Spring Has Sprung 030310

© Ken R. Frischkorn

Spring Has Sprung        030310

Uploaded: March 03, 2010

Description

Nothing like the brilliant red of a Cardinal against the deep blue sky and the spring buds of the Maple tree, spring has come. Taken on aperture priority, 1/1000 second at f/5.6 with -1/2 stop exposure bias Olympus 70-300mm lens set to 300mm, ISO 100 Late afternoon sun.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.50, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: E-520

Comments

Hal Bambrick March 03, 2010

Excellent Capture Ken!!!,I can Never get them to hold still long enough for that kind of shot,KUDO`S!!!!!!!!. #1244750

Linda M. Walker March 04, 2010

Wonderful colors and details #8432316

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic March 04, 2010

So Beautiful! I love the deep rich color and tones. Wonderful job Ken! #8432562

Jane E. Kirn March 05, 2010

Especially so when a person like me has never seen a real live Cardinal! Very stunning against the vivid blue sky. Love it. #8433774

Ken R. Frischkorn March 05, 2010

Thank you all very much for the wonderful compliments on this photo, it is becoming spring here in Louisiana and the birds are everywhere. #8433797

Ron McEwan March 05, 2010

This is stunningly beautiful and spring like. We are slowly getting there, robins and whens are scouting now.

Yes, the falls is the one near Cumberland Falls State Park in KY #8434588

Linda A. Braddock March 06, 2010

Ken, Beautiful Capture! #8435974

Carol L. Fowler March 06, 2010

That red against the brilliant blue sky is outstanding! #8436423

Derek D. Dafoe March 09, 2010

Perfect exposure Ken!! Couldn't be any better! Nice color too! #8442113

Ken R. Frischkorn March 09, 2010

Thanks everyone for the lovely comments and complements, this is turning out to be a busy month for me but I try to respond to all my messages. Again thank you all so much it means a lot. #8442422

Debra R. Harder March 09, 2010

This is a fabulous image, Ken!! Excellent composition, details, clarity and colors. BEAUTIFUL!!! Deb #8442647

Ken R. Frischkorn March 17, 2010

Thank you very much Debra for the wonderful comment I am always pleased when fellow photographers enjoy my work. #8462085

Aimee S. McMaster March 23, 2010

...what a beautiful capture Ken...brilliant color.... #8475743

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