Northern Cardinal (Female)

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• Athila (1537)
• [2005-11-29 22:47]

Nice bird picture again!

I don't know where you live, but there is so many species at your place. Is it Bird Paradise ?
As ususal, sharp and well exposed. Composition is interesting since the bird is located on one side of the image but his head is looking in the opposite direction. Just wonder what he is looking?
Excellent work Greg and TFS

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• Dave (2171)
• [2005-11-29 23:16]

Greg,
I saw one of these today, but it did not hang around long :( I just finished browsing all your pictures with my wife. She really enjoyed all she saw. :-))
Your pictures are all absolutely excellent and a real joy to view.
Many, many thanks!

I hope you and your wife enjoy your new home and that it provides wonderful opportunities for you to continue your photography.

Best Regards,
Dave

ps Northern Cardinal (Female) is another masterpiece! Greatly appreciated! Thanks...

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• Janice (17794)
• [2005-11-29 23:18]

Cute bird Greg, the little fellow looks good standing there and keeping his eye on you. The feeder log works well. She looks a drab colour, but she tones in so well with the BG and log. Well done, thank you.

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• annagrace (2992)
• [2005-11-29 23:34]

Beautiful image, it is so nice to see a female cardinal portrayed! Excellent DOF and soft muted colors.

Hey, move down South (further) and you'll get some sunshine, LOL!

Alli

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• chiliu (6448)
• [2005-11-30 4:14]

Hi Greg,
Very good capture!
great colours and details.
Good job and thank you!

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• Xplorator (7614)
• [2005-11-30 4:41]

gREAT PORTRAIT !xPLORATOR

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• sandpiper2 (12181)
• [2005-11-30 5:20]
• - [workshop] [compare]

Another good shot Greg. Perhaps a bit dark, which may have been improved by adjusting levels in Photoshop as I have done in the workshop.
Apart from that its a very nice image, don't often see the female of this species. In fact I thought the female was red too. Good composition.

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• scottevers7 (12259)
• [2005-11-30 7:24]

Hi Greg,
I like the shot! Some might suggest using flash to add light, but I prefer natural, even if it is bad. The composition and framing are outstanding. Colors are more subtle in this light, but they are very accurate. Detail is very sharp! A winner in my book. Sorry pts. tomorrow
Scott

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• marhowie (35311)
• [2005-11-30 8:55]

Very nice capture Greg with great detail/sharpness. True colors and I like the pose here. Compositionally perhaps more space on the rt. Hope everything goes smoothly during the move. Well done!

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• ellis49 (28941)
• [2005-11-30 9:18]

Hi Greg,
Its a very nice bird again. Well composed and good details.
I like the POV too-
Well done.

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• coasties (27526)
• [2005-11-30 11:28]

Hi Gregory

Running late this morning so a quick critique, but enough time to look at this lovely shot. Well composed, good colour, sharpness and clarity are spot on. He is a handsome chap. Thanks.

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• AnimalExplorer (8902)
• [2005-11-30 12:41]

Nice capture of the female cardinal with great ambient lighting. Well done Greg. :)

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• klemmg (1719)
• [2005-11-30 18:02]

What a good idea with the log, and it works too. Excellent capture!
Gabi

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• hummingbird24 (64)
• [2005-11-30 18:49]

Hello Greg,

I don't know how I missed this one, it is one of my favorite birds.

Wonderful capture and interesting pose, seems to be on alert mode.

Well done and thank you!

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• livios (16856)
• [2005-12-01 21:45]

Gregory, you always get great BGs in your shots. That's really nice.

Great pov and composition too. Excellent pose and details.

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• alejandroguzman (452)
• [2005-12-01 21:57]

Hi Gregory:

Beautiful portrait of this punk lady !!!

Great DOF, composition, and definition.

hugs
Alejandro

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• Nico (1313)
• [2005-12-02 8:03]

Good sharp picture of little birdie. I would have liked it to be a less dark and standing out aginst the background, but nice all the same.

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• rosana (411)
• [2005-12-02 21:35]

Perfect on all aspects.

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• twin (3249)
• [2005-12-04 4:55]

it is a beautiful pose... :))
great details and a wonderful BG..
so nice composition...
congratulations...

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• cedryk (5072)
• [2005-12-06 5:16]

Hello Greg,
Very good POV and capture - the bird looks a bit surprised :-)
TFS and greetings,
Michal

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• CTP (3183)
• [2006-02-03 15:54]

Hi Greg,
Excellent Female Cardinal portrait with excellent colors,frame,pov,dof,
note and sharpness.TFS
Chris of Illinois