'Morning Has Broken'

Gallery: AvianPosted February 13, 2013176 views14 comments

I find the very early light can be the most dramatic, but also the toughest to manage.
She was close & I used the 2x ext, so depth of field was hard to come by..
F/8, 1/250th, ISO 640, 1D M3, 300mm f/2.8 + Kenko 2x & natural light.
I'm thinking of starting a new FB page called "Just Cardinals"
What ya think?

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14 comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on February 13, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Wonderful shot, it has a little suspense in it. Wonderful light and BG ! Well done, Hans

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Comment posted by Jerry Marella on February 13, 2013 at 11:19 AM

Nice light, Howard. Exposure is right on and warm; and good depth from beak to eye with the 2x.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on February 13, 2013 at 11:57 AM

Real nice details - especially considering the 2X TC you used. Really love that BG color as well

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 13, 2013 at 12:37 PM

Beautiful light and pose, Howard. One of your loveliest in my opinion.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 13, 2013 at 3:06 PM

Very nice. I mostly limit my shooting to early mornings just to get the warmest softest light.

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Comment posted by Beth Huebner on February 13, 2013 at 4:14 PM

I love the softness of the image from the morning light. The details of the bird are great, I like the position of the perch and the greenery from the branch.The orange of his beak really jumps out, particularly in contrast to the background. A very pleasing image.Thank you.

Registered on January 28, 2013, 19 Posts, 56 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 13, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Wonderful pose and composition plus I like the dark green background. My only problem with morning light is getting up. Nice job in getting this close up.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on February 13, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Yep. Start the fb page with cardinals. They never become tiring. That morning light however soft for the tc is excellent for tones. Love it.

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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on February 13, 2013 at 8:55 PM

Love the eye contact she makes with you.....

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on February 14, 2013 at 12:43 AM

Sweet light, Howard. Nice detail where it counts.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 14, 2013 at 8:39 PM

Pretty lighting and nice eye contact here Howard

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Comment posted by Fred Laberge on February 15, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Just outstanding artistically and technically. Beautifully done.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on February 16, 2013 at 10:33 PM

Love the light and the composition Howard, excellent shot.

Ray

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Comment posted by May Haga on February 17, 2013 at 10:42 AM

Lovely image Howard. Wish I had cardinals in my yard.
May

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