Female Cardinal by odie
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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)
she is lovely ! wonderful colors, bravisimo !
Fantastic colors and great centring... an amazing capture Odie!
Beautiful capture...
Very nice! Beautiful bird and you caught a nice pose. Well done!
wow so shape looking
What a beautiful little bird. You made a great shot with this. I know how difficult it is. Wonderful work!!! Edwin
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~
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.
wow she is pretty nice image:)
Bautiful lighting and pose.
Beautiful bird showing off her colors and crest, I love the setting, lighting and composition!!!
Beautiful bird. Fantastic work.
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.
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!
she an beautiful creature an so delicate little thing. Great capture an XLnT colour!
Awh... this is precious! And so well-hidden! Surprise you noticed her at all. Great capture!
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 !
A very tender and appealing shot. Outstanding.
I think you did a great job, especially considering your feline handicap. You captured her colors really well.
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!
Great catpure ! Nice light and beautiful birl ! Damn cat :-) Hugs Virginie
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.
Great shot1
So cute! Beautiful shot!
Excellent picture. Todd
The DOF makes for a good three dimensional effect on this one, Jodie. Rare to catch one of these birds with their crest up like this. NICE!
Wonderful!!!
Gorgeous shot! A beautiful and excellent photography *****
Not only is the redbird beautiful, and they always are, but the complimentary red stems and berries are wonderful! Nicely captured, Jodie!
lucky you, hard to catch between the brances