Settling into Place

© Carol L. Fowler

Settling into Place

Uploaded: January 18, 2010 14:42:55

Description

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

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 18, 2010

Outstanding capture of this beautiful Cardinal Carol!! Jeff #1228404

Ron McEwan January 18, 2010

Excellent Carol, the detail and color are right on the mark. Great pose of this fellow. #8306682

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 18, 2010

Exceptional clarity & dof, fantastic tones, colors, b/g & beauty here, Carol! Winner in my books! Amazing job again ,my friend! #8306966

Monnie Ryan January 18, 2010

You do these SO well, Carol! -- she's beautiful! The detail is amazing! #8307468

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic January 18, 2010

I agree with Monnie above, you do have a knack for getting these shots. Well done. #8308272

Mark 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! #8308464

Julianne Bradford January 18, 2010

What a cutie! Great capture Carol! #8309417

Barbara Waldoch January 18, 2010

Terrific catch, Carol! #8310087

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 19, 2010

Outstanding composition, clors and details, Carol. This is perfect. #8310483

Marty Straub January 19, 2010

Looks like she's giving you a double take, Carol. Very good dof. #8311980

John Connolly January 19, 2010

A well timed capture of this beautiful bird, Carol! Great work! #8312156

Joannie Bertucci level-classic January 21, 2010

She is so beautiful Carol, perfect timing on her landing! #8320249

Carol L. Fowler January 22, 2010

Thanks you for those comments, everyone! #8322292

Marilyn Cornwell February 19, 2010

Congrats on this lovely finalist, Carol! #8394250

Boyd L. Alexander February 19, 2010

A big congratulations on your Finalist win Carol!! Good luck in the next round! #8394400

Mark 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! #8394482

Val Feldman level-deluxe February 19, 2010

Excellent capture - fantastic Finalist with tons of the ol' "CM"...:) Congrats and the best of luck in the upcoming rounds! ~Val #8394894

Jack Ryan February 19, 2010

Congratulations...again. Way to go, Carol. #8395075

Amy M. Wilson February 19, 2010

Big congratulations on your fabulous Finalist, Carol!!! #8395281

Freddy Bland February 19, 2010

So beautiful, Carol, and congratulations on your finalist!! #8396979

Sam Britt February 19, 2010

Another terrific finalist, Carol! #8398946

Jean-Pierre Ducondi February 19, 2010

Congratulations on your well deserved finalist Carol.
JP #8399420

Kim Andelkovic February 20, 2010

congrats on your super finalist....great job. #8400068

Debra 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 #8401067

Kelly S. Cavanaugh February 20, 2010

Great capture, Carol! Congratulations!! :) #8402273

Summer A. Kozisek February 23, 2010

Gorgeous capture Carol, beautiful details and clarity. Congratulations on your finalist! #8411389

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