Puffed Up
Male cardinal puffing up his chest15 total reviews
Comment from momentsofjoy7351
What a stellar fellow and grandly placed in the frame - controls the view! LOL Fabulous color and wonderful lighting. Nice focus as well. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2016
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What a stellar fellow and grandly placed in the frame - controls the view! LOL Fabulous color and wonderful lighting. Nice focus as well. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 12-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2016
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Many thanks! :)
Comment from Sange
I have been chasing a red Cardinal downstairs by my Zia's back porch for two years now. She calls me when he is by her feeder..but Everytime I arrive with my camera, he flies away.
I will not lie in reviews I take time view. You have a nice Capture if Me C all puffed out Grace, but your focus is off here. What I miss about Far is the honesty and teaching in reviews from 4 yrs ago and beyond.
Today most review for coin and advancement telling you great job..sharp focus.
It helps no one.
I am not sure if it is due to settings or your not holding both camera and lens rock steady.
I still would shoot at 1/2500sec or higher.
As I have told you before..I shoot up to 1/4000sec.
I like to stop the action to get the sharp focus.
I love the puffed pose, but I am missing the sharp focus as you had on the Heron.
;)
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2016
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I have been chasing a red Cardinal downstairs by my Zia's back porch for two years now. She calls me when he is by her feeder..but Everytime I arrive with my camera, he flies away.
I will not lie in reviews I take time view. You have a nice Capture if Me C all puffed out Grace, but your focus is off here. What I miss about Far is the honesty and teaching in reviews from 4 yrs ago and beyond.
Today most review for coin and advancement telling you great job..sharp focus.
It helps no one.
I am not sure if it is due to settings or your not holding both camera and lens rock steady.
I still would shoot at 1/2500sec or higher.
As I have told you before..I shoot up to 1/4000sec.
I like to stop the action to get the sharp focus.
I love the puffed pose, but I am missing the sharp focus as you had on the Heron.
;)
Comment Written 11-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2016
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Thank you :)
It was a hurried shot and no tripod. Grey day, windy, not enough light. Less than perfect, I know, but for some reason I am still compelled to even post some of the less than perfect ones! This guy gave me such a hard time. I haven't given up in getting him right.
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The whole point of this sight way back when was to post to learn how to improve on editing tips or camera techs.
When conditions are cold, windy, flat light..
This is when You raise shutter speed, set white balance and exposure compensation.
When bright.. EV should be minus 1.0
Shutter should be at least 1/2500sec or higher.
But when you shoot in auto..or use Aperture..the camera decides for you.
Manual is the only way to be in control.
Factory settings on cameras are like clothing sizes one size fits all.
I applaud you putting this shot up...I still yet to capture a cardinal.
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I understand completely :)
I just couldn't get enough light quickly enough. And of course they hide so well in that tangle of branches! The female was just below him tucked behind branches. Not the best place to try to get a shot to begin with. I need a set up like Michigan Mike has to lure the birds into a staging area!
I think it's nice, and very helpful that you take the time to go into detail with your reviews.
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It's good to have you back here Grace..
I will work on printing the photo you want this week... I hope to have some time in the middle of the week.
;)
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Nice of you to say! I am hoping you will let me pay for your work missy! Otherwise you shouldn't use your time sending it, you know :)
Comment from Dawn van Doorn
This shot made me smile! Love that you persisted and didn't give up trying to get this camera shy birdie to pose for you! He looks so proud and beautiful. I think he was showing off for his lady lol. You did a wonderful job mate! Thank you for sharing!
Cheers, Dawn
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2016
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This shot made me smile! Love that you persisted and didn't give up trying to get this camera shy birdie to pose for you! He looks so proud and beautiful. I think he was showing off for his lady lol. You did a wonderful job mate! Thank you for sharing!
