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Northern Cardinal
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Northern Cardinal

by Marc Dubuc

Gallery: AvianPosted January 15, 2011277 views15 comments
Image captured this afternoon in my backyard. Light snow. For a while, I had 5 male cardinals and 3 female at the same time.

Canon 7D
Natural light.
Canon 500 mm f4 @ f/5.6, 1/250
Tripod, Wimberley head

Comments

15 comments
Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 16, 2011 at 7:07 AM
Really nice light on the bird, and nice, subdued background.
Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on January 16, 2011 at 8:06 AM
I like the snow and bird Marc. Nice overall comp. Maybe just a bit more room at the bottom for the tail. BG really shows the snow and the bird well. Bird looks just the smallest bit soft. I might run another round of sharpening to bring out the detail if this were mine. Very appealing image overall.
Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on January 16, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Very nice, I like the snow, but also agree needs just a bit more space behind the tail. Thanks for sharing.
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on January 16, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Very nice, I like the snow, but also agree needs just a bit more space behind the tail. Thanks for sharing.
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by Sally King on January 16, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Love the falling snow and pose of this exquisite red bird. Does look just a tad soft. I too would add a bit more room at the bottom. The eye certainly is attracted to and stays on that wonderful bird.
Registered on December 2, 2008, 416 Posts, 4450 Comments
Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on January 16, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Nice shot, Marc. I share Ron's advice.
Mauro
Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments
Comment posted by Dan Harbour on January 16, 2011 at 11:33 AM
The cardinal is beautiful in the snow. Pleasing image. :toast:
Registered on January 4, 2008, 113 Posts, 2416 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Willison on January 16, 2011 at 12:29 PM
A handsome bird. Good color, and I like the falling snow. Cold, huh?
Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments
Comment posted by Monica Siri on January 16, 2011 at 1:04 PM
Marc,
very nice winter image. As Ron said, I'd prefer a bit more room at the bottom and give him a bit more of sharpening.
Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Pullen on January 16, 2011 at 4:46 PM
Very nice comp. and color, good capture. I love the hint of falling snow. Ron :toast:
Registered on December 18, 2005, 74 Posts, 1413 Comments
Comment posted by Marc Dubuc on January 16, 2011 at 5:44 PM
I post this reworked picture according to the comments. I gave as much space as possible at the bottom for the tail and I ran another round of sharpening.
Registered on January 4, 2011, 59 Posts, 229 Comments
Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on January 16, 2011 at 6:17 PM
Well, Marc, I do like the repost better.
Mauro
Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments
Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 16, 2011 at 10:44 PM
A very nice photo and your repost is better! Sharon
Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on January 17, 2011 at 6:19 PM
The repost is better Marc. The reds are very natural, there is great eye contact and the falling snow adds a nice touch too.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on February 26, 2011 at 2:59 PM
Great picture! I really like the bright red of the Cardinal against the gray background. The snowflakes are awesome, and I love how you can see them all around his beak!
Registered on February 8, 2011, 254 Posts, 1302 Comments