Peeking from the Shadows

Gallery: AvianPosted April 18, 201082 views6 comments

A little more ligh than i would have liked. But, i couldn't resist.
D200, 200-400mmVR,at 4oomm, ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/750 sec. 8o% of full frame, normal raw processing and curves.
Comments and critiques welcome and appreciated.

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6 comments

Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on April 18, 2010 at 7:30 AM

I can hardly resist photographing cardinals either.

I like this, the little dash of sunlight hitting the front of the bird is very interesting. Nice head turn and composition. You seemed to have nailed the exposure as you have good contrast without the shadows going into the mud. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on April 18, 2010 at 9:10 AM

I like the spotlight effect, Ken. The comp you chose is really nice. looks like you did a good job keeping detail throughout the reds. nice one.

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

Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on April 18, 2010 at 9:13 AM

Nice light on the face and exc detail around the eye and crest. If you have a bit more room around the tail, I would add some there. Nice cardinal photo! Sharon

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on April 18, 2010 at 2:39 PM

The light looks fine to me Ken, the red looks great against the subtle background. Nice catchlight in the eye too.

Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Moore on April 18, 2010 at 9:48 PM

Mr. Light was very good to you and the color seems spot on.

Dan

Registered on February 11, 2010, 143 Posts, 1248 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on April 20, 2010 at 12:46 AM

Love it Ken. The crown is great as is the expression

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