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Female Cardinal
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Female Cardinal

by Michael Lotito

Gallery: AvianPosted February 24, 2011172 views24 comments
Canon 1D Mark 4 With EF 500mm f4 & 1.4 tc
1/800 sec, F 7.1, ISO 500

The cardinal was taken in my yard during a recent snow storm. He was baited with Agway's Fliers Choice bird seed. Thanks for looking and commenting.

Comments

24 comments
Comment posted by Karen Summers on February 24, 2011 at 6:17 AM
such a preety shot love this bird against the snow
Registered on December 3, 2009, 83 Posts, 818 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 24, 2011 at 6:46 AM
Lovely detail and comp Michael. Nice little head turn also

cheers
Rob
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments
Comment posted by Barbara Graham on February 24, 2011 at 7:21 AM
Michael, beautiful detail in the larger version, and great light.
Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments
Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on February 24, 2011 at 7:32 AM
Nice detail in your larger version...this makes me chilly just looking at it! Well done! Sharon
Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments
Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on February 24, 2011 at 8:55 AM
Lovely shot, Michael. So sweet !
Mauro
Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments
Comment posted by Luke Ormand on February 24, 2011 at 9:19 AM
Really sharp and I love the snowy scene
Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments
Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on February 24, 2011 at 9:31 AM
Very nice, Mike. I like the framing and the snowy surroundings. A little twinkle in the eye might be nice, but just fine as is. :toast:
Registered on October 18, 2006, 644 Posts, 4801 Comments
Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on February 24, 2011 at 9:32 AM
Nice composition and color. A well done winter Cardinal. :smile:
Registered on July 12, 2009, 92 Posts, 1074 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Saunders on February 24, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Lovely winter image with fine detail Mike. :toast:
Registered on February 6, 2008, 321 Posts, 3035 Comments
Comment posted by Monica Siri on February 24, 2011 at 12:43 PM
Michael,
lovely image with a beautiful pose and detail. :toast:
Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments
Comment posted by Terry Sohl on February 24, 2011 at 1:13 PM
Wonderful! Love the detail on this one, and of course the setting. It's a great look at that eye.

I like the baiting comment... :biggrin:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 513 Posts, 6889 Comments
Comment posted by Geoffrey Baker on February 24, 2011 at 1:50 PM
A lovely image, it looks great in the snow.
Well captured.

Geoff.
Registered on August 20, 2010, 192 Posts, 980 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 24, 2011 at 2:13 PM
Excellent feather detail on the larger image. I like how the bird stands out with that snowy background, well done.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments
Comment posted by KC Choo on February 24, 2011 at 2:21 PM
Excellent presentation!
Registered on November 15, 2004, 519 Posts, 8278 Comments
Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on February 24, 2011 at 6:00 PM
What a great photo op Michael. You did great and I love it all
Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments
Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on February 24, 2011 at 6:20 PM
Beautiful picture! I love the colours of the cardinal, the sharpness, and the snow falling all around him.
Registered on February 8, 2011, 254 Posts, 1302 Comments
Comment posted by wade pettitt on February 24, 2011 at 9:23 PM
Michael, This is a wonderful image. Nice soft pastels and white snow make a great combination, excellent detail. Well done!!
Registered on May 6, 2009, 184 Posts, 471 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on February 25, 2011 at 5:01 AM
Awesome winter portrait :cool:

Ken Archer
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on February 25, 2011 at 8:57 AM
Love the setting Michael. Very nice comp and sharpness where it counts. Overall feeling is great with this shot.
Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments
Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on February 25, 2011 at 5:39 PM
A very pretty shot of a very pretty lady. The contrast between the colorful bird and the white snow makes the colors more emphatic. Only after you get past the color against the snow do you notice the very good detail and crispness. A very nice photo, Michael.
Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments
Comment posted by Christine Adams on February 26, 2011 at 8:55 AM
She's beautiful Michael! Nice capture and great detail in the larger version!
Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on February 26, 2011 at 1:43 PM
really nice, Mike--comp, light, pose, and detail are all excellent. a great winter scene.
Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on February 26, 2011 at 4:27 PM
She is a real beauty Michael, love the blowing snow, her pose and the wonderful look at her eye. Comp works well for my tastes plus the sharpness and details look good. Well done.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 26, 2011 at 7:12 PM
Hi Michael :wavey: A superb caprture, the detail, color and B.G. are all amazing :toast:
Albert Darmo. Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments