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Red Hanger
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Red Hanger

by Howard Cheek

Gallery: AvianPosted January 19, 2012348 views24 comments
Northern Cardinal "hanging" in space..
F/9, 1/4000th, ISO 1250, 1D M3, 300mm f/2.8 + 1.4x ext and natural light around 11:00am

Comments

24 comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on January 19, 2012 at 2:14 PM
That´s really cool Howard, he looks surprised that you were able to catch him. The light is coming from the perfect angle too. :toast: :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 19, 2012 at 3:05 PM
I'm sorry, I can only say one thing about this image: Wow.
Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments
Comment posted by Luca Mussato on January 19, 2012 at 3:18 PM
wow, full stop.

Cheers,Luca
Registered on November 14, 2006, 118 Posts, 855 Comments
Comment posted by Charles Gangas on January 19, 2012 at 3:39 PM
Great freeze action Howard. I like the wing position and the pose of the bird-very cool!
Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments
Comment posted by John Robinson on January 19, 2012 at 4:38 PM
What is there to say ? Superb !
JR
Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments
Comment posted by William Bickle on January 19, 2012 at 4:39 PM
Hello Howard

Beautiful Capture. Is there much Cropping to this image?

Thanks for sharing.

Bill
Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on January 19, 2012 at 4:43 PM
Really nice Howard. I like the bird's position and the nice light and catchlight. Well done.
Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments
Comment posted by Robert Bunch on January 19, 2012 at 4:54 PM
Beautiful! You got another sweet flight shot and it's one of my favorite birds. Very well done. :toast:
Registered on May 18, 2004, 124 Posts, 2503 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on January 19, 2012 at 5:15 PM
Neat body position from a tough subject in flight. I like the great eye contact, slightly open bill tip and the angle of light on the bird.
Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments
Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on January 19, 2012 at 5:59 PM
Exceptional action shot, Howard ! Very, very cool :toast: :toast:
Mauro
Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments
Comment posted by dan elster on January 19, 2012 at 6:02 PM
Incredible. The bird is perfectly placed in the frame. :toast:
Registered on September 23, 2005, 299 Posts, 2443 Comments
Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on January 19, 2012 at 9:04 PM
Wow, you really nailed this one, Howard. Great pose and captured at just the right moment. Looks pretty good considering the high iso. :toast: :toast:
Registered on October 18, 2006, 644 Posts, 4801 Comments
Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on January 19, 2012 at 9:04 PM
This is now my favorite. You are getting these guys so well and the pose and detail on this one are killer!!
Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 19, 2012 at 9:56 PM
Way to cool, excellent timing to get this with the wing position and eye contact, the red bird and blue sky really compliment the composition, well done Howard. :toast:
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments
Comment posted by Debbie Yarra on January 20, 2012 at 1:01 AM
This is amazing! Are you using a motion trigger or are your reflexes that good? Beautiful! :toast:
Registered on January 1, 2012, 5 Posts, 91 Comments
Comment posted by Hans Overduin on January 20, 2012 at 8:01 AM
Agree with one of the previous comments: "Wow" ! :toast: , Hans
Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments
Comment posted by Butch Lama on January 20, 2012 at 12:00 PM
So jealous of this fantastic shot. Great in the air pose freeze with nice detail & love that catch light too.
Registered on July 23, 2010, 42 Posts, 316 Comments
Comment posted by Carol Nichols on January 20, 2012 at 4:48 PM
Howard, it's so great to see a cardinal photographed in such a different position. Very beautiful! :toast:
Registered on November 7, 2007, 161 Posts, 1420 Comments
Comment posted by May Haga on January 20, 2012 at 6:11 PM
You are certainly nailting these flight shots. Great action.
May
Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments
Comment posted by Verdon on January 20, 2012 at 9:59 PM
he even gave you the smart look, a-mazing action shot!!! :wavey: :toast: :wavey:
Registered on June 10, 2011, 147 Posts, 1444 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 20, 2012 at 10:47 PM
Hi Howard :wavey: What an amazing flight shot!!! Head turn, color, and detail all perfect :toast:
Albert Darmo
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Angela McCain on January 21, 2012 at 12:01 AM
Great image A real cliff hanger. Have you noticed that cardinals seem to be particularly good at making eye contact.
Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on January 21, 2012 at 5:30 AM
A W:eek:W from me too. Sweet Catch Howard!!!

Ken Archer
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Ray Whitt on January 21, 2012 at 8:17 AM
Pose is wonderful Howard, like a symphony conductor. Amazing shot!

Ray
Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments