Parenting Closeup

Gallery: AvianPosted July 24, 2015317 views9 comments

Some stuff in front of my lens as you can see. This Cardinal dad & juvie are set back inside the shade of our myrtle tree..

You would be in the shade too, it's friggin' hot here right now angry

First time I've been able to catch this behavior up close.

F/5.6, 1/250th, ISO 1000, 5DM2, 300mm f/2.8 + 2x ext. No flash @ 8:04am

I brought up the birds selectively, added a bit of contrast to the juvies head also.

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 24, 2015 at 11:08 AM

Howard, I saw the feeding behavior and was sure that this was your's before I read the caption. Another great catch on Cardinal feeding behavior with fine clarity where it's most important. My comment on hot weather is that I prefer cold because you can always add clothes, but when it's hot there's a limit to how much you can remove.... enlightened

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 24, 2015 at 11:21 AM

Great point on the hot weather "when it's hot there's a limit to how much you can remove" Mark..

That's why when I'm shooting outside in shorts, I do quick dunks in the kiddie pool blush

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on July 24, 2015 at 12:00 PM

What a great capture of this behavior. We have had a bit of a break from the heat this week but it's going to be steamy again starting tomorrow. Love these kind of shots Howard. Try to keep cool! laugh

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Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on July 24, 2015 at 5:06 PM

Hi Howard

The sharpness is where is counts, on the feeding. Nice job.

Peter

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Comment posted by David Schoen on July 24, 2015 at 5:55 PM

It makes me feel as if I'm peeking through a hidden camera looking at them. I really like the point of view and the sharp image of the birds the the framed OOF greenery. Nicely done! My brother lived in Austin for a while and I went down there several times to see him. I know you are not too far from there. So I know what you mean about the heat. Great place (minus the heat).

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 24, 2015 at 7:20 PM

Hope you're staying in the shade to shoot these, Howard. Excellent job sneaking the pov through all the foreground stuff and nailing the focus on the birds.

devil

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on July 26, 2015 at 12:27 PM

What a nice moment you've caught here Howard, outstanding! Ray

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on July 27, 2015 at 6:54 PM

Great behavior capture! A very nice intimate view of this pair Howard.

Sweet One laugh

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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on August 31, 2015 at 9:37 PM

Very nice, only I find the oof leaves at left side slightly distracting.

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