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Just Stopping By
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Copyright: Jane Magen (jaycee) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1655 W: 8 N: 4242] (13819)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-24
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon PowerShot S5 IS, 1.5 Teleconverter
Exposure: f/3.6, 1/400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-26 8:20
Viewed: 387
Points: 64
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Northern Cardinal

In the 1800s Cardinals were much-sought-after cage birds highly valued for their color and song. Thousands were trapped in the south in the winter and sent to northern markets, and thousands more were sent to Europe. This trade ceased, fortunately, with the passage of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918.

Cardinals are noted for their loud, clear whistled songs, often sung from a high treetop song post. Females will counter sing, duetting with males—usually after the males have established territories and before nesting begins. Local variations and accents have been noted in cardinal songs.

Northern Cardinals are a medium-sized songbird (approximately 8.75 inches in length) with short, rounded wings, a long tail, a heavy conical bill, and a crest. Males are nearly all brilliant red; brownish-gray-tinged scapular and back feathers give the upper parts a less colorful appearance. The coral red bill is surrounded by a mask of black that extends to a dark eye and includes the chin and throat. Legs and feet are dark red.
The female is soft grayish brown on the back with variable areas of red on the tail, crest, and wings. The underparts are a warm pinkish brown. Her coral red bill is also surrounded by darker but not black feathers, so her mask is not as distinct as the male's. Females are slightly smaller than males.

The juveniles are like females but more brown in color, with shorter crest and a blackish bill. They molt to adult plumage in fall.

From Cornell.org

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1872 W: 2 N: 5035] (19286)
  • [2008-05-26 8:28]

Hi Jane. I think this one is looking at you . i do like its hair do and colour. You have good detail aand a nice POV. with interesting notes .well done TFs.
Nick..

Owww... Hi my friend another splendid shot of this Northern Cardinal with its lovely pose. All are perfect-as usual.
TFS.
Have a nice new week my friend!
Cheers,

Bayram

Hello Jane
This is a lovely shot of a Bird that is again new to me...Perfect Dof keeping Mr Cardinal sharp from the tip of his groovy hair to the tip of his tail...The colours are glorious and rich and look so nice against the neutral BG.
All the Best Jane
Paul

Hello Jane,
First thought it was a Parrot but its a nice Cardinal.
These bird can sing beautiful, i know this.
For a long time ago i had a breeding pair in my voliere.
Nice pov and razor sharp with lots of details.

Gert

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2167 W: 124 N: 2567] (8208)
  • [2008-05-26 10:16]

I like it Jane,
just passin by is a fantastic red bird and you made a fine capture, good quality job here, I like it, have a nice evening.
gr. jaap

Hi Jane, splendid cardinal with fantastic colors, great details and superb sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Splendido ritratto di Northem Cardinal, eccellenti POV e la composizione con la bellissima posa inclinata sul paletto arcuato che crea un fantastico dinamismo, ottima nitidezza, magnifici colori e BG. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1218 W: 78 N: 847] (7210)
  • [2008-05-26 11:22]

hello Jane
good capture of this cute bird
i like composition, POV, BG, light, colours and its pose
TFS
greetings


izler
:)

Hello Jane,
Many thanks for the useful and informative notes esepcially the Treaty Act! it's good to see them back to wild!
very nice of this head on pose with good sharpness, nice colour and details
many thanks once again
regards
Tony

Hi Jane,

Very nice portrait of Northern Cardinal. Nice pose and composition, sharp details and bright colours.

TFS

Pekka

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 189 W: 7 N: 467] (1492)
  • [2008-05-26 13:09]

Jane,
Great closeup of this male Northern Cardinal. Nice pose with good detail and color.
I've been trying to get a shot of one all year, but I've never had any good opportunities
Thanks for posting a photo of our state bird!
Ron

I've seen a lot many of these lovely birds on TN, Jane, but this is a very original composition, the pose excellent!
Cheers!
Goldy

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1013 W: 5 N: 2750] (9982)
  • [2008-05-26 15:38]

Hola Cousin.
Here I am again, I miss Your photos I konw, but I have a lot of work to do in the ranch were i work, far from city and no internet there.
I really love this birds, they ahve a beautiful red colors in the feathers, and a very nice "hair"
Your cousin
Luis52.

