Cardinal Singing

[Maxis Gamez]

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Cardinal Singing - S.W Florida

Hello there!

Here is one explosive Cardinal singing.... Reminds me of American Idol :D. I only wish the leaf was not touching the bottom of the frame but I like the star as BG.

Hope you like it.

Canon 30D, 400mm L @ f/8, 1/320 sec, ISO 200, Tripod, Full frame.

Thanks!

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Qué belleza Maxis!
Yes, this is a wonderful image of an unknown bird to me, as you mention, the star-like bg works very good in this one as the bird pose and colors, very good job as always. I went to see your web page and wish you very good luck on your photo exhibit, your work is really outstanding.

[Maxis Gamez]

Qué belleza Maxis! - your work is really outstanding.

Hi Juan,

Thank you very much for your words and wishes!! Means a lot to me. I can't wait for the exhibit!! ;)

[bill kominsky]

Hi Maxis, I so look forward to your posts as they are wonderful and this is no exception my friend. Where your concerned I do not look for faults just because there are none, wonderful image. Also I would like to take a moment to wish you much good luck with the exhibit, it should be a real,powerhouse.

Bill

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Very cool pose, details and BG. The covered foot doesn't bother me at all.

[Joanna Trescott]

I like this picture and the BG. It looks like he is mad! Congratulations on your exhibit -- what an honor!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Beautiful capture Maxis and best wishes on your upcoming exhibit.

[James Salywoda]

Excellent shot Maxis I love the open bill and the head turn that bg is also very sweet...

[Fabs Forns]

Very nice, Max, I like the radial pattern of the BG.

See ya soon :)

[Neil Losin]

Sweet colors and BG. Only wish for a little more direct eye contact, but that's pretty minor. Good stuff!

[Satie Sharma]

Beautiful shot, Maxis. Love the star background and open bill. Great perch too.

[Rick Dobson]

Wonderful capture, Great pose and beautifl BG with that star pattern.

[Melvin Grey]

Excellent image, Maxis. Not just a technically good photograph but one which captures the real 'character' of the species - what a crest and beak!. The happy coincidence of light on the BG has added to the drama of the image, drawing even more attention to the bird - not that it needed it with that colour and beak!!! Personally the fact that the leaf frond just touches the bottom of the frame does not bother me, but I am sure with your Photoshop expertise you could add just a little of the BG below it.
Melvin