Cardinal

Gallery: AvianPosted February 26, 2010194 views25 comments

Another cardinal...this one taken this morning at the tail end of our blizzard. (Yes, MORE snow on the ground!)

50D, 500mm, Iso 400, 1/160, F11 Please see LARGER image, too!

Comments

25 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on February 26, 2010 at 10:28 PM

Nice winter scene here - I've yet to get a good winter shot of this species even though we have had record snows in these parts. Sharpness is incredible in larger version

- Luke

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on February 26, 2010 at 10:55 PM

Excellent image. Feather detail is perfect.

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Comment posted by István Molnár on February 27, 2010 at 12:40 AM

Good composition and colors.
István

Registered on January 7, 2010, 114 Posts, 704 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 27, 2010 at 1:06 AM

Wonderful detail and muted colours Sharon - like the downward gaze

cheers
Rob

Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on February 27, 2010 at 1:14 AM

I really enjoy viewing the excellent feather detail in this image, one of the things I appreciate most in avian photography I think. I think the bird could use a bit more breathing room all around, very personal bias. Good work exposing the bird and the snow!!!

Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lotito on February 27, 2010 at 4:15 AM

Great sharpness and composition! The female cardinal is just one beautiful bird.

Registered on June 26, 2009, 181 Posts, 1558 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 27, 2010 at 4:28 AM

Really nice pose and feather detail!
Tough exposure here that you handled very well.
I'm afraid I'm bothered a bit by the single eye - the other looks as if it is missing in this particular head turn - or maybe she is winking at you!

Sandy r

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on February 27, 2010 at 4:31 AM

Great shot, I love the soft colors of this wintry image.
Mauro

Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Pullen on February 27, 2010 at 7:53 AM

Sharon, I really like the soft lighting on this and the perch is good too.

Ron

Registered on December 18, 2005, 74 Posts, 1413 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on February 27, 2010 at 10:18 AM

a lovely winter scene, Sharon. nice soft light, and exquisite details. I might leave a little more room on the right if you have it.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by Monica Siri on February 27, 2010 at 1:38 PM

Sharon,
the soft light and colors make the shot for me. Excellent work!

Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on February 27, 2010 at 2:06 PM

Nice light, excellent detail and perfect exposure. Lady Cardinals are more attractive.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 27, 2010 at 3:09 PM

I like this as posted; especially the soft light and subdued colors.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on February 27, 2010 at 3:28 PM

Sharon,

The is a very lovely and appealing image, love the soft light, the cardinal's pose, setting and the subdued colors.

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Comment posted by Philip Schwarz on February 27, 2010 at 3:35 PM

Beautiful shot.

Registered on November 29, 2006, 236 Posts, 1210 Comments

Comment posted by Roy Bailey on February 27, 2010 at 3:36 PM

Beautiful detail and pose, another vote for the female of the species. Good eye contact aswell.

Registered on November 16, 2008, 24 Posts, 486 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Bunch on February 27, 2010 at 4:10 PM

Very nice shot of this beautiful bird. I must disagree with Jim Dewitt though. I like the male better. They are my favorite bird and red is my favorite color.

Registered on May 18, 2004, 124 Posts, 2503 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on February 27, 2010 at 5:54 PM

She's a beauty! Very nice Sharon!!!

Ken Archer

Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Willison on February 27, 2010 at 7:15 PM

Awesome feather detail, and I like the pale colors against the greyish bg.

Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on February 27, 2010 at 8:24 PM

Very nice Sharon. I'm glad to see you enjoying your lens

Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments

Comment posted by David Sparks on February 27, 2010 at 8:43 PM

Snow as background, must be a Sharon post.
Excellent techs and I like the head turn.

Registered on May 26, 2007, 290 Posts, 4270 Comments

Comment posted by KC Choo on February 27, 2010 at 10:46 PM

Love the colours here!

Registered on November 15, 2004, 519 Posts, 8278 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 28, 2010 at 1:17 AM

The feather detail is excellent here Sharon. Comp wise it feels quite crowded in the frame here and I'd like to see more room on the right and the top in particular.

Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Balke on February 28, 2010 at 12:09 PM

I must echo everyone else at this point on the wonderful detail and outstanding coloration you've captured Sharon. She looks angry to me....I pity the male.

Registered on June 18, 2009, 229 Posts, 2915 Comments

Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on February 28, 2010 at 1:21 PM

I really like the soft lighting, Sharon. Very nice feather detail. I am probably in the minority, but I think the female cardinals are more beautiful than the males. That pose is great and I really like the muted colors of the background. Great job.

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