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Male and female Cardinals

48 total reviews 
Comment from Snappyviv


Oh boy - you have excelled yourself. What a great shot - so close and so sharp. Great detail visible in the plumage and it really highlights all the nice markings. Is it another Cardinal? We don't get them over here. Well Done

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 11-Jan-2011
    Thank you very much! Yes a female cardinal.
Comment from goodfella2459


The best thing about this photo is you can see all the details in the bird. Well done.

The depth of field, composition, lighting & colours are all quite good too, but the details impressed me the most.

Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 11-Jan-2011
    Thank you so much!
reply by goodfella2459 on 11-Jan-2011
    You're welcome.
Comment from DebbieK


Fantastic shot. The details are sharp.
Initial impact 5
creativity 5
color harmony 5
center of interest 5
technical excellence 5
technique 5
story telling 5
lighting 5

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 11-Jan-2011
    Thank you so much!
reply by DebbieK on 11-Jan-2011
    You are welcome.
Comment from shiloh106


Nice close-up of this cardinal.
Colors are natural and pleasing.
Good composition.
Lighting is great.
Only thing I would like is a bit strong focus on the seed, have you tried spot sharpening?

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 11-Jan-2011
    Thank you so much! What is spot sharpening?
reply by shiloh106 on 12-Jan-2011
    If you have a program like PS or Corel you can use a brush adjust the size and just sharpen individual areas --like the seed here because the rest of the shot is already crisp and might get white spots if you try to sharpen it.
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2011
    I don't have these programs. Thanks for the info!
Comment from Amanda Lynn


I really love the hair on these birds it is the first thing I notice about them everytime what a funky style they have
nice action shot you have caught him in
good focus good light
love the slight editing
all in all great work :)

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 11-Jan-2011
    Thank you so much!
reply by Amanda Lynn on 11-Jan-2011
    you are welcome
Comment from B Lemley


Okay, Willie, for the last time, please learn how to focus! Just kidding, Willie ~ you're terrific with your technique and technology. I love looking at your bird friends and see what you both have been up to.

Thanks for the artist notes, very interesting about how you make your suet ~ it seems to pay off! I love the background, too, in this, very interesting! Great eye and catch of her eating her supper ~ or is it breakfast?!

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2011
    Thank you so much! You confuse me, they eat all day, what would you call that?
reply by B Lemley on 10-Jan-2011
    Being little piggies! LOL :>
Comment from Pat Christensen


WOW! You are the Bird King! What a lovely image and such clarity and details amazing. Great hue in the background, nice. Colors, lighting and focus all spot on. The expression caught on this bird is priceless good timing on your part to get this. Truly a wonderful image, thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2011
    Thanks again for such a nice review and high score!
reply by Pat Christensen on 10-Jan-2011
    You are very welcome ...just send tips on great shots of birds to me ok , lol! Pat
Comment from Pennyw6


Initial Impact 5
Creativity of Presentation 5
Color Harmony 5
Center of Interest 5
Technical Excellence 5
Technique 5
Story Telling Ability 5
Lightng 5

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2011
    Thank you so very much!
reply by Pennyw6 on 10-Jan-2011
    You are welcome.
Comment from steve's lot


he looks like he's smoking a pipe :)
lovely close up and you have captured all the color and detail.
great sharp focus and a great shot.
i only have a 5 to give but worth a 6

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2011
    Thank you so much!
Comment from jmerrell


Love the way you captured the tiny feathers. Excellent detail

Initial impact 5, creativity of presentation 5, color harmony 5, technical excellence 5, technique 5, story telling ability 5, lighting 5.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2011


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2011
    Thank you so much!
reply by jmerrell on 10-Jan-2011
    You're welcome