Northern Cardinal

[Jim Crosswell]

This is another image from my backyard set up. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 40D
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 640
1/100s
f7.1
Ev 0.33
Tripod

[Shawn Zierman]

Light quality: soft and pleasing to the eye.
Composition: Very solid. Subject placement is right on, and I like the way the perch moves through the frame.
Details: Excellent, perfect sharpening imo.
The perch has some nice character too....excellent image overall.

[Jeff Sorbie]

I Like everything about this one. Great color, BG, perch, exposure & sharpness. Excellent Capture Jim.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jim, I like how the perch runs through the frame, and the cardinal has given you a great pose. Excellent sharpness for such a slow ss, and your BG works well. ( what is it? ) I like the softer reds on the cardinal, together with the raised crest. I would try a version with a touch more contrast on the cardinal.

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks for the comments Shawn, Jeff and Stuart. Stuart the BG is an OOF tree trunk of a big distant Maple. I will try a version with increased contrast and see how it looks.

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Jim
agree with the other guys above.excellent IQ.but i ask myself about the colors.to me the whole image is too red.it would be nice if you post your images with an embedded profile.

cheers Andreas

[Frank Schauf]

Beautiful portrait, great pose and colours.

[Grace Scalzo]

Beautiful, such fine details around her head and beak. Love the complimentary color of the background and the perch. It adds subtle interest without overpowering your subject.

[gail bisson]

Hi Jim,
You nailed this one! Love the BG, slight wing stretch, HA and perch. well done,
Gail

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

JIm, you certainly nailed this. loved the Cardinal female. details, HA, BG...everything is good here.

[Carmelo Cannova]

Terrific image and the BG compliment well this pretty lady.

Carmelo

[arash_hazeghi]

another nice image of this specie, if it's a setup you may want to experiment with different perches that have leaves and berries on them! Alan has a guide about how to do this!!!

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions.