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dancad
20th of March 2007 (Tue), 20:30
It had just finished snowing and still overcast when I took these shots. This male Cardinal eventually came in closer for a couple of brief moments and momentarily brightened up the day. Quite happy with these...:cool:

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/dancad/tn_NorthernCardinal_6825-01.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/dancad/tn_NorthernCardinal_6831-01.jpg
Gary Fairhead
20th of March 2007 (Tue), 20:36
Two excellent images here Dan....love the contrast between bird and environment. Nice details and the bird pops in both images. If i recall this bird used to be your nemesis and now he is your best friend;)
stefeb
20th of March 2007 (Tue), 20:40
Excellent!
bromm
20th of March 2007 (Tue), 20:40
Wow, the card's color sure shows it off well against that background, as Gary said it POPS, Well done Dan.
canonloader
20th of March 2007 (Tue), 20:51
He's a beauty, but he looks a little grumpy today. :)
wlaramie
21st of March 2007 (Wed), 11:21
Dan, Nice images and great exposure. Mitch you called it right he does look a little cranky.
Reyno
21st of March 2007 (Wed), 12:02
Beautifully captured images Daniel.
Anke
21st of March 2007 (Wed), 12:11
What a beautiful bird!! Beautifully captured on a background that really makes him stand out, well done :D
downywp
21st of March 2007 (Wed), 12:12
Wonderful shots, I like the contrasting colors, pose and composition, especially the first one, beautiful!:)
HornPlayer
21st of March 2007 (Wed), 12:45
BEAUTIMOUS!!!!!!!!!!!
csquared63
21st of March 2007 (Wed), 13:15
D. All of the above.

Nice, artistic shots.
tomcio
21st of March 2007 (Wed), 20:36
Love the surprised look in the second shot lol :)

thanx for sharing.
dancad
22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 15:46
Thanks all! It's true that it looks a little grumpy here...
kr88
22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 16:56
Nice shots Daniel. That first shot has a nice compostion and the cardinal posed nicely for you. I love the details in that red (something I find very hard to achieve with cardinals). Both well done! :)
Sindri Skulason
22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 17:28
Both are outstanding shots with perfect composition. :-)
Stephen Stephen
22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 17:31
Beautiful captures Dan!
Blackburnian
22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 18:53
Second shot is stunning Dan!

Beautifully captured!
canonshooter4life
22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 20:22
Very nice shots... He just pops out of the shot!
hTr
22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 20:32
The contrast of colors are terrific, VERY NICE SHOT
silvex
22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 21:00
Those are postcard material! perfect background with a beautiful bird!
jorj7
22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 21:12
Nice presentation of a colorful bird.
Wayne Wood
26th of March 2007 (Mon), 17:15
this bird is my nemesis , everytime I get a nice close shot there's a twig or I have bad light or somthing ,,, this is about as good as it gets for this bird ,,, super job buddy
stinky
26th of March 2007 (Mon), 17:31
I've been having the hardest time with Cardinals this year. My goal for this year is to capture a Cardinal as good as yours. Good job.
morehtml
26th of March 2007 (Mon), 17:34
Well you:

Got detail in the red - check!
Got great subject contrast - check!
Got great composition - check!

Both great shots, the second my favorite. Both winners for sure.