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Extended Free Study 2026-02
Extended Editing
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glad2badad
2026
“sparrow dipped in raspberry juice"
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Challenge:
Extended Free Study 2026-02
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Extended Editing
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Collection:
2026
Camera:
Sony Alpha a7 IV
Lens:
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S
Date:
Feb 23, 2026
Date Uploaded:
Mar 11, 2026
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I knew this bird was a Purple Finch but I was looking for it's scientific name. Googled it of course and found out it was famously described as a "sparrow dipped in raspberry juice". I like that! :-)
Reference site:
All About Birds
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Barroness
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
03/22/2026 10:46:44 AM
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Congrats TT. Beautiful thoughtful work from the bird to the background.
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spencelg
03/21/2026 08:34:45 AM
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My pick for yellow in this challenge.
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posthumous
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
03/20/2026 12:02:58 PM
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aka house finch. he looks tired!
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PennyStreet
OM System OM-5
Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko
03/15/2026 12:27:43 PM
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Nice picture. Well taken.
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