Nature Cardinals have returned

Cardinals have returned · **7 Likes**

Birds come and go and until recently we've seen few Cardinals until very recently. A few shots of the arrivals.

LightSpeed · 08-31-2021, 11:50 AM

ISO 2500
They look really nice. Any noise reduction?

**MikeNArk** · 08-31-2021, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by LightSpeed

ISO 2500
They look really nice. Any noise reduction?

Thanks. None applied on those. It seems that when the photo is rich in colors that I am less likely to need it. Like you, I usually don't intend to shoot Iso that high.

**angkymac** · 08-31-2021, 03:45 PM - **1 Like**

So that is what a real cardinal actually looks like! I've never seen one! (Except in sports ads and I think they wear wool instead of feathers.)
I like these shots, and with the seed pod right beside his head, it really seems "real-life" right on the screen.
Angky.

**MikeNArk** · 08-31-2021, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by angkymac

So that is what a real cardinal actually looks like! I've never seen one! (Except in sports ads and I think they wear wool instead of feathers.)
I like these shots, and with the seed pod right beside his head, it really seems "real-life" right on the screen.
Angky.

Thanks for viewing and you comments. Cardinals are fairly common here, but come and go. They will be here all winter. Did not know that they are not in your area. The seed pod is a actually a hickory nut.

**Sailor** · 08-31-2021, 06:01 PM

Very nice series, Mike. The rich red of the cardinals is very impressive.

Jer

**MikeNArk** · 08-31-2021, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Very nice series, Mike. The rich red of the cardinals is very impressive.

Jer

Thanks. They certainly can look different colors dependent on the light.

**mroeder75** · 08-31-2021, 10:07 PM

Originally posted by angkymac

So that is what a real cardinal actually looks like! I've never seen one! (Except in sports ads and I think they wear wool instead of feathers.)
I like these shots, and with the seed pod right beside his head, it really seems "real-life" right on the screen.
Angky.

I see on their range map they are generally east of the Rockies, although there is a swath through Arizona.

They like sunflower seeds in the bird feeder.

---------- Post added 09-01-21 at 12:09 AM ----------

Well-focused shots with a 500mm lens. Tripod or handheld?

**eaglem** · 08-31-2021, 11:51 PM

Beautifully coloured Birds

**MikeNArk** · 09-01-2021, 06:04 AM

Originally posted by mroeder75

I see on their range map they are generally east of the Rockies, although there is a swath through Arizona.

They like sunflower seeds in the bird feeder.

---------- Post added 09-01-21 at 12:09 AM ----------

Well-focused shots with a 500mm lens. Tripod or handheld?

Thanks for your comments and information. Shots were all handheld.

---------- Post added 09-01-21 at 06:09 AM ----------

Originally posted by eaglem

Beautifully coloured Birds

Thanks for your comment.

**DW58** · 09-01-2021, 06:14 AM

Nice series Mike. That vibrant red is amazing. Enjoyed having them around when I lived in Blue Eye, MO. No such luck here in Oregon.

**MikeNArk** · 09-01-2021, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by DW58

Nice series Mike. That vibrant red is amazing. Enjoyed having them around when I lived in Blue Eye, MO. No such luck here in Oregon.

Thanks. I had no idea that their range did not extend to the west.

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08-31-2021, 05:43 PM	#5
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,088 Original Poster	Originally posted by angkymac So that is what a real cardinal actually looks like! I've never seen one! (Except in sports ads and I think they wear wool instead of feathers.) I like these shots, and with the seed pod right beside his head, it really seems "real-life" right on the screen. Angky. Thanks for viewing and you comments. Cardinals are fairly common here, but come and go. They will be here all winter. Did not know that they are not in your area. The seed pod is a actually a hickory nut. Last edited by MikeNArk; 09-01-2021 at 11:23 AM.

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08-31-2021, 11:50 AM	#2
LightSpeed Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 639	ISO 2500 They look really nice. Any noise reduction?

08-31-2021, 12:01 PM	#3
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,088 Original Poster	Originally posted by LightSpeed ISO 2500 They look really nice. Any noise reduction? Thanks. None applied on those. It seems that when the photo is rich in colors that I am less likely to need it. Like you, I usually don't intend to shoot Iso that high.

08-31-2021, 03:45 PM - 1 Like	#4
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,942	So that is what a real cardinal actually looks like! I've never seen one! (Except in sports ads and I think they wear wool instead of feathers.) I like these shots, and with the seed pod right beside his head, it really seems "real-life" right on the screen. Angky.

08-31-2021, 06:01 PM	#6
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Very nice series, Mike. The rich red of the cardinals is very impressive. Jer

08-31-2021, 06:21 PM	#7
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,088 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Very nice series, Mike. The rich red of the cardinals is very impressive. Jer Thanks. They certainly can look different colors dependent on the light.

08-31-2021, 10:07 PM	#8
mroeder75 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,597	Originally posted by angkymac So that is what a real cardinal actually looks like! I've never seen one! (Except in sports ads and I think they wear wool instead of feathers.) I like these shots, and with the seed pod right beside his head, it really seems "real-life" right on the screen. Angky. I see on their range map they are generally east of the Rockies, although there is a swath through Arizona. They like sunflower seeds in the bird feeder. ---------- Post added 09-01-21 at 12:09 AM ---------- Well-focused shots with a 500mm lens. Tripod or handheld?

08-31-2021, 11:51 PM	#9
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,139	Beautifully coloured Birds

09-01-2021, 06:04 AM	#10
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,088 Original Poster	Originally posted by mroeder75 I see on their range map they are generally east of the Rockies, although there is a swath through Arizona. They like sunflower seeds in the bird feeder. ---------- Post added 09-01-21 at 12:09 AM ---------- Well-focused shots with a 500mm lens. Tripod or handheld? Thanks for your comments and information. Shots were all handheld. ---------- Post added 09-01-21 at 06:09 AM ---------- Originally posted by eaglem Beautifully coloured Birds Thanks for your comment.

09-01-2021, 06:14 AM	#11
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,062	Nice series Mike. That vibrant red is amazing. Enjoyed having them around when I lived in Blue Eye, MO. No such luck here in Oregon.

09-01-2021, 07:07 AM	#12
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,088 Original Poster	Originally posted by DW58 Nice series Mike. That vibrant red is amazing. Enjoyed having them around when I lived in Blue Eye, MO. No such luck here in Oregon. Thanks. I had no idea that their range did not extend to the west.

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