18" and a Big Zoom

This purple finch and I were nearly eyeball to eyeball - with just the window separating us. Sure didn't need that zoom lens on the camera!

[melissa]

Fav! This is such a great shot! I've been really struggling lately with my bird shots, which like this one, are shot through a window.

[Cindy Morgan]

Love this!

[Shawna Schroeder]

Wow what a great capture!

[Cathy Donohoue]

Gorgeous.

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Wonderful capture! I can't get that close to our birds.

[Claire]

Nice capture!

[Valerie D]

I like the side glance he's giving you. Nice close up!

[❀ Lynn]

Ah...but it gave you a great shot and lovely bokeh for background. Wonderful.

[Allison Maltese]

Such a red one! Wonderful close up. I will be thinking of you tomorrow in the storm, so stay safe and warm. We are going to escape this one.

[Tara]

Fantastic shot! I love it when I can get up close and personal. Well done!

[Kathy]

Oh how wonderful to get so close! Super shot.

[Rick Schies]

And the results are stunning

[Shelley]

Such a beautiful bird. Lovely shot.

[Jessica]

oh wow... beautiful!! this is great!

[Beth Mc]

just phenomenal shot. great capture of his expression

[Nita]

This is beautiful, wonderful in every way. A fave.

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

What a beautiful close up capture, Milanie!

[Myrna O'Hara]

Perfect and a fav from me. This is excellent!!

[Myrna O'Hara]

Looks like he is saying, "Be sure to get my good side!" What grade did you teach?

[Milanie]

@sailingmusic Taught 4th grade for 37 years - all in the same school.

[Anita Russell]

Great shot.

[Karen Mitchell]

wow... such an amazing amount of detail!