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Female Cardinal (wc403)

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted October 22, 2009537 views11 comments

This was taken from my favorite winter photography location sitting in my rocking chair in front of my picture window before a roaring fire. I usually use the Christmas tree as a blind. Unfortunately I can only push keeping the tree up so long so I came up with a brilliant idea of using some burlap blind material and holding it up with some suction cups. This really went over well with my wife.

Comments are appreciated.

Phil Schwarz
E2311 530th Ave
Menomonie, WI 54751
e-mail: schwarzp@uwstout.edu
web: http://philipschwarz.zenfolio.com/

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Larry Fischer on October 22, 2009 at 3:40 PM

Superb back lighting. Wonderful capture. the fisch

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on October 22, 2009 at 4:21 PM

I really like the impact of the drop on the breast and the rim lighting look of this shot

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Comment posted by Carrie O'Brien-Sib on October 23, 2009 at 5:55 PM

I love it, especially the story behind the photo! Great photo!
COS

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on October 23, 2009 at 9:39 PM

This is superb, Philip, really nice! My brother Philip is looking at this too and he agrees

The backlighting and bg are just right for the subject--great entry!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on October 24, 2009 at 8:16 PM

Phil: I so much prefer the female Cardinal and this is a fine shot. I like the sound of your setup as well. Nicely done.>=))>

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Comment posted by Mike Moats on October 27, 2009 at 9:28 PM

Congrats and great image Phil

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Comment posted by Mike Ryan on October 27, 2009 at 11:27 PM

Great work Phil. The rain and the lighting is really great.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on October 28, 2009 at 12:24 AM

Congratulations on the EP Philip! Beautiful image of a lovely lady.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on October 28, 2009 at 12:19 PM

Congrats for a well deserved EP! The lighting and atmosphere are special.

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Comment posted by Gary Reed on October 30, 2009 at 6:41 PM

Yep, for me the background sets the mood for this photo. love it.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 30, 2009 at 10:22 PM

Beautiful image! Love the feather detail and snowflakes. Taken thru a window?? wow..
Love the commentary too - and cheers to all our spouses for putting up with us!

Congrats on the EP!

Sandy r

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