The Christmas Couple
Uploaded: December 24, 2008
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
Kay E. Mahoney 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. #1056209Ruth 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! #6937165Jennifer A. Major December 24, 2008
This is stunning! Great composition and colors! And your title is too cute! #6937366Jeff Robinson December 24, 2008
Outstanding capture of this challenging subject!! Merry CHristmas Howard! Jeff #6937532Teresa Burnett 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! #6937926Kelly S. Cavanaugh December 24, 2008
Great capture, Howard! The colors and composition are terrific! #6938065Rajeev 270293 Kashyap December 24, 2008
Fantastic image Capture Howard!Freddy Bland December 27, 2008
What a prize this picture is, Howard! Very interesting to look at and such beauty! Nice job! #6948888Arlene Krassner January 13, 2009
What a sweet couple. Nice shot. #7026160Lori Carlson March 18, 2009
What a sweet pairing this is!! Way to go having them together like that!! :0) #7300846Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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