Settling into Place [Contest Finalists January 2010]
Uploaded: January 18, 2010 14:42:55
submitted 1/18/10, animals. Taken last summer- this female cardinal was fluffing the tailfeathers at the feeder, getting ready to leave.
Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D
Jeff Robinson January 18, 2010
Outstanding capture of this beautiful Cardinal Carol!! Jeff #1228404Ron McEwan January 18, 2010
Excellent Carol, the detail and color are right on the mark. Great pose of this fellow. #8306682Patrick Rouzes January 18, 2010
Exceptional clarity & dof, fantastic tones, colors, b/g & beauty here, Carol! Winner in my books! Amazing job again ,my friend! #8306966Monnie Ryan January 18, 2010
You do these SO well, Carol! -- she's beautiful! The detail is amazing! #8307468Randy D. Dinkins January 18, 2010
I agree with Monnie above, you do have a knack for getting these shots. Well done. #8308272Mark Dodge January 18, 2010
Super smooth bokeh. I like your choice of framing and the bit of motion blur in the tail is brilliant.:o) #8308353
Dianna Murphy January 18, 2010
Great bokeh! Love the movement in the tail. Looks like a winner to me! #8308464Julianne Bradford January 18, 2010
What a cutie! Great capture Carol! #8309417Barbara Waldoch January 18, 2010
Terrific catch, Carol! #8310087Tammy M. Anderson January 19, 2010
Outstanding composition, clors and details, Carol. This is perfect. #8310483Marty Straub January 19, 2010
Looks like she's giving you a double take, Carol. Very good dof. #8311980John Connolly January 19, 2010
A well timed capture of this beautiful bird, Carol! Great work! #8312156Joannie Bertucci January 21, 2010
She is so beautiful Carol, perfect timing on her landing! #8320249Carol L. Fowler January 22, 2010
Thanks you for those comments, everyone! #8322292Marilyn Cornwell February 19, 2010
Congrats on this lovely finalist, Carol! #8394250Boyd L. Alexander February 19, 2010
A big congratulations on your Finalist win Carol!! Good luck in the next round! #8394400Mark Dodge February 19, 2010
Hi Carol! Way to go! Looks like your New Year's Resolution list is getting off to a fantastic start. Congratulations! #8394482Val Feldman February 19, 2010
Excellent capture - fantastic Finalist with tons of the ol' "CM"...:) Congrats and the best of luck in the upcoming rounds! ~Val #8394894Jack Ryan February 19, 2010
Congratulations...again. Way to go, Carol. #8395075Amy M. Wilson February 19, 2010
Big congratulations on your fabulous Finalist, Carol!!! #8395281Freddy Bland February 19, 2010
So beautiful, Carol, and congratulations on your finalist!! #8396979Sam Britt February 19, 2010
Another terrific finalist, Carol! #8398946Jean-Pierre Ducondi February 19, 2010
Congratulations on your well deserved finalist Carol.Kim Andelkovic February 20, 2010
congrats on your super finalist....great job. #8400068Debra R. Harder February 20, 2010
I swear...I think he's posing for you, Carol! Beautiful lighting, colors and details. Congratulations on another SUPERB finalist!! Deb #8401067Kelly S. Cavanaugh February 20, 2010
Great capture, Carol! Congratulations!! :) #8402273Summer A. Kozisek February 23, 2010
Gorgeous capture Carol, beautiful details and clarity. Congratulations on your finalist! #8411389Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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