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Waterhole Landing

© Howard B. Cheek

Waterhole Landing

Uploaded: January 17, 2009 04:19:55

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This female Cardinal is the Nature Conservancy "Best Nature Photo" Grand Prize winner for 2008. It will appear on their calendar cover for 2010. Buy one, and help support this great non-profit organization in it's conservation work around the world.

Comments

Nancy J. Locke August 07, 2009 0

How beautiful!!! Love the motion of the wings as this beauty comes in for the landing. The colors and tones are perfect.

Super congrats on your win!!!

Cheers! Nancy J Locke #1165214

Holly Hitchcock August 16, 2009 0

WOW....WOW....WOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Awesome, Howard! #7853623

Rod Partington September 13, 2009 0

Phenomenal! I'm surprised it didn't get first! Congrats on the medal.It totally deserves it! #7938695

Patricia A. Stalter September 14, 2009 0

It is clear to me that you are very much a pro! I will also say that I like the way you critique. A refreshing breath indeed. I would like to see a bit more honesty, but hesitate to do so when other don't! #7942313

Melissa G. Meiselman September 14, 2009 0

WOW!! Congratulations, Howard on this awesome motion shot!! As always I am really impressed by both your photos and comments!! #7942326

Joseph M. Muench level-classic October 01, 2009 0

Just awesome Howard! Incredible combination of sharpness on the body and blur on the wings. An one-of-a-kind image to be truly proud of.
-Joe #8001271

Guy D. Biechele level-classic October 03, 2009 0

Spectacular catch!! Amazing work. #8004030

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 25, 2009 0

AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL! #8071563

Bill Houghton November 29, 2009 0

Howard, this has got to be one of the most outstanding flight shots that I have ever seen. Have a great day, Bill

If you have time, check out my website:

Bill Houghton Photography



#8176704

Cassie L. Woodlee December 04, 2009 0

WOW I'm speechless!!!!!! #8189408

Jean-Pierre Ducondi December 05, 2009 0

Outstanding. I have cardinals in my backyard and know how difficult it is to catch them in fly. Beautiful work and congrats.
JP #8191985

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic December 08, 2009 0

What an amazing shot! Wonderful Work Howard. #8199595

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic December 26, 2009 0

Howard I got the Calendar with this image on it in the mail the other day. It is so beautiful. The outside of the envelope had this image on it also. #8247855

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 19, 2010 0

Outstanding capture, Howard!
~♥~Lisa #8917597

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