Cheers, Dawn
Comment Written 11-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2016
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Thank you! Glad it made you smile, it makes me smile too :)
Comment from liseworks
Great shot,,I know what you mean about having to chase these birds, love the colour contrast here against this tree, you must have been pretty proud when you saw this one, love the focus, lighting and placement of this, his eye is well seen,
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2016
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Great shot,,I know what you mean about having to chase these birds, love the colour contrast here against this tree, you must have been pretty proud when you saw this one, love the focus, lighting and placement of this, his eye is well seen,
Comment Written 11-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2016
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Thank you very much! This little bugger gave me lots of trouble :)
Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice wonderful lovely shot.Beautiful nice artistic nature scene.Very Nice presentation.The Lovely red friend,face eyes action,red feathers and body,neat nice look and b/g are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.I like this talent work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2016
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What a great nice wonderful lovely shot.Beautiful nice artistic nature scene.Very Nice presentation.The Lovely red friend,face eyes action,red feathers and body,neat nice look and b/g are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.I like this talent work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.
Comment Written 10-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2016
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Thank you!
Comment from Ladymariesphotod
He certainly was puffed up. A beautiful shot naturally enhanced by the many barren branches surrounding him. Beautiful shot. Great clarity, composition, and focus. Thank you so much for sharing.
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2016
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He certainly was puffed up. A beautiful shot naturally enhanced by the many barren branches surrounding him. Beautiful shot. Great clarity, composition, and focus. Thank you so much for sharing.
Comment Written 10-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2016
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Thank you very much :)
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Excellent choice of subject with a striking color!
A cute & candid capture!!
Diffused focusing.
Please enhance clarity & sharpness.
Compact framing.
Busy back drop.
A dark one would have been better...to get rid of these criss crossing twigs.
Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2016
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Excellent choice of subject with a striking color!
A cute & candid capture!!
Diffused focusing.
Please enhance clarity & sharpness.
Compact framing.
Busy back drop.
A dark one would have been better...to get rid of these criss crossing twigs.
Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 10-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2016
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Thank you! The branches are distracting but I couldn't get this guy out in the open. Still working on that!
Comment from nikman
Eight days eh? That suggests quite a degree o of determination! I wish I could award a big 6 but alas I cannot even give a 5. This is because I feel this shot is not sharp enough. Better luck next time!
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2016
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Eight days eh? That suggests quite a degree o of determination! I wish I could award a big 6 but alas I cannot even give a 5. This is because I feel this shot is not sharp enough. Better luck next time!
Comment Written 10-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2016
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I appreciate the review and your honesty very much. I wish it was sharper but this little bugger gave me such a hard time! I had to go with what I could. I got two shots and both are about the same quality. I couldn't make adjustments before he and his mate flew off. I haven't given up yet! Thanks again.
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I understand what you mean and hope you have better luck in the future!
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Thank you!
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
Just handsome in composition, perspective and the momentum you got him with all the feathers well blown up - he is living in his moment for sure - great framing, excellent color saturation, clear and sharp in details, your picture has a wonderful soft background letting the bird stand out perfectly
excellent genuine contrast and lighting
a nice and well balanced picture, well seen well reacted, well done, thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2016
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Just handsome in composition, perspective and the momentum you got him with all the feathers well blown up - he is living in his moment for sure - great framing, excellent color saturation, clear and sharp in details, your picture has a wonderful soft background letting the bird stand out perfectly
excellent genuine contrast and lighting
a nice and well balanced picture, well seen well reacted, well done, thanks for sharing
Comment Written 10-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2016
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Thank you very much for your greatly generous review and rating!
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you are most welcome, beautiful one
Comment from MKFlood
oh that cardinal is just trying to showoff. you had the camera so he wanted to look like a badass..lolol. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the angle of the shot of the cardinal on the branch is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2016
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oh that cardinal is just trying to showoff. you had the camera so he wanted to look like a badass..lolol. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the angle of the shot of the cardinal on the branch is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall
Comment Written 10-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2016
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Thank you very much!
