female cardinal cracking seed

[james branham]

I thought I would share this shot of a female cardinal close up eating a sunflower seed.http://www.branhamphoto.com/Photography/Northern-Cardinals/focus-on-the-eye-copy/792639311_hXDn2-L.jpg
Randall

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Sharpness, raised crest and eye contact look good. The plumage looks a bit oversaturated on my monitor and I wish the head were angled a bit toward you. I would also try to tone down the bright are on the beak. Keep them coming!

[james branham]

Good comments thanks Axel , I'll tone down my levels adjustment.
Randall

[Lance Peters]

Hi James - Agree with Axels comments - helps to include your full shooting info as well :)
Plenty sharp and like the eye contact.

[james branham]

Here is the file exif information -1/1500- @F/4- auto exp.- ISO 280- Nikon 300mm F/2.8 vr NIkon D300 camera= love this combo shooting with my Ball and Cup attached to Manfrotto Mono pod " best bird shooting rig there is in MHO" it holds the weight yet gives perfect flexibility and quick focus . Can be seen at www.branhamphoto.com (http://www.branhamphoto.com) thanks for the good c&c Randall