Flap Your Wings Like You Mean It
Monday's snow provided a great background for this male cardinal.
I recently read a photography article that listed a few techniques for getting sharper images - one was to have a contrasting background which allows your subject to pop. Normally when I shoot our bird feeder, the background grass is green (or recently, dead, dull winter brown). The white really makes him stand out. I happened to get lucky with him preening or flapping his wings.
The snow is almost gone now, thanks to ample sun (yay!) and slightly warmer temperatures. We are all looking forward to the start of spring!
I have to mention again I love that platform feeder! What a great shot and thanks for the tips Shirley. Have an awesome weekend.
He's so handsome, Shirley, and I love the wing motion you have captured here.
A most excellent photo of this red chap. :)
I always love a photo with wing action. And Cardinals? Oh gosh, such gorgeous birds.
He is stunning! I've seen several cardinals in the neighborhood but, unfortunately, I'm on the way to work...ugh! I need some down time so I can stalk these fellows. Outstanding photo!
that is really sweet.