Nature Northern Cardinal

Northern Cardinal · 03:54 PM

Our first white Christmas in 10 years here in Arkansas - memories of the home country...

A balmy 23F or -5C without the windchill.

Northern Cardinal:

Link to EXIF, since the drop down menus don't cover all apertures and shutter speeds.

Here is the summary for the EXIF:
Date Taken 2009-12-25 15:50:29
PENTAX K10D
Exposure Time 0.002s (1/500)
Aperture f/7.1
ISO 250
Focal Length 600mm (900mm in 35mm)
Photo Dimensions 3872 x 2592

Here's the crop inserted into the original post:

Hope you enjoyed this image - Merry Christmas everyone!

Cheers,
Marc

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 12-25-2009, 05:15 PM

Merry Christmas to you Marc and your family, and that is another gorgeous image.

neilj · 12-25-2009, 05:56 PM

Beautiful!

Marc Langille · 12-26-2009, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

Merry Christmas to you Marc and your family, and that is another gorgeous image.

Thank you Heinrich on both accounts! Hope you are well and having fun over the holidays!

Cheers,
Marc

Marc Langille · 12-26-2009, 09:21 PM

Originally posted by neilj

Beautiful!

Thank you Neil for looking and commenting - much appreciated!

Regards,
Marc

Ash · 12-26-2009, 09:38 PM

Spectacular capture Marc - larger than life.
And a happy new year to you also.

Jimbo · 12-26-2009, 09:44 PM

Beautiful image Marc. Looks like that 250-650 was a gfreat investment. JIM

dankuno · 12-26-2009, 10:29 PM

Fantastic photo Marc, as always.

Barnster · 12-26-2009, 10:37 PM

Merry Christmas to you Marc.And I must say that the colours on the bird are surperb.

Marc Langille · 12-27-2009, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by Ash

Spectacular capture Marc - larger than life.
And a happy new year to you also.

My honor to share nature's beauty Ash. For that comment I give you close to a 100% crop...

There is no sharpening in PP:

Best to you good sir for the holidays!

Cheers,
Marc

PentX Girl · 12-28-2009, 06:01 PM

Wow Marc...simply captivating Cardinal capture!!!

MikeW · 12-28-2009, 06:25 PM

WOW!

roentarre · 12-28-2009, 08:22 PM

Simply gorgeous work, Marc. Glad to see cardinal images here again

cupic · 12-29-2009, 06:27 AM

Its as close you could shake its beak TFS

cheers

scott-devon · 12-29-2009, 09:46 AM

Stunning shot! The detail and lighting are perfect.

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Marc Langille Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,702 Original Poster	Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann Merry Christmas to you Marc and your family, and that is another gorgeous image. Thank you Heinrich on both accounts! Hope you are well and having fun over the holidays! Cheers, Marc

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Marc Langille Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,702 Original Poster	Originally posted by neilj Beautiful! Thank you Neil for looking and commenting - much appreciated! Regards, Marc

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Barnster Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid North Coast,Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,016	Merry Christmas to you Marc.And I must say that the colours on the bird are surperb.

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Marc Langille Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,702 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ash Spectacular capture Marc - larger than life. And a happy new year to you also. My honor to share nature's beauty Ash. For that comment I give you close to a 100% crop... There is no sharpening in PP: Best to you good sir for the holidays! Cheers, Marc

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MikeW Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 437	WOW!

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roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,788	Simply gorgeous work, Marc. Glad to see cardinal images here again

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cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	Its as close you could shake its beak TFS cheers

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scott-devon Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 2,142	Stunning shot! The detail and lighting are perfect.