Rainy Day Lady

Gallery: AvianPosted August 30, 201592 views7 comments

Back on March 2nd at Falcon Lake in Texas I had a bit of drizzly weather. This Cardinal seemed a bit bummed out by it, but I liked the way she sat on one side of the perch.

7Dii, 300mm f4 ISL + 1.4TC, hand held propped on picnic table (If my memeory is correct), f/5.6, 1/125, iso 1250, aperture priority, center weighted average metering, no compensation. Processed in LR5 & CS6. Cropped to 14.3MP. Taken at Falcon State Park on March 2nd at 8:14 am.

Thanks for your comments on the Shoveler and I look forward to your input on this image.

crying

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Graham Brown on August 31, 2015 at 5:07 AM

I really like the composition Dennis.The bird does look a bit sad but that's a plus. The blurred flowers give the image depth. I would love to see these birds but that is not going to happen over here. Graham

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on August 31, 2015 at 5:29 AM

Very nice, Dennis. Like the rain and visible drops. The bird's pose is excellent, and the overall surroundings add to the image. Love it ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on August 31, 2015 at 6:45 AM

This photo nicely shows off the typical mood of a rainy day. Very nice details visible in the soggy cardinal, I really like this composition also, the flowers perfectly frame the bottom of the image.

Sweet One Dennis!

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Comment posted by David Schoen on August 31, 2015 at 4:19 PM

The large image really brings out the muted colors and the rain drops. Very nice effect.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 31, 2015 at 5:51 PM

I like the softness of the lovely light. The suggestions of Spring in the flowers, lightest of rain and the emerging buds are fine grace notes. Most of all I like the detail and pose of Ms. Cardinal! One of your best, Dennis! devil

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on August 31, 2015 at 11:49 PM

Really like this composition Dennis....nice work!

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on September 1, 2015 at 3:52 AM

Dennis,

A very fine example as to why perfect lighting is not always needed, tremendous mood!

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