Northern Cardinal

Northern Cardinal

Laguna Seca Ranch, South Texas

D3, 300, ISO 1000, f5, 1/5000.

I'm loving shooting these small birds in flight. Heading back with my workshop participants to this great ranch in a couple of weeks for more perched and flight work.

It's just SICK.:cheers: AMAZING!!!!!

Awesome shot.TFS.

Killer BG and great wing spread Alan. Nice work.

I just love the wings. The background compliments the image.

Great image!
Matt

What a pose!!! Well done, I'm jealous.

Bill

Killer image Alan. Great wing spread and eye contact.

Great shot Alan . Just what I would expect.

Beautiful shot Alan, not much to add. Outstanding in all respects!

Wow! this is super Alan, does not get any better

Excellent work. I love the light and pose.

+1 with Joe !!!

You are the master of Song birds. Lovely execution as always. Superb Image

Awesome Action ,wing position HA light . I always wonder how do u get it right every time ???????

Hi Alan, superb image. Not sure about the D3, but with the D3S, you could have used an even higher ISO and so been able to play with SS and DOF.

What a beautiful bird, in amazing quality.:cheers::cheers:

Just took another long look at this stunning shot. What about the catchlight in the eye? Could it be a pixel or two too loud?

Wow Alan your flight poses are amazing, together with excellent techs.

Oh boy! Speechless... JR

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Originally Posted by Craig Brelsford

Just took another long look at this stunning shot. What about the catchlight in the eye? Could it be a pixel or two too loud?

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Hey Craig,

The catchlight is natural and will sometimes look stronger after jpeg compression and sharpening for web. Thanks.

Simply superb Alan. It don't get no better than this. Well done.
TFS
Todd

Perfect!
Just superb shot!

Killer image Alan :cheers::cheers::cheers:
TFS

Absolutely amazing shot. Wow!