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Northern Cardinal


Northern Cardinal
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Copyright: Mario Belanger (EOSF1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-28
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF 100-400 F4.5-5.6L IS + EF1.4x, ISO 400, B+W 77 010 UV-Haze 1 x
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/3000 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-02-01 12:15
Viewed: 799
Points: 60
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Yes, another one of my friend the Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis 19-23 cm) shot while relaxing
in Laval.

From: www.birds.cornell.edu

The brilliantly colored Northern Cardinal has the record for popularity as a state bird: in the United States, it holds that title in seven states. This common bird is a winter fixture at snow-covered bird feeders throughout the Northeast, but it only spread to New York and New England in the mid-20th century.

Description

Medium-sized songbird.
Large crest on head.
Heavy, conical red bill.
Face surrounded by black.
Male entirely brilliant red.
Female grayish-tan with red tail and wings.

Size: 21-23 cm (8-9 in)
Wingspan: 25-31 cm (10-12 in)
Weight: 42-48 g (1.48-1.69 ounces)
Sex Differences
Male brilliant red, female tan.

Sound
Song a series of clear whistles, the first down-slurred and ending in a slow trill. "Cheer, cheer, cheer, what, what, what, what." Call a sharp "chip."


Conservation Status
Population density and range increased over the last 200 years, largely as a response to habitat changes made by people. The cardinal benefits from park-like urban habitats and the presence of bird feeders. However, it is listed as a species of special concern in California and may disappear there because of habitat loss.

Other Names
Cardinal rouge (French)
Cardenal rojo, Cardenal norteño, Cardenal común (Spanish)


Cool Facts

Population density and range of the Northern Cardinal has increased over the last 200 years, largely as a response to habitat changes made by people. However, it is listed as a species of special concern in California and may disappear there because of habitat loss.


The female Northern Cardinal sings, often from the nest. The song may give the male information about when to bring food to the nest. A mated pair shares song phrases, but the female may sing a longer and slightly more complex song than the male.


The male cardinal fiercely defends its breeding territory from other males. When a male sees its reflection in glass surfaces, it frequently will spend hours fighting the imaginary intruder.


Brighter red males hold territories with denser vegetation, feed at higher rates, and have greater reproductive success than duller males
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8625] (32146)
  • [2008-02-01 13:03]

Hi Mario. As you say bright coloured and a fine looking bird it is. good detail ain the ffeathers with good use of the light . a nice POV/DOF. well done TFS.
#Nick..
Have a good weekend.

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2008-02-01 13:03]

Hi Mario

Geat composition - lovely, contrasting colours and excellent eye contact.

James

Hello Mario!
A wonderful capture of this beautiful Cardinal with nice colors. TFS.
Cheers,
Bayram

Bonjour, voisin du dessous !
Vous avez vraiment de jolis oiseaux au Québec ! Ce rouge sur fond bleu est du meilleur effet, avec, comme toujours, d'excellentes qualités techniques !
Antoine.

salut Mario

comme d'habitude tu nous présente encore une superbe photo
de Maître Cardinal dans une très belle pose, excellente luminosité
sur le sujet et la branche, un excellent POV et cadrage,
excellente netteté et détails du plumage du cardinal, TFS

Asbed

Hi Mario

Nice shot, specialy the smooth light and composition are perfect.I do agree with rousettus, but Cardinals are sometimes moving too much. Hard for me to take a good shot from them.
Well done
TFS

Timon

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2008-02-01 14:25]
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Salut Mario
Belle capture.Image tres nette avec un bon PDV.Le details est excellent.Les couleurs sont également tres réussie.
Bravo et a bientot
Je ferai probablement une sortie dimache en compagnie de Roger.appelle moi sur mon cell

Hello Mario,
A common bird in Treknature. This is definitely a better one though. I like it very much especially in terms of the tonal curve, the colours and the sharpness. Besides well done overall.
TFS
Annick

Bonjour Mario,

Magnifique photo de cardinal, bien composée, détails nets, éclairage parfait, point de vue impeccable! Merci,

Eugène

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 801 W: 3 N: 2100] (6594)
  • [2008-02-01 16:07]

Bonsoir mario, c'est superbe, j'adore le background avec toutes les branches entremêlées et un peu floues. Les couleurs sont toujours fantastiques, la lumière aussi. Et il y a l'oiseau avec cette si belle pose, un peu penché et la brillance de son oeil. Merci!!!!

