How 'bout some Northern Cardinals ???

Yes Harvey, I would love some Northern Cardinals... especially ones that look like these, I lust after them ... they are a rarity around here. Lovely shots, all of them... if I was to pick a favorite, it would be the second shot on the snowy post... a unique composition to be sure.

db

another great set Harv!

Excellent! I wish the cardinals around my house acted like divas and allowed me to take picture of them.

Candor wrote in post #11778179
An excellent set Harv. Well done on these.

Thanks a lot. You're very kind.

Don1 wrote in post #11778718
These are sensational Harv. I have no problem with the background on the last one. I've seen much worse, especially in some of my own photos.

Thanks a lot, Don. Much appreciated.

Sindri Skulason wrote in post #11778764
Wow...stunning shots. Some of the best I've seen of the Northern Cardinals. Outstanding work as always Harvey. All simply perfect.

Thanks a lot, Sindri. Coming from you I am truly flattered.

sparker1 wrote in post #11779039
I'd love to observe your technique, Harv. Our cardinals perch in bushes and move frequently. Maybe you've trained yours to pose. Beautiful shots.

Thanks, Stan. Try putting some seed out near open perches.

dgraham329 wrote in post #11779061
very nice series, Harvey

Thanks, Dean.

andrewhuxman wrote in post #11779126
Great series Harvey, I am partial to the females also they photograph so much better I think.

I'm with you, Andrew. Thanks a lot.

rob143 wrote in post #11780167
Great series but #3 caught my eye for the way her tail feathers follow the line of what she is perched on.

Thanks very much, Rob.

kmunroe wrote in post #11780640
excellent set Harv

Thanks a lot.

lufkin wrote in post #11780658
very nice pictures

Thank you.

Levina de Ruijter wrote in post #11780813
Beautiful photographs, Harvey. In fact, I don't think it gets better than this. But I'm with Gary in that I LOVE the ladies.

Thanks a lot, Levina. I love the ladies as well. Even among the birds.

BGgraphy wrote in post #11781111
beautiful Harvey, #2 an 3 Females would be my favorite, but they are all fantastic. Say Hello to Joe for me!

Thanks very much, Bret. I'll be sure to do that.

dbriz wrote in post #11781481
Yes Harvey, I would love some Northern Cardinals... especially ones that look like these, I lust after them ... they are a rarity around here. Lovely shots, all of them... if I was to pick a favorite, it would be the second shot on the snowy post... a unique composition to be sure.

db

Thanks a lot, Dave. I always appreciate you kind words.

bfleck51 wrote in post #11781515
another great set Harv!

Thank you very much.

KinoC wrote in post #11781588
Excellent! I wish the cardinals around my house acted like divas and allowed me to take picture of them.

Thanks a lot, Kino. Try bribing them with a good meal after a snow storm.

Hey Harvey,

My favorite birds
Beautiful images with great detail and wonderful tonality...Super!

The BG on the last shot works for me...

Beautiful stuff, I like the lighting in the last one well worth the posting, shows off her beak!

Stunning series Harvey.

booju wrote in post #11787946
Hey Harvey,

My favorite birds
Beautiful images with great detail and wonderful tonality...Super!

The BG on the last shot works for me...

Thanks a lot. Much appreciated.

Paul_R_Canada wrote in post #11788406
Beautiful stuff, I like the lighting in the last one well worth the posting, shows off her beak!

Thanks very much, Paul.

Roy C wrote in post #11788472
Stunning series Harvey.

Thanks a lot, Roy.

These are fantastic, but the composition on 3 darn near perfect. Not that there is anything wrong I don't believe in perfect {no matter what theres always room for improvement}