Male Northern Cardinal

[Joel Eade]

In my backyard near a feeder

1DX
500mm + 2X TCIII tripod and gimbal head
AV mode
IS0 3200
f/9
1/400

Used the central AF point to focus on the eye and then re-composed the image

[Gary Esman]

Very nice Joel. Like the eye in this one. The catchlight is pretty cool where you can see the horizon. Sharp and a great background.

Gary.

[Diane Miller]

Wonderful IQ, and especially for that ISO and shutter speed!

[PhilCook]

Whoah !!!..... nice one Joel, as good as one could hope for, great perch, detail. light and head turn all working nicely...love that eye and impressive IQ at such high ISO

[Sandy Witvoet]

This is a SWEET image.... great detail... really like the little black feathers under his chin (don't ask me why!)... perch, bg and wing-position for a perched bird are excellent. Great work!

[jack williamson]

This is good Joel, nice color and detail, love the BG.