The wing shape changes once more as the wings are aimed forwards as the female chaffinch coasts in to land. gb10007

The wings of the female chaffinch are firmly tucked in as it comes in to land. gb10008

Once again the chaffinch has flown in with beautiful outstretched wings and a late afternoon sun glow. gb10009

With legs outstretched and another eye pleasing wing shape the female chaffinch eases into her landing. gb10010

This was my first ever sighting and first ever photograph of a greenfinch. He seems to have an angry face or maybe its just a determined expression. I love his wing shape and his greenish gold feathers. gb10011

A more outstretched and elegant landing approach with wings aimed towards the back of the greenfinch. gb10012

The greenfinch is a very secretive bird. He hides in the trees most of the time. I have only seen him rarely in my journeys to the countryside to photograph garden birds. The finch family are a majestic and colourful family of birds. gb10013

The blue tit is a fast and colourful bird. He is the mainstay of British gardens. To get this little fella on film is no mean feat. His lightning reactions and speed from branch is branch is astounding. I was determined to capture his motion on film. gb10014

The forward fan shape of the wing is a wonderful fraction of a second in the wing movement of the blue tit. It comes to life like a fan full outstretched. gb10015

A rare glimpse of a streamlined blue tit as he skims through the air. gb10016

To photograph the cool open wing at high speed is an exhilarating project. It freezes the extreme speed of wing flap of these super small blue tit birds. gb10017

Some may prefer the static bird on a branch scenario - the placid bird resting a while before he takes off again. The solitary branch with the solitary bird. gb10019

A photo must tell a story lest it be boring and mundane. We see our little blue tit friend spying out his next dinner. gb10019

The most spectacular bird of the finch family that I have photographed to date is in my opinion the goldfinch. The gold stripes on the wings, the red, black and white across his face - all point to a remarkable bird. Another bird who keeps himself to himself for most of the day and comes out late af[...]

A goldfinch at full wing stretch is a beautiful sight to see. The stripes of the wing can be seen clearly. gb10021

The downward movement of the wing flap lets us have a good look at his face and see the outward side of his wing. gb10022