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The Christmas Couple

© Howard B. Cheek

The Christmas Couple

Uploaded: December 24, 2008

Description

Northern Cardinal Pair.
F/7.1, 1/400th, ISO 400, Canon 300mm f/2.8 lens and 1.4x extender with cloudy/overcast conditions. Ambient light.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 420.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Comments

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic December 24, 2008

Fantastic capture, Howard. Beautiful cardinals. Love how you got them both in one picture. This would be nice hanging on the wall. #1056209

Ruth Grimm December 24, 2008

Fantastic image, Howard! What a gorgeous couple!! I agree with Kay, they would look wonderful hanging on a wall!! Very nice job, indeed! #6937165

Jennifer A. Major December 24, 2008

This is stunning! Great composition and colors! And your title is too cute! #6937366

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 24, 2008

Outstanding capture of this challenging subject!! Merry CHristmas Howard! Jeff #6937532

Teresa Burnett level-classic December 24, 2008

I would have been happy with one, but you got two!!! How lucky is that!! Fantastic capture, Howard!! I love your composition and the detail and clarity are amazing!! Hope you and your family have a very wonderful Christmas! #6937926

Kelly S. Cavanaugh December 24, 2008

Great capture, Howard! The colors and composition are terrific! #6938065

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap December 24, 2008

Fantastic image Capture Howard!
MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family!!!!! #6938668

Freddy Bland December 27, 2008

What a prize this picture is, Howard! Very interesting to look at and such beauty! Nice job! #6948888

Arlene Krassner January 13, 2009

What a sweet couple. Nice shot. #7026160

Lori Carlson March 18, 2009

What a sweet pairing this is!! Way to go having them together like that!! :0) #7300846

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