Female Cardinal by odie

Photography • Animals • posted on Jan 08, 2008

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Don't look TOO closely... this is as good as it gets! lol I was out and about with my new lens one day. The cat came along to keep me company, as usual. He nearly blew my chances for a shot of this cardinal. I cannot believe she sat still for so long while she watched that cat approaching. I didn't dare move but extended the lens while clicking away. This was the least blurry image (but at 200mm!) ~ as I was panicking more than the bird! (Dang Cat!!) Basically - I love the lens. AF-S Nikkor 18-200mm VR The vote is still out on the cat... Thanks for looking! Jodie

Comments (37)

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delaorden_ojeda

7:23PM | Tue, 08 January 2008

she is lovely ! wonderful colors, bravisimo !

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Janiss

7:24PM | Tue, 08 January 2008

Fantastic colors and great centring... an amazing capture Odie!

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lizzibell

7:27PM | Tue, 08 January 2008

Beautiful capture...

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fredster66

7:32PM | Tue, 08 January 2008

Very nice! Beautiful bird and you caught a nice pose. Well done!

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jocko500

7:33PM | Tue, 08 January 2008

wow so shape looking

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EdwinDrix

7:35PM | Tue, 08 January 2008

What a beautiful little bird. You made a great shot with this. I know how difficult it is. Wonderful work!!! Edwin

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Blush

7:37PM | Tue, 08 January 2008

Love that pose in the tree... Great capture as well I just posted a new one last night drop by when you can Due to post another one tonight as well Hugs Susan~

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goodoleboy

7:56PM | Tue, 08 January 2008

Dear Jodie, when out on a photo shoot, cats and birds don't mix! Maybe a poor analogy, but you don't light up a cigarette when you're pumping gas into your auto. Great POV, clarity, colors and especially the lighting effects in this fine macro, young lady. Incidentally, the Cardinal is far from its home in St Louis, MO.

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angelbearzs

7:57PM | Tue, 08 January 2008

wow she is pretty nice image:)

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afugatt

8:15PM | Tue, 08 January 2008

Bautiful lighting and pose.

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Digitaleagle

9:10PM | Tue, 08 January 2008

Beautiful bird showing off her colors and crest, I love the setting, lighting and composition!!!

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ledwolorz

9:43PM | Tue, 08 January 2008

Beautiful bird. Fantastic work.

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duncanlong

10:02PM | Tue, 08 January 2008

Nice capture. Far from being drab, the female Cardinal is every bit as beautiful as her male counterpart, albeit more subdued. This picture really captures that beauty.

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_Bee

10:08PM | Tue, 08 January 2008

I have never known a piece of art to look amazing eyeball close ... this is an absolute stunner no need for a magnifying glass! Look how all the colours surrounding the gorgeous little soul complement each other!

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L-dibbs

10:22PM | Tue, 08 January 2008

she an beautiful creature an so delicate little thing. Great capture an XLnT colour!

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shirell

11:51PM | Tue, 08 January 2008

Awh... this is precious! And so well-hidden! Surprise you noticed her at all. Great capture!

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GiMi53

12:11AM | Wed, 09 January 2008

Hi Jodie, I've been looking at this lens myself (in fact you can buy it here in a kit with the D80 for an attractive price...) but I still did not decide if - for bird photography - I'll go that way or digiscopy... I'm waiting for the spring to organize some trials... Your cardinal is really beautiful... I would be proud of such a shot ! Take care my friend; warm hugs !

MrsLubner

12:49AM | Wed, 09 January 2008

A very tender and appealing shot. Outstanding.

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Cosine

1:13AM | Wed, 09 January 2008

I think you did a great job, especially considering your feline handicap. You captured her colors really well.

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gunsan

1:52AM | Wed, 09 January 2008

OMG what a lovely litle bird, she also have the god taste to sit down at a place so fitting her colors. A wonderful shot!

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virginiese

2:36AM | Wed, 09 January 2008

Great catpure ! Nice light and beautiful birl ! Damn cat :-) Hugs Virginie

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busi2ness

3:21AM | Wed, 09 January 2008

It's a pity she chose this exact spot to face the Cat & company but she is female after all, adding a bit of complexity just for fun, lol! Wonderful bird and you did well, I would have uploaded it too.

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