Taking Care of Baby

Uploaded: August 07, 2014 | Entered: October 29, 2018 06:09:13

Description


Cardinals are such great parents. I really admire their devotion (and patience!) to their young'uns.

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 320, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 240.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Dayna Cain level-classic August 07, 2014

One word....WINNER! #1582041

Carol Flisak level-classic August 07, 2014

Wonderful image, Val... soft, delicate, a beautiful way to tell this story! #11103675

Susan M. Campbell August 07, 2014

Very nice image! #11103677

Monnie Ryan August 07, 2014

Just beautiful, Val! #11103680

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 07, 2014

Beautiful, Val. Love the comp. and colors. Amazing capture. #11103686

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic August 07, 2014

Perfect treatment, Val, and the timing is exquisite! #11103816

Robert R. Goodman August 07, 2014

Hi Valarie,Excellent DD work my friend.Beautiful soft focus!!! #11103837

Leslie McLain level-classic August 07, 2014

Beautiful capture, Val. #11103844

Terry Cervi level-deluxe August 07, 2014

How sweet is this, Ms.V!! Love it! #11103909

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe August 07, 2014 1

Wow! Fantastic image, Val...great timing to get this perfect shot, and the soft coloring is absolutely perfect. Very artistic...superb capture, Val! #11103978

Avril Young August 07, 2014

stunning, love the softness ...Beautiful.. #11103995

Nadia Paul August 08, 2014

You've captured such a special moment here Val - love the softness and presentation - hope we see this again! #11104023

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 08, 2014

Thanks so much everyone! #11104183

Debbie Bray August 09, 2014

Miss Val, what a superb capture of the little chick being fed by its parent. I love the beautiful soft treatment you have put on this delicate little image, so worthy of a gold badge!! Fingers crossed, its very sweet and dear!! #11104419

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 09, 2014

Fabulous timing and awesome DD work Val. #11104743

Marijana Fajgl August 09, 2014

Amazing treatment and great timing, Val! #11104820

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 09, 2014

Thanks for stopping by Emile and Ms Down-Under! :) #11104845

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 09, 2014

Oooops, and Marijana, too - thanks bunches! #11104924

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic August 11, 2014

Wonderful capture of such an adorable scene. #11106030

Mary K. Robison August 15, 2014

Superb capture, Val, and beautifully presented. A winner-waiting-to-happen! #11108797

Diane E. Deming level-classic August 20, 2014

Val, I have seen adult cardinals feed each other, too. I think they mate for life. Excellent capture of these special birds.! #11112035

Karen Bacon August 20, 2014

Looks like a winner Val! I always find the cardinals interesting to watch when they are caring for their young.This is stunning! #11112143

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe August 21, 2014

So sweet and love the treatment as well. #11112676

Kathy Salerni level-classic August 31, 2014

Oh Wow, Val! This is fantastic DD work! Bet we see this one again #11122770

Kathy Salerni level-classic August 31, 2014

Oh Wow, Val! This is fantastic DD work! Bet we see this one again #11122771

Kathy Salerni level-classic August 31, 2014

Oh Wow, Val! This is fantastic DD work! Bet we see this one again #11122772

Don Christiana September 17, 2014

Great capture and beautiful presentation Val. As always, your work is perfection. #11136140

Marijana Fajgl September 21, 2014

Another amazing finalist! Big congratulations! #11139164

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 21, 2014

Outstanding finalist. So beautiful. Congrats! #11139519

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 21, 2014

Nice month Val, keep them coming. Outstanding finalist #11139542

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict September 21, 2014

Beautifully captured and processed, Val!

Congrats again! #11139967

Kathy Salerni level-classic September 21, 2014

Huge congrats on all or your awesome Finalists and best of luck in the next round, Val! #11140107

Robert R. Goodman September 21, 2014

Hi Valarie.A big Congratulations my friend!! #11140323

Stephen Zacker September 22, 2014

Wonderful moment.. Congratulations on all your wonderful finalist #11140518

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 22, 2014

This is fantastic Val, I love it! Congratulations! #11140736

Eivor Kuchta September 22, 2014

Beautiful treatment, Val, on an already fantastic image! Congratulations on your finalist! #11140826

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 22, 2014

Congrats on your precious Finalist, Ms.V!! #11140854

Dayna Cain level-classic September 22, 2014

Congrats on this amazing finalist and now on to GOLD! #11140965

Carol L. Fowler September 22, 2014

Great timing for this wonderful Finalist! #11141208

Diane E. Deming level-classic September 23, 2014

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Val. #11141712

Debbie Bray September 23, 2014

Super sweet, and beautiful treatment too, Miss Up Above! :D Hope to see it again with gold!! #11142077

Debbie Bray September 23, 2014

Super sweet, and beautiful treatment too, Miss Up Above! :D Hope to see it again with gold!! #11142079

Nadia Paul September 23, 2014

Congrats on your finalist for this very sweet capture Val! #11142570

Carol Eade level-addict September 25, 2014

Wonderful shot! Another congrats! #11144019

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