Photo of the Day ~ Birds Category ~ February 09, 2007

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Strike The Pose...
by Bud Hensley (Bud) FIRST POTD!

Camera:

