Cardinal in Snow

Gallery: AvianPosted February 6, 2016214 views3 comments

Female Cardinal during a snowstorm in Boston. It was snowing while I took the shot (got my gear a little wet) but it wasn't hard enough to show in the frame. She was much more willing to pose than the male who was just too shy.

Canon 5D III, EF 600 mm F/4 II
1/180s, F/4, ISO 800, cropped to 90% of original.

Cheers,

Hisham.

Comments

3 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 6, 2016 at 4:37 PM

Excellent, Hisham! well seen, taken and composed. The snow laden perch and background really sets this lady apart! devil

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on February 6, 2016 at 5:15 PM

Hi Hisham,

I like how you were able to get the photo of her while she was tucked into the branches. Exposure is right on to capture the snowy details as well...............................Jim

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 6, 2016 at 8:06 PM

Nice composition and some lovely detail in the bird's plumage, Hisham. You handled the exposure very well.

devil

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