Red Cardinal

Gallery: AvianPosted May 17, 201062 views7 comments

This was a horizontal shot, but cropped to vertical. There is a little shadow on his beak, but I was not sure how to fix that. Any tips would be appreciated.

Nikon D90
F/8
Aperture priority
focal length - 190mm
tripod

Laura Stafford

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on May 17, 2010 at 8:17 PM

I don't really see a problem with shadowing on the beak Laura. Everything looks very good, but a larger view would be helpful for critical evaluation. The tail sure looks impressive on this individual, but I have never seen one of these in life.

Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments

Comment posted by dan elster on May 17, 2010 at 9:06 PM

I think the shadow is fine. I like that the new growth on the tree is red like the bird. It really adds to the composition. Very nice.

Registered on September 23, 2005, 299 Posts, 2443 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Moore on May 17, 2010 at 9:40 PM

I agree with Gary about the tail. I will have to look closer at the ones here.
No problem with the shadow for me.

Dan

Registered on February 11, 2010, 143 Posts, 1248 Comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on May 17, 2010 at 11:45 PM

Regal pose by the bird. I can't really see the shadow, so I would leave it alone.

Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 17, 2010 at 11:52 PM

Nice job for what looks like fairly harsh light, Laura. I really like your composition. You don't say what time of day you took this, but I think I'd stake that perch out in the morning or evening and see if you can get him back on it in really nice light.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on May 18, 2010 at 9:49 AM

I like the way you've framed this considering the perch Laura. I wouldn't worry about any shadow on the beak either. I like the suggestion Dennis made to try this shot in morning or evening light.

Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on May 18, 2010 at 6:59 PM

Laura,

The shadow on the beak is a non-issue for me. The reds of this species are a challenge to expose properly, you did well especially when adding consideration for the very light colored perch.

Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments