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Cardinal Female
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Cardinal Female

by Angela McCain

Gallery: AvianPosted June 1, 2011293 views32 comments
South Texas, March 2011

D3 ISO 400. 300/2.8 with 2x tc. f5.6 1/800s -0.3ev. Gitzo Tripod. Wimberly head. Natural light. Taken from a blind. About 40% FF.

Comments

32 comments
Comment posted by Luke Ormand on June 1, 2011 at 9:49 PM
Love how the background matches the subdued colors of this female and she still has some signs of vibrant color which make the image pop. Very nice
Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on June 1, 2011 at 9:50 PM
A lovely image Angela, I like how she's kind of wrapped around that branch and her face is spotlighted. I also like the bg :toast:
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Comment posted by Dan Walters on June 1, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Very sharp! The red beak really stands out against the grey background.
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on June 1, 2011 at 10:15 PM
Hi Angela :wavey: Just got back from my last test at the hospital, now i can comment for a while and enjoy life :jump: This is a lovely bird. we only have the red species in Que, but not where i live. To me, every aspect of this capture is perfest, great presentation :toast:
Albert Darmo.
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on June 1, 2011 at 11:25 PM
Can't really think of a way to expression my appreciation of this image better than Luke already has, so I'll simply say I love it! Thanks for sharing your wonderfully inspirational work with us Angela :^)
Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments
Comment posted by KC Choo on June 1, 2011 at 11:29 PM
Lovely shot!
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Comment posted by Richard Olsen on June 1, 2011 at 11:43 PM
A beautiful graceful photograph Angela.
I love the colors and positioning on the Cardinal!
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Comment posted by David Williams on June 1, 2011 at 11:47 PM
Wonderful shot of this little beauty, Angela......well done.
:toast:
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Comment posted by Terry Sohl on June 1, 2011 at 11:57 PM
This is really sweet Angela. The grayish background goes really well with the female here, as it really makes the hints of red and that bright bill pop off the screen. Really lovely perch and light as well...first rate! :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 513 Posts, 6889 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 2, 2011 at 12:47 AM
Really nice! Love the gray BG with the grays of this little lady. The greenery sets off the grays and reds perfectly.
Not a nit from me - excellent!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on June 2, 2011 at 12:48 AM
Very nice. I like the mostly gray image with just small touches of color.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Robert Holguin on June 2, 2011 at 12:49 AM
Superb pic!!! I really like how the bird is perched on the branch. Great detail and comp. Well done.
Registered on January 25, 2011, 44 Posts, 294 Comments
Comment posted by John Robinson on June 2, 2011 at 5:45 AM
That's a grand shot . !
JohnR
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Comment posted by Joe Vincent on June 2, 2011 at 5:59 AM
This is lovely Angela! :toast:
Registered on August 16, 2005, 69 Posts, 792 Comments
Comment posted by Karen Summers on June 2, 2011 at 6:06 AM
A pretty shot Angela lovely looking bird in a lovely setting
Registered on December 3, 2009, 83 Posts, 818 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on June 2, 2011 at 6:36 AM
Lovely pose. setting and perch Angela - well done

cheers
Rob
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments
Comment posted by Bob Karcz on June 2, 2011 at 7:49 AM
Love the setting and soft colors. Geat Detail- well captured!
Registered on November 8, 2009, 25 Posts, 43 Comments
Comment posted by David Sparks on June 2, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Angela:
You should make large prints of this one and the one of the male cardinal you posted recently. Hang them as a pair in a prominent place where you will see them daily. :toast:
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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on June 2, 2011 at 11:32 AM
A perfect moment with great perch and background. Everything really comes together beautifully. :toast:
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Comment posted by Ron Huff on June 2, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Wow, you nailed another one. Great job.

Ron Huff
Registered on August 31, 2010, 69 Posts, 440 Comments
Comment posted by Ray Whitt on June 2, 2011 at 1:55 PM
Wonderful shot, love the grey on grey and the bright orange beak. Beautiful composition.

Ray
Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Willison on June 2, 2011 at 3:45 PM
I gotta say that I'm wowed. Remarkable image where all the greys greens and reds tie together against what looks like a perfectly painted bg.
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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on June 2, 2011 at 4:26 PM
Just a super image all around...love it! Sharon
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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on June 2, 2011 at 8:08 PM
Angela, a lovely image in so many ways. I especially like the colors and light.
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Comment posted by Suzanne Huot on June 2, 2011 at 8:31 PM
Picture perfect ,just a beautiful composition.Love the muted colours and the interesting splash of colour from her beak.
Registered on December 28, 2010, 32 Posts, 240 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 2, 2011 at 9:44 PM
Interesting light Angela, nice & sharp with great DOF..I don't think you could've composed this any better..
Excellent :toast:
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Comment posted by Jeff Wiles on June 3, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Lovely portrait here. You seem to have a penchant for photo illustrating the passerines!

:wavey:
Registered on January 22, 2011, 43 Posts, 46 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on June 3, 2011 at 6:28 PM
Excellent shot all the way around with some great detail on the larger image, way to go, well done.
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 3, 2011 at 8:26 PM
Nice palette, beautiful detail and a gorgeous composition, Angela. Excellent image.
:toast:
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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on June 4, 2011 at 8:37 PM
Pose, perch, backgrounsd - all good!
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Comment posted by Barry R. Byrd on November 15, 2011 at 10:57 PM
Goodness Angela- don't know how I missed this one. Well done :jump:
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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on November 15, 2011 at 11:11 PM
Perch, pose, background, sharpness, color palette... etc. etc. Perfect IMHO. :toast:
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