Waiting Bridegroom
Northern Cardinal [Cardinalis cardinalis]34 total reviews
Comment from nature rules
I love this...I wish I had a six. Cardinals are one of my favorite birds and always make me think of some of my family members who have passed as they loved them as well. Your framing is beautiful...with the bird in the lower left corner and the shadows adding just a touch of vignette. Your brush strokes in the grass add a perfect contrast of textures to the smooth feathers of the Cardinal. Proportions of the bird are spot on. His expression and position looking up is so typical of this bird. Beautiful in every way!
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2017
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I love this...I wish I had a six. Cardinals are one of my favorite birds and always make me think of some of my family members who have passed as they loved them as well. Your framing is beautiful...with the bird in the lower left corner and the shadows adding just a touch of vignette. Your brush strokes in the grass add a perfect contrast of textures to the smooth feathers of the Cardinal. Proportions of the bird are spot on. His expression and position looking up is so typical of this bird. Beautiful in every way!
Comment Written 06-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2017
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Thank you very much for your throughout and encouraging review. Do not worry about sixes, its never the stars which count. Its always the review which does it.
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You are most welcome Cleo..this is a framer! Love it!
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:o) :o) :o)!
Comment from CammyCards
Really so life like. The pose is full of expectation and self-assurance. It looks as if you researched the various colorings which are so deftly applied. Really fine work.
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2017
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Really so life like. The pose is full of expectation and self-assurance. It looks as if you researched the various colorings which are so deftly applied. Really fine work.
Comment Written 06-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2017
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Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. Indeed I researched about the bird in my own books and on line. I also made hundreds of photos since I have a breeding pare in my garden for several years.
Comment from GaliaG
Excellent contrast between the bird red color to the green around it, it really pulls the viewer eyes into the piece
excellent technique and creativity
thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2017
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Excellent contrast between the bird red color to the green around it, it really pulls the viewer eyes into the piece
excellent technique and creativity
thanks for sharing
Comment Written 05-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2017
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Thank you, I appreciate your encouraging comments very much. :o)
Comment from Joelgraphuchin
Wow...this is fun/fantastic. His expression is fun. Execution of all details is fantastically done. Coloring is perfect. Contrast of green and red pleases eye.
Very well done and thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2017
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Wow...this is fun/fantastic. His expression is fun. Execution of all details is fantastically done. Coloring is perfect. Contrast of green and red pleases eye.
Very well done and thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 04-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2017
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Thank you very much! Your review and rating are a great encouragement for me. :o)
Comment from Snopaw
Beautiful Digital Painting of this Cardinal Cloe. Thanks so much for the information you have given. I always thought this was a bird only in the higher states, I had no idea they migrated further south, even to Mexico. I love the shots we often see of them in snow, with the bright feathers against the white.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2017
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Beautiful Digital Painting of this Cardinal Cloe. Thanks so much for the information you have given. I always thought this was a bird only in the higher states, I had no idea they migrated further south, even to Mexico. I love the shots we often see of them in snow, with the bright feathers against the white.
Comment Written 04-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2017
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Thank you for your very encouraging review. Oh yes, some of them are quite experienced travelers, especial the polygamous birds. Its quite amazing that such little birds make it down far south. Some of them stay in the southern states, but the Southern species is a bit bigger and the black patches on the face are larger. :o)
Comment from Sean T Phelan
Cool,Cleo!
The bright red plumage of the males is strikingly attractive and your fine looking digital presentation of this one makes for a very enjoyable image to view!
'Good Show',my friend! : )
~Sean
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2017
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Cool,Cleo!
The bright red plumage of the males is strikingly attractive and your fine looking digital presentation of this one makes for a very enjoyable image to view!
'Good Show',my friend! : )
~Sean
Comment Written 04-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2017
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Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)
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You're very welcome,Cleo!
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:o) :o) :o) !
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Comment from David Ruhl
Wow Cleo, another masterpiece! Your detail on the feathers and your color selections are superb. I think your choice of background color is perfect to help the cardinal really stand out, yet still looks natural.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2017
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Wow Cleo, another masterpiece! Your detail on the feathers and your color selections are superb. I think your choice of background color is perfect to help the cardinal really stand out, yet still looks natural.
Comment Written 04-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2017
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Thank you very much David, for your encouraging comments and rating. The combination of red and green is an old trick. Grass has usually more shades than tree leaves and reflects light less. That makes it ideal as background. :o)
Comment from beppe47
Wonderful artwork of this beautiful Cardinal. You have captured him in his very natural pose with his head held high and alert posture. I like the way you have placed him in the lighter green foliage as they are quite often found on the ground. Good composition and technique. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2017
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Wonderful artwork of this beautiful Cardinal. You have captured him in his very natural pose with his head held high and alert posture. I like the way you have placed him in the lighter green foliage as they are quite often found on the ground. Good composition and technique. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 04-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2017
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Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)
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You are welcome
Comment from MKFlood
Awesome. Realistic and I thought this WS photo at 1st. The facial expression is perfect. The body form and language is perfect. The shading is perfect. The details is perfect. The blend of color is awesome. The depth is perfect. The creation is well balance and very eye appealing to the viewer. Very creative and awesome work overall (standing clapping and cheering) wooooooooooohhhoooooook!
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2017
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Awesome. Realistic and I thought this WS photo at 1st. The facial expression is perfect. The body form and language is perfect. The shading is perfect. The details is perfect. The blend of color is awesome. The depth is perfect. The creation is well balance and very eye appealing to the viewer. Very creative and awesome work overall (standing clapping and cheering) wooooooooooohhhoooooook!
Comment Written 04-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2017
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Thank you! I very much enjoy your encouraging comments and rating and the standing ovation! :o)
Comment from ciaobella
A very nice painting of this beautiful bird. The shading on him is nicely done. As well as the highlights on the blades of grass.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2017
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A very nice painting of this beautiful bird. The shading on him is nicely done. As well as the highlights on the blades of grass.
Comment Written 04-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2017
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Thank you very much for you encouraging comments. :o)
