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Natural Beauty
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Uploaded: 02/12/07 10:49 PM GMT
Natural Beauty
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The more I get into this nature photography the more I am appreciative of the beauty of it. If I can be presumptious to say this Female Cardinal's striking colors confirms it...Of course it helps to have bright sun to get good expousure. I used my 70-300 lens set at 260mm. Shutter was set at 1/2000 and aperture set at f/5.6. ISO 800
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.scorpie
02/12/07 11:11 PM GMT
Oh Gerry, this is an absolutely fabulous capture. Perfect, and the blurred background makes her stand out even more.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is....
Frank Scully
She is so pretty! I wish we had cardinals up here. Great capture!!
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One of your best Gerry ... the clarity in this is remarkable ... and the light you caught her in ... just perfect. It brings out all the subtle nuances of color that the female has but are so rarely seen normally. A GREAT CAPTURE my friend ... Thanks for this favorite.
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Just an old "Grampa" who still has a Kodak "Box" camera kicking around the attic ... learning and enjoying the wonders of modern digital photography.
Well, gerry, you know what I'm thinking...sheesh ...ISO at 800 no less..this one is going to school with me too...lol ...
:)PJ
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"We consider the artist to be a special sort of person. It is more likely that each of us is a special sort of artist." Elsa Gidlow
This is your niche. Such a beautiful bird deserves to be on Caedes. Good job!
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Since we cant change reality. Let us change our eyes in which we percieve reality.
Nikos Kazantzakis.
Wow, Gerry. I don't think I've ever seen such a presentation of a female cardinal quite like this. Between the contrasts of the sharp focus and blurred background and the red of the bird and the blue and brown of the background, this bird really jumps out at you. This one's gotta go in my favs.
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All comments are appreciated. Constructive criticism is greatly appreciated.
Splendid!
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You will be led to the knowledge of the internal things which are invisible to you, by the external things which you see before you. . . . Even so then, we can represent to ourselves in thought the Author of all that is, by contemplating and admiring the (visible) things which He has made, and ever brings into being.
- Hermes
wow! shes a pretty bird! beautiful colours and excellent use of dof! good stuff gerry!
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and sporting the latest in birdie hairstyles! lol! cute little bird with beautiful plumage! Another wonderful bird capture Gerry! Patti
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"Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity."
...live well ...love much ...laugh often ..... mygallery
This is a great portrait of this great bird. The choice of settings on your camera by you has created yet another wonderful shot by you. Top work.
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USE A TRIPOD
Another winner - how I would love to see a real cardinal - but this will suffice for now - very beautiful and presented by you so perfectly.
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
Wow Gerry, what a wonderful picture of a wonderful bird, I've never seen one like this before, but it is amazing! Very, very well done!
Nick
Nick
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Please visit my gallery.
Honestly, you could sell these. I know there are a lot of people who bird watch and take amateur photos. This is not amateur. These are all very well done. The male was equally well done. This being the less colorful of the pair, doesn't make this picture any less impressive. I hope you enjoy doing this and I hope you continue to post them.
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A great capture of this pretty little miss Gerry. Perfect clarity and great colors. Excellent post. Thanks.
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Please know that I enjoy your work even though I don't always get to comment. I try to look at (and enjoy) all your new posts and always appreciate the time you take to stop in at my gallery as well. Have a happy day ;) Anita
Another great capture! Wonderful...
Reminds me Joe Dante's movie "Gremlins" where the evil mogwai has a white wick of hair ;-)
Reminds me Joe Dante's movie "Gremlins" where the evil mogwai has a white wick of hair ;-)
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-Pierre-
Dang! What a capture and what a score. I think that is the highest I have seen. It deserves it. The bird, it's colors, detail and focus is perfect. This is a keeper. Congrats!
Pat
Pat
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Splendid capture. I've seen lots of cardinals but never appreciated the intensity of color in the reputedly "drab" female until now. Great composition and the blurry background sets her off beautifully.
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What a beautiful little bird! We don't have very pretty birds here in N. CA. The only birds that have any color to them are bluejays.
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This is perfect Gerry, good enough for a magazine. The colors are amazing, and perfect DOF. You are becoming an expert at these. Great work.
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"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what your gonna get" Forrest Gump...kinda relates to photograghy
What a beauty! I really like the clarity of the bird with the blurred background, and so close up! Stunning! I've never seen a female so colorful. Diane
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I'm with PJ, with an ISO that high I'd have expected much more noise. This is one of your best yet Gerry. Never seen one and not likely to in the UK so thankyou so much for sharing this with us.
Cheers,
Steve.
Cheers,
Steve.
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This mail is a natural product. The slight variation in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are tobe considered flaws or defects.
Magnificent!
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All of earth is crammed with heaven And every bush aflame with God But only those who see take off their shoes. - Elizabeth Barrett Browning<p>
mygallery
Just looking through your fantastic gallery. You have a knack for nature photography. I love this Cardinal also.
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Imagine you are there
I really like this one Jerry, i agree you have a eye for nature.
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What a clear and detailed shot Jerry. This is excellent.
Sandi♥
Sandi♥
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life.