Hello Jane a fine pose you got on this excellent perch. Nice looking bird wish we had them here rgds Necip.

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1284 W: 104 N: 4521] (20167)
  • [2008-05-26 18:08]

Hello Jane, well done on this great shot of the Cardinal! I like its aggressive stance, good composition and technique, thanks!

Mario

If I have asked before and not read any response...I apologize...but what is that perch? I see it all the time...and it might be something simple which all know...but alas I am not one!
Check the send message box if you reply. that way I can get email! A fine image of the Cardinal...
Bob

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 736 W: 0 N: 1495] (6744)
  • [2008-05-26 19:29]

Hello Jane
Nice presentation.Different but loveky POV,Sharp image with excellent plumage detail.I like your subjec pose and colors are also very nice.Good text to.
TFS Michel

hello Jane

funny expression of the red cardinal on his eye-contact with you,
fine POV and vertical framing, i love the gradient(ed) background sky,
excellent sharpness and lovely catch-light at the eye, TFS

Asbed

Hi Jane,
A nice capture of this beautiful cardinal. Excellent composition with a nice sky background. Superb details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 361 W: 39 N: 663] (2071)
  • [2008-05-27 3:30]

Here is a cardinal that has serious thinking to do, looks like it has just come down and perched. Good details and colours and most of i like its pose. The NG is quite light and you managed the exposure quite well.
Very well done.
TFsS & Cheers

Love this one! He reminds me of my Senor Rojo who incidentally is still hanging around the house. I love that bird! ha ha
Great color and a wonderful expression you've captured.

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 452 W: 0 N: 69] (484)
  • [2008-05-27 6:05]

Hello Jane, splendid shot of northern cardinal! TFS. Regards,
Mehmet

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-05-27 6:34]

Hello Jane

A lovely up close and personal look at this beautiful male cardinal.
The colours are vivid.
Excellent pov and dof.
Lucky you to get so close.
TFS
Rob

Hello Jane,
Very beautiful photo of this Cardinal. Nice pose. On my screen there's a little bit of noise in the bird, not in the BG. Fantastic contrasting colours. Very good POV and DOF.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Jane! splendid shot as you done everytime. TFS. Regards,
Bahadır

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1551 W: 233 N: 5205] (18293)
  • [2008-05-27 12:09]

What a wacky hair-do! He must use some super-strong gel!
Very fine portrait of this beautiful bird.
The DOF here is absolutely perfect!
Very good colours and nice light.
Well composed and a great POV.
Excellent sharpness.

Well done, Jane!

Cheers,
Joe

Hello Jane, Cardinal say;This is my best pose. Perfect picture and useful information.Thanks for shairing.Leyla

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2446 W: 132 N: 6979] (21811)
  • [2008-05-27 21:40]

Hello Jane,
A Northern Red Cardinal in a fine pose taken from a good frontal POV against a slightly cloudy sky (for a change!). The texture of this image makes it look like a fine watercolour painting.
TFS this beauty and the good note,
Ivan

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1667 W: 24 N: 4832] (15764)
  • [2008-05-27 22:36]

Hi Jane,
Wonderful shot of this Northern Cardinal in a fantastic pose. Lovely colours and details on its plumage with great lighting. I wonder what it was looking out for. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 349 W: 3 N: 375] (1115)
  • [2008-05-28 5:38]

Hi Jane,
Very nice shot of this Northen Cardinal.I liked POV,colors,pose of bird and composition are wonderful.
Thanks for posting.

Bonjour Jane
Quelles magnifiques couleurs ce Cardinal rouge!! WoW! superbe capture et couleurs , les détails sont sublimes et la nettetée impeccable..
Félicitations et au revoir....JP

Hi Jane,
Nice shot my friend, cardinals are my year round buddies :)
Good color, detail, and an interesting comp..
TFS & have a great weekend!
Howard

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