torfinn Johann... replied 26 days ago
Thanks very much Yuri!
LavenderMoon 26 days ago
This is really wonderful… but it makes me feel sorry for the poor little thing!!
Torfinn Johann... replied 26 days ago
Thanks very much!
rodeorose 19 days ago
Wow- I’m back again. Torfinn this is worth re-visiting! Great work:))
Torfinn Johann... replied 19 days ago
Thanks very much! Glad you liked it.
fezoj64 8 days ago
So unique and ready shot. Absolutely beautiful !! ..Jozef
Torfinn Johann... replied 8 days ago
Thanks very much Jozef!
vampvamp 5 days ago
perfection, gorgeous creature, great shot. :)
Torfinn Johann... replied 5 days ago
Many thanks! Glad you liked it.