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Copyright: Jane Magen (jaycee) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-06
Categories: Birds
Exposure: f/4, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-01-08 7:36
Viewed: 640
Points: 58
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Northern Cardinal

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.

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Hi Jane
What cool cool looking guy you have here :)
TFS
Ralf

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-01-08 7:53]

Hey Jane!
very cool shot!
The title made me smile :D
Nice colours, the red stands out really starkly (if that is a word!)
Perfectly composed and a superb POV.
Well done!
Thanks,
Joe

Hi Jane,
This n. cardinal really seems to be angry!
I like a lot the pose and expression got on the bird, your POV worked great here.
Well done and thanks to post it.
My best regards,
JM

They act a bit likes Jays don't they Jane...Simply the best tile..He thinks you are a papparazi! You have caught him just at the right moment.. One of your better as far as posing goes..
Bob

Hello Jane
Excellent shot of this Northern Cardinal,
Great focusing,exposure and BG,Welldone.

Good Luck
Fartash

Hello Jane
You have presented this wonderful bird perfectly..I so wish that we had some cardinals in the UK!!
Superb sharpness showing all his details perfectly.
One of your best Jane
Paul

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  • falke Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 156 W: 17 N: 458] (1682)
  • [2008-01-08 9:28]

Haha, I know this fellow! But I like him a lot. Interesting photo with the open bill and the bird nearly seems aggresive. Great reflection in the eye.

BR/Bengt

Hi Jane,
Nice capture of this Cardinal at the feeder. Very nice POV/pose and color. I'm still waiting to get one looking good enough to post. Hard to get close enough as they are shy birds around here. I did a work shop darkening a bit and adding contrast, also a bit of sharpening. I'll have to wait until tomorrow to post unfortunately. I think you'll like what I did. TFS
Richard

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2909 W: 34 N: 8636] (32186)
  • [2008-01-08 10:43]

Hi Jane. Good name for the picture it looks as if he is shouting at you. good detail and colour with a fine pose. well done TFS.
Nick..

You make me miss Tucson a lot. :( Not just with this picture but with the body of your work.

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2008-01-08 11:54]

Hi Jane

It does look like he is telling you off. These brightly coloured birds are so bossy :) Lovely pose captured, good details captured and the colour is stunning.

TFS

Karan

Hello Jane,
fantastic attitude of this cardinal, it seem angry
lovely colors and excellent focus,
cheer,
friendly,
Pat

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2008-01-08 13:39]

Hola Jane.
Bella la foto de este "Cardenal" Parece muy enojado. Bellos los colores de la imagen y muy bonita pose.
Saludos Jane.
Luis52.

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2008-01-08 15:10]

Hi Jane
Nice presentation.Colors and details from the plumage are very nice.
TFS Michel

Hello Jane,
Perfect pose with the right title!
great size to enjoy the closeness of the Red Cardinal!
good clarity, vivid colour and details in the shot
well done
cheers
Tony

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-01-08 17:17]

Hi Jane,
Beautiful color, they are so striking. We don't have them here so I hope someday to find one in another area. Nice composition and point of view Jane, thanks for sharing.
Rick

Hi Jane,
A beautiful bird and a beautiful shot. Lovely pose. I like the red plumage of this Northern Cardinal. Very well done and tfs.
JC

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-01-08 20:19]

Hello Jane

This is a wonderful shot of this cardinal.
I love the pose and expression.
The lighting is well done,and the colours are vivid.
Excellent POV and DOF.
Great job.

TFS

Rob

Hi Jane,
A lovely capture of this cardinal. Lovely colors with excellent composition and very good details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hi Jane,
What a lovely splash of colour to see during the dark winter months. A nice capture of him on a perch looking very impressed with himself and his colourful coat.Sadly we don't see very many beautiful songbirds my way.Had a go at a workshop to clear up the noise.TFS and take care.
Regards, David

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2008-01-09 9:38]

Hello Jane, great capture of the Cardinal. Good pose, nice details and good exposure. Well done !

Mario

Hello Jane,
I like how the moment is captured, this guy is really angry!
A pleasant composition with good colours, your feathered friend really stands out...
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hello Jane a fine pose you caught there nice catchlight and great colour. Nicely cropped for a well balanced composition best rgds Necip.

Hi Jane, splendid bird with amazing red color, great details and wonderful sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • lizzie Gold Star Critiquer [C: 207 W: 0 N: 605] (2855)
  • [2008-01-09 17:20]

Hi Jane,

I love the title, put a smile on my face. You caught him in a very interesting position. The colours are naturals and good catch of the eye. Well done!

Lise

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 604 W: 11 N: 1631] (5995)
  • [2008-01-09 19:10]

Hello Jane,
Very nice capture, the cardinal is one of
my favorites, so beautiful so colorful, you
managed to capture it very well.. About the Black-chinned
I think the call makes the difference, they look so much
alike..

Everton

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2008-01-09 23:05]

Hi Jane,
I will be back.

ha ha
Great title! Great shot. Such beautiful color and great clarity! :)

Hi Jane,

LOVELY ....I like this RED.
EXCELLENT....

jp

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