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Published: 2010-12-27 18:17:36 +0000 UTC; Views: 2556; Favourites: 175; Downloads: 0
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A Cardinal rests on my lower deck rail. The sun was still somewhat low creating the perfect light for this photo.I already know that I should have stopped down to get more in focus, but I hope the clear eye makes up for it. Shot through my sliding glass doors.
Northern Cardinal
Vestal, New York
Canon 5D / EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
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This is gorgeous!
The pop of color is stunning, truly. The softly vibrant red is perfect for the muted tones of the background.
I think the focus is perfectly fine. Even though it's not 100% sharp all over, I think it works very well here. The lighting is soft, the colors are soft, and the focus only enhances that softness- but in a complimentary way, not in a "My eyes are going cross from being so out of focus!".
The snow riddled along the railing is nice, as well as the soft flecks on the beak. The closeness of the subject to your eye is well placed, due to the angle the beam in the back adds a nice touch of length to the photo (which is why the placement of the cardinal is so nice here).
The main things that I love about this photo are one- the clarity of the eye. I love pictures where you can see the bird's eye color. It's so clear, in fact, you can see a soft pattern in the eye that makes me love it even more. The second thing I love about the photo is, as stated above, the softness of this picture. It feels like a warm, lovely winter day instead of just a brisk, cold winter day like most bird pictures taken in snow. The last thing I love about this picture is that, despite the placement of the cardinal in the picture, you can still see it's tail (which adds another touch of length to the photo). If I couldn't see the tail of the cardinal, I don't think I'd have liked this picture enough to write this review.
The reason you only get 4 1/2 stars on originality is because there are so many bird in snow pictures. The reason it's a half, not a flat four, is because of the placement of the cardinal, and the softness of the picture (which is different than norm, as stated above).
I applaud you, and your photography. You never cease to capture my eye with your beautiful work.
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Thank you so much for the very kind and encouraging critique! I appreciate it!! Glad you like this photo
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You're so welcome! :3
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Thank you so much for the very kind and encouraging critique! I appreciate it!! Glad you like this photo
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Thank you so much for the very kind and encouraging critique! I appreciate it!! Glad you like this photo
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First thing I notice - Obviously the colour! This is a stunning bird captured with an innocent expression. Seeing this photograph with all of the other deviations, I couldn't not look at this one, the colour made me curious and I'm glad I've seen this.
The scene is rather effective as the background is greyish/white which has a nice contrast against the bird. The birds position is nice aswell as his body faces left but his head faces to the right, its also nice to see a bit of his tail at the back.
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Thank you for the critique! I really appreciate it. This is one of the few extremely eye-popping birds that I get to see all the time. They really are a pleasure to have around
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you have to be quick to catch them. Β This is excellent shot. Β Right place at the right time.
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These birds are so rarely around here and it's so beautiful!
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ANGRY BIRD! that was the first thing that popped into my mind when i saw this. awesome photo!
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Thank you! Glad you enjoyed them
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sweet cardinal. looks like it's hungry. like me...
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What an amazing looking bird I have never seen one of them before, the colours are so vibrant. Fantastic photo x
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Thank you! You should see the males!
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Stunning photo. I think this one is the best cardinal picture you have. Framing is great with the railing for grounding and the background blurred out but still has detail.
The focus is great, if you have more in focus it may not have the same impact as it does now.
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Thanks! Didn't think of it that way
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What a camera huh??? and the talent you have to use it is so great. A perfect shot.
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Thank you! Yes, it is quite a nice camera. I find that I can crop more with it than with my T1i.
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love the soft lighting, pose and you got the eye perfectly focused, nice shot~!
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