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Female cardinal

by Robert Bunch

Gallery: AvianPosted April 9, 2010102 views7 comments
This lovely lady was taken in a city park near my home in Dallas. I have spread birdseed around on the ground and use my van as a blind.

D200 with nikkor MF 300/2.8 and TC 14 and monopod

1/500 @ f8 ISO 200

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Monica Siri on April 9, 2010 at 12:20 PM
Robert,
really a lovely lady! I like the detail, the perch and pose you captured. Very nice comp too.
I agree with Rich about the bright spot. It's a minor in a very nice image!
Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments
Comment posted by Jeff Loomis on April 9, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Very nice image. The branch behind her head is unfortunate, but doesn't bother me much. What I really like are the sharp details in the head, especially the crest.
Registered on January 26, 2010, 68 Posts, 719 Comments
Comment posted by Avi Hirschfield on April 9, 2010 at 2:22 PM
Robert this is agreat shot with nice detail in the feathers :wink: :wavey:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 518 Posts, 2114 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 9, 2010 at 7:15 PM
Wonderful detail, and a nice pose and bg, Robert. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on April 9, 2010 at 10:20 PM
She looks great, Robert. I like the pose, light and details. I wish the branch wasn't going through the head, but it is pretty minor.
Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on April 10, 2010 at 8:29 AM
Nice one Robert - like the head turn and the warm brown colours

cheers
Rob
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on September 12, 2012 at 7:22 AM
Excellent details and natural color, nice head turn & pose Robert.
Well done :wavey:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments