janper44
Registered: December 2009
Posts: 7,080
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Thu February 25, 2010 2:29am
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Boy that red plumage really stands out strongly in the image but what makes this picture for me is the catchlight in the eye combined with the "styling" pose of the cardinal.
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Diane
Registered: February 2009
Posts: 4,092
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Thu February 25, 2010 3:15am
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Most unusual pose for this beautiful cardinal. I love the unique gray markings on his wing feathers. What a ham he is - really "hot doggin" for your camera.
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lrw1966
Registered: November 2008
Posts: 3,889
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Thu February 25, 2010 12:46pm
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Howard, Hi:
The Cardinals are a beautiful bird (both male and female - I think). Interesting positioning of the bird - but - they are very cautious birds and fly alway at the least disturbance. Beautifully done and I am beginning to wish our snow would end and leave a quickly as yours. We are gaining, however, days are longer, sun getting higher and next week we will have a few days with highs in the 40's - progress.
Thanks for the beautiful bird, Howard - a great way to start the day.
Larry
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Julie
Registered: February 2009
Posts: 1,421
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Thu February 25, 2010 1:52pm
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What a great shot with fine exposure on this handsome guy. Superb.
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Nancy
Registered: December 2009
Posts: 147
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Thu February 25, 2010 3:29pm
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A super shot to be sure. I like how the wings appear to be marbled.
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veejaycee
Registered: February 2009
Posts: 5,689
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Thu February 25, 2010 4:30pm
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One imagines that bright red colour can be a curse when birds of prey are around.
Nice capture Howard.
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wilth
Registered: January 2009
Posts: 787
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Thu February 25, 2010 5:23pm
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Great catch, well presented. Nice detail of a hard to capture critter, especially at 300mm and f2.8. 
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Jan Holland
Registered: July 2009
Posts: 1,866
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Thu February 25, 2010 8:54pm
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Stunning shot,Howard. Congratulations.!
Pinsharp with a fantastic color display.
Cheers from Jan
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Tincup
Registered: September 2009
Posts: 1,421
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Thu February 25, 2010 10:23pm
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Agree with all of the above! Will add.. great placement in the frame and excellent dof. And nice emphasis on that powerful beak.
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rfishw
Registered: February 2009
Posts: 905
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Wed March 3, 2010 11:02pm
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My wife loves the cardinal.Unfortunately we have so very few where we live.In fact I have not seen one for a couple of years
good photograph
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