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20-AUG-2010 Hank v/d Velde

20100820 170 Northern Cardinal SERIES.jpg

My Backyard

Two portraits, one each of Mr. & Mrs. Cardinal.

Top image: Mr. Cardinal with moulting head feathers, now also needs a napkin.


Mrs. Cardinal with a twinkle/smirk in her eye. She wouldn't be making fun of hubby, now would she?

Nikon D300S ,Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR
1/1250s f/6.7 at 850.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Monique Trempe06-Oct-2010 00:35
So fantastic, beautiful series.
Jean Chiasson14-Sep-2010 00:41
Beautiful close up details colors Hank
Robert D. McAlpine13-Sep-2010 19:25
Interesting perspectives on a relatively common bird. We don't usually look at them in quite that way and you reveal something that is unusual.
Guest 12-Sep-2010 02:17
thats one ugly cardinal
Lieve Snellings11-Sep-2010 17:30
wonderful and so sharp images, wow Hank this is terrific !
Guest 11-Sep-2010 09:57
Superb shots. Love the detail and clarity. gmv
Len08-Sep-2010 20:38
It's all been said-well taken Hank!!!
Nora van Beek08-Sep-2010 10:58
Two excellent close ups of these attractive birds. Well, maybe Mr. Cardinal could use a little help with his appearance....he must not be listening to his wife.
Carol Rollins08-Sep-2010 05:29
Two gorgeous close-ups, Hank. ~
Martin Wenzel07-Sep-2010 23:34
What a nice looking couple. Great shot, Hank! V
Alain Dumas07-Sep-2010 23:17
The last one is a very nice portrait, well done.
Guest 07-Sep-2010 21:55
Wonderful portrait of this lovely pair. Well done. V
Maja Waiss07-Sep-2010 18:27
Great! V
bill friedlander07-Sep-2010 18:24
Fabulous set of close ups. The details and colors are amazing. V
Patricia Kay07-Sep-2010 17:37
Wonderful images of this colorful bird Hank...BV
marko gregoric07-Sep-2010 17:30
Wonderful portraits. V.
Simon Chandler07-Sep-2010 17:20
Excellent close-up portrait with great clarity. v
Giancarlo Guzzardi07-Sep-2010 16:00
I like the second pic, beautiful detail
Dominic Cantin07-Sep-2010 15:57
Beautiful portraits Hank ! The angle of view of the male is nice to see !

Dom :)
Guest 07-Sep-2010 13:41
wow the Gigantic cardinal! V
CM Kwan07-Sep-2010 13:12
Very nice capture, Hank! V
Colin Storey07-Sep-2010 12:32
Two great shot and funny captions.
Stephanie07-Sep-2010 09:19
Nah~~~~~~no wife would EVER make fun of her balding hubby! :) V
lou_rozensteins07-Sep-2010 09:15
They are usually so resplendent, that no doubt, she is scoffing a bit! Well done.
January Grey07-Sep-2010 05:13
He's looking a bit shabby! Hope it's not a sign of being 'hen-pecked' :) Great portrait series, Hank!!
Michal Leszczynski07-Sep-2010 05:09
Excellent photos, Hank. V.
Bryan Murahashi07-Sep-2010 04:58
Great close-up captures of this Cardinal couple.
NealyBob07-Sep-2010 04:46
Two excellent close-ups Hank! Mr. Cardinal is a messy eater and needs to find a new barber~!
Sue Robertson07-Sep-2010 04:08
These are gorgeous close ups... fantastic.. v
hge5407-Sep-2010 03:30
Nice profiles, Hank. I rarely see shots of them in the summer.
Jim Coffman07-Sep-2010 02:27
Excellent as always,Hank! Great color.
Peter Stahl07-Sep-2010 02:23
Both tack sharp captures Hank! :-)
Tom Munson07-Sep-2010 01:26
Great pair close-ups, Hank! Nice work!
Dave Hawkins07-Sep-2010 01:21
Molting is a bit unattractive isn't it? Nice seasonal capture V
Brian McAllister07-Sep-2010 00:53
Excellent shots! V
Guest 07-Sep-2010 00:47
Super catch - great expression and detail.
Marcela Mejia Photography07-Sep-2010 00:25
Wow , outstanding portraits ,fabulous details hank ! V
slhoornstra07-Sep-2010 00:25
Both excellent, striking portraits, great captures!! VVV
jychamberland07-Sep-2010 00:02
both very nice portait Hank!
an nguyen06-Sep-2010 23:49
Whoa, what a stunning series.
The clarity is so great.
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