Red Alert

: Red Alert; I got a few good shots of a Cardinal in the backyard. He sure had bright feathers. Cool birds. Thanks for looking, Don; Created by: Donwrob.; Tools Used: 30d - 70x200 - Arcsoft; Created on: November 2006; Image Views: 274; Average Views per Day: 0.2; Image Number: 32068

Comments:

Whittler from Maine on Dec 19, 2006 at 4:40 PM said:

WOW!! what a perfect pose,great shot.

Talsi from WNC on Nov 16, 2006 at 11:40 PM said:

Wxcellent shot!

Tania (TMR8) from Taranaki New Zealand on Nov 13, 2006 at 10:14 PM said:

Isnt he a beauty and you have captured him wonderfully. his colour is amaising

grumpy(mike) from engalnd(mboro) on Nov 13, 2006 at 6:13 PM said:

hi don what a wonderful bird such wonderful and vivid colours excellent capture :)

Ross from Toronto on Nov 13, 2006 at 6:08 PM said:

Don...great shot. The colour is terrific.

Alan (Bubbalinn) from Golden Valley, Arizona on Nov 13, 2006 at 5:08 PM said:

Hi Don, Really super photo of the Cardinal. You sure can't beat the afternoon or morning sun for bringing out colors. Great Job!!

Steve Brown (sgbrown) from UK on Nov 13, 2006 at 3:03 PM said:

Thanks for telling me about the saturation Don. You're right, I would never have believed you! We don't get birds like that in England, so forgive my ignorance in asking, but how big are they?

sparkle1103 from Illinois on Nov 10, 2006 at 11:05 PM said:

Superb shot. Such a deep red.

donwrob from Ohio on Nov 10, 2006 at 8:52 PM said:

Thank you Anne! I'm glad to see your comment. I agree, they do seem to bring happiness :-) Don

Anne from West Virginia on Nov 10, 2006 at 5:18 PM said:

That is a redbird that you really notice. Must be what they call "A blaze of color!" I think they make people happier just by their brightness. Great shot!!!

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Nov 10, 2006 at 4:07 PM said:

sure will, Don (trade a few stellers infact, for one cardinal :) I've said the same to Carol.

donwrob from Ohio on Nov 10, 2006 at 4:02 PM said:

Thanks Carol and Alandra. I think your Cardinal shots are great Carol, the females are'nt very colorful. I'm sad you don't see cardinals Alandra. I'll trade you 2 cardinal for 1 Stellers...lol. Thanks again, Don

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Nov 10, 2006 at 3:54 PM said:

Wow, he's gorgeous! Great shot, Don! I'd love to see a cardinal, no matter how drab they might be :)

I agree, that certain late afternoon lighting and sun does or can enhance the colouring, have noticed it with several of my heron shots and the steller's jays.

Shutterbug from Maine on Nov 10, 2006 at 1:49 PM said:

What a gorgeous bird, mine looks drab next to this beautiful red guy.I havent seen ours for a couple days and I do watch for him or her, mine might just be a female. Great photo!

Carol

donwrob from Ohio on Nov 10, 2006 at 12:21 PM said:

Thanks Mary and Steve, I haven't be able to get on the computer much in the last couple of days. I'm way behind on leaving comments, I'll catch soon up I hope.

Steve, you won't believe me when I tell you. I did fool with the saturation on this one, I too OFF 5%. His color was and still is unbelievable. I think it was the afternoon light. It was late afternoon and very bright out with a clear sky. He was facing directly into the sun. There were 2 males there and they were both this bright. Thanks again, Don

Steve Brown (sgbrown) from UK on Nov 10, 2006 at 11:04 AM said:

Best cardinal so far!! Are you sure you didn't play with the saturation, even a little bit?!

Mary Sham from Pgh,PA on Nov 10, 2006 at 11:01 AM said:

Beautiful shot of the Cardinal. Brilliant colors!

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