Francine

hello mario,
good shot of the red cardinal, lighting, exposure sharpness is very well managed, liked the colours and the direct eye contact too,
well done once agin,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Simplemente impresionante Mario; en todos los aspectos. Parece que se haya preparado y maquillado para posar para tí :-)
Excelente enfoque, colores y luz: preciosa !!!
Un abrazo y buen fin de semana: Josep Ignasi

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  • darwin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 260 W: 0 N: 403] (1393)
  • [2008-02-01 19:14]

Hi Mario
Simply a beautiful presentation
Nothing more you can say about your passion i was going to say work but its more than just that
Hope one day i can produce a image as stunning as this
tfs jon

Mario,

Great image, you do have a way of getting this birds pic right on,
Lovely colors and nice lighting,
Thanks,
fototab

Hi Mario,

Superbly focused, great sharpness, details are clearly visible. Very nice blurry BG.
Excellent shot!

Ben Lakitan

Bonsoir Mario,
Les cardinals rouges sont très jolis et celui-ci ne dérange pas la règle, superbe capture et couleurs , Belle prise de vue et détails, Bravo Mario
Salutations.
Michel

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 604 W: 11 N: 1631] (5995)
  • [2008-02-01 22:16]

Hello Mario,
it's late and I only have time to mark your photo
Congratulations and well done..

Everton

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2262 W: 10 N: 2630] (15565)
  • [2008-02-02 0:45]

Hola Mario,
sensacional captura,
poy y bella iluminación,
detalles y realismo...
saludos

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2388 W: 94 N: 5521] (17576)
  • [2008-02-02 1:33]

Hello Mario,
Another very good photo of a Cardinal. Excellent sharpness and natural colours in a great composition. Fantastic POV, eye-contact an DOF.
Regards,
Peter

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-02-02 3:16]

Excellent shot Mario.
It always amazes me how much detail you can fit into a max.800 pixel and 200kb photo!
Great composition.
The red of the Cardinal is incredibly vibrent.
Another stunner from you.
Well done,
Joe

Hi Mario,
Another magnificent presentation of this n. cardinal!
I like the lighting on the body, that creates beauty details on its plumage, and the catch light that looks great.
You managed pretty well the DOF to stand out the subject against all that branches.
Congratulations and thanks for share it.
My best regards,
JM

Hi Mario,
Red gets gets around hey. Well he's a popular guy :)
Vibrant color, sharp detail, and well exposed..
Great POV, DOF, and composed well also.
Well done!
Howard

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  • Dan Gold Star Critiquer [C: 113 W: 0 N: 2] (18)
  • [2008-02-02 4:02]

Hi Mario,

great shot, collors and details.Excelent contrast Red/blue.

TFS, Dan

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1575 W: 5 N: 2181] (12250)
  • [2008-02-02 5:16]

Bonjour Mario,

Cette prise est fantastique. Les couleurs sont éclatantes et la netteté est parfaite. Félicitations.
Merci.
Joseph

Ahh yes...You should move to St Louis..Isn't that where the Cardinals reside? Or am I showing age here and my bad long lost information on baseball...which is my hockey...
Of course a wonderful post...and what a drag...to come and read and think and wonder and Bob has run out of money? that's sucks! The picture on the other hand is another in your long line of fun with birds....Always enjoyable...as will be your show upcoming soon in Montreal...not pictures for those who are not aware..but some other thing...I have an invite...but alas, flight from there to there now requires a passport...oh yes...and money
Bob

Bonjour Mario,
Comme il est beau, les couleurs sont vraiment très belles et la composition est superbe, j'aime beaucoup.
Bravo
Marie

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-02-02 8:02]

Hi Mario,

Beautiful, as always. You captured this Cardinal in a wonderful pose on the horizontal branch. Colors are perfect - excellent details from head to tail. Even the claws are fantastic. A beautiful composition.

Jane

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-02-02 12:40]

Hello Mario,
Impeccable details and colors in this outstanding composition. Your great talents shine through again, thank you Mario.
Rick

Hi Mario
Robin, finches and tits are most popular birds in Europe as model of TN. I think red Cardinals are best model instead of them in America. I like always to visit this lovely and very beautiful bird's shots, without boring. You capture it with a great sharpness, details and POV. I like eyes contact and composition. Nicely framed and noted. TFS, well done.
PS-I'd like to give first points to great capture. but tomorrow be back.
Ahmet

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2008-02-03 3:57]
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Hi Mario,
Very nice capture of this northern cardinal with very good light, focus, sharpness, POV and composition. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

Bonsoir Mario,

Un beau cardinal sur la branche qui ne semble pas être dérangé par la présence du photographe. La prise de vue permet de voir avec précision les détails et les couleurs de l'oiseau. la photo reçoit une bonne luminosité ce qui fait ressortir les couleurs. Bonne soirée.

Pierre

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