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Male and female Cardinals

42 total reviews 
Comment from helvi2



I love cardinals and your shot of this female on a white pine is fantastic. The angle, lighting and focus are wonderful. This definately would be a favorite Christmas card of mine.

Good Luvk in the Contest and Merry Christmas. :o)

Helvi

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2010


reply by the author on 17-Dec-2010
    Thanks again for such a nice review and high score.
reply by helvi2 on 17-Dec-2010
    You deserved it! :o)
    Helvi
Comment from Kheng87


She's a little beauty, alright.

I like the way the soft light highlights the details on the bird.

She's definitely prettier than I though. I always thought the females of the species are usually dull in colour.

Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2010


reply by the author on 17-Dec-2010
    Thank you so much!
reply by Kheng87 on 17-Dec-2010
    You're welcome. :)
Comment from Shadowfax


Wonderful capture of this beautiful female Cardinal - the detail in her plumage is pin sharp and the background nicely out of focus, wich makes her stand out.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2010


reply by the author on 06-Dec-2010
    Thank you so much!
Comment from raineyknightartwork


Initial Perception: very sweet and beautiful
Emotionally charged: YES, expresses sensitivity wildlife and nature
Story Telling Ability: Yes, periodical, holiday, poem etc?
Colour Harmony: dynamic with complementing combinations of good contrasts and intensity of hues
Title: fits
Artist Notes: detailed
Technical Creativity: correct exposure, proper focus, and good depth of field
Center of Interest: the tiny catch light in the eye
Category Posted: Correct
What Works Well? keen eye for balancing the image with the background
Comments: nicely done
Star Rating: 6+ Cyber
A cyber rating may be given when actual stars are unavailable
Per site scale (6=Exceptional, 5.5=Professional, 5=Expert (no revisions necessary) 4.5=Above Average, 4=Average)

Thank you for sharing. Rainey

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2010


reply by the author on 05-Dec-2010
    Thank you so much!
reply by raineyknightartwork on 05-Dec-2010
    You are welcome. I enjoyed writing this review. Rainey
Comment from Raphael Photography


You really have a way of capturing birds so beautifully.
This is so sweet and appealing.
Very good focus and light.
Very good colour and clarity.
Good center of interest and artist notes.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2010


reply by the author on 03-Dec-2010
    Thank you so much!
Comment from Lori_A


This is a beautiful photo. Nicely detailed and framed. All the colors in this photo come together so well...this photo is a "Christmas pretty"!!

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2010


reply by the author on 03-Dec-2010
    Thank you so much!
Comment from ImagesofJoy


Great technique as the female is usually not as colorful. The colors are quite harmonious and the pine branch looks sharp and clear.The birds beak is focal point. Just a gorgeous picture. Thanks for entering.

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2010


reply by the author on 02-Dec-2010
    Thank you so much!
Comment from carolinagirl2010


Really nice shot
Good lighting
Good focus on subject
Nicely framed
wonderful colors throughout
Beautiful photo thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2010


reply by the author on 02-Dec-2010
    Thank you so much!
Comment from lmsanderlin


I love this - if I had a little extra money lying around, I'd buy this print for my mother who loves cardinals:) Subject is well framed, great use of natural lighting. What a beautiful bird - lovely image. Interesting tree as well! I really love the lighting and the lovely bird - so glad you shared this

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2010


reply by the author on 02-Dec-2010
    Thank you so much!
Comment from virginian


Very nice close-up of this Cardinal. Background looks good along with the lighting, colors and details. Nice feather details. Love the eye and beak. Cyber 5.5. 'Enjoyed.

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2010


reply by the author on 02-Dec-2010
    Thank you so much!
reply by virginian on 02-Dec-2010
    You are welcome.