Cornered

Gallery: AvianPosted January 31, 2013797 views28 comments

An attempt at capturing the aggressive behavior of this species, with males generally the 'nastier' of the two..
Higher ISO @ 1600, f/11, 1/4000th and bright sunlight - no flash.
1D M3, 300mm f/2.8 + 1.4x

Comments

28 comments

Comment posted by Jerry Marella on January 31, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Great action, Howard. Just getting all this in focus was an accomplishment. The techs all look good to me.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 142 Posts, 862 Comments

Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on January 31, 2013 at 7:22 PM

Amazing. Very good details and colors.
I wish the entire wing was in the frame. Nice job.

Registered on December 18, 2012, 162 Posts, 975 Comments

Comment posted by John Neukirch on January 31, 2013 at 7:22 PM

That is really cool! Would this be considered domestic abuse? Howard I happened to be on your website this morning viewing your cardinals, very impressive.

Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 31, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Hi John and thanx. Yes, an alternate title is 'Spouse Abuse'..
I went with the PC version

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 31, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Fantastic action, Howard! I think I'd like a bit more space on the left. I looked at your website and liked the extra roomon top, but still felt boxed in on the left-though that does help convey your title.

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

Comment posted by Wayne Willison on January 31, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Does show its nasty side. Good catch, Howard. Can't get more action packed than this.

Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments

Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on January 31, 2013 at 7:50 PM

As usual, you always have the coolest backyard photos!

Registered on May 23, 2009, 800 Posts, 2042 Comments

Comment posted by Verdon on January 31, 2013 at 7:56 PM

wow what a great showing of relationship, water added a lot to the action, three thumbs up!

Registered on June 10, 2011, 147 Posts, 1444 Comments

Comment posted by Ray Whitt on January 31, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Excellent action shot Howard, sweet catch! Colors and details are outstanding,

Ray

Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on January 31, 2013 at 9:01 PM

Excellent capture - who cares about cutting off the wing. I'd try and add some canvas to the left if you can. The look on her face is great - complete defiance!

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Ramy on January 31, 2013 at 9:06 PM

Howard,
This is so amazing and perfect as presented, more room and more wing would not help this image one bit. The way it is presented is as priceless as the look on her face.
Outstanding as usual and what a perspective . . .

Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments

Comment posted by Christine Adams on January 31, 2013 at 9:11 PM

Very good "attempt". In fact, you nailed it!

Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Nichols on January 31, 2013 at 10:21 PM

That is some abusive relationship, Howard, and you captured it quite expertly. I really like the drops of water all over the place as they add to the drama of the scene. Very nice!

Registered on November 7, 2007, 161 Posts, 1420 Comments

Comment posted by Craig Strand on January 31, 2013 at 11:45 PM

Nice job Howard, curious.... What did she say to him?

Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on February 1, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Excellent job on sharpness, details and exposure. Nasty but great action you captured here

, Hans

Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 1, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Strong action - the stopped water splash adds a lot to this.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Harry Harris on February 1, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Great action as previously stated and the look on the female like she is used to this behavior is enjoyable. Great techs. Nice job.

Registered on August 2, 2010, 169 Posts, 741 Comments

Comment posted by Elizabeth Arellano on February 1, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Lovely action shot.

Registered on February 18, 2008, 35 Posts, 302 Comments

Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on February 1, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Ouch...seriously a mean guy! Nice shot!

Registered on December 13, 2011, 216 Posts, 1671 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on February 1, 2013 at 10:07 PM

quite a shot, Howard. the male's foot on the female and the splashing water are really cool. for me, all the good parts of this more than make up for the clipped wing and tight left side.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 2, 2013 at 10:55 AM

Fantastic interaction you captured here Howard. The open beak of the male and the claw on her side put this over the top.

Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments

Comment posted by Josiah Launstein on February 3, 2013 at 5:51 PM

WOW!!!

Incredible image! I love the way the water is splashing up under his foot and his other foot holding her. He looks really mad! I like how his wings are spread out, too. Amazing timing!

Registered on January 26, 2013, 52 Posts, 126 Comments

Comment posted by Ray Whitt on February 6, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Congratulations Howard, so well deserved. Fantastic shot!

Ray

Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 6, 2013 at 5:01 PM

Great action shot, Howard, I especially like the water splashes and both bird's colors. Congrats on the WP.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on February 6, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Excellent, Howard. Congratulations on the WP.

Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on February 6, 2013 at 5:05 PM

Great action shot captured here, Howard. Congratulations on the WP in this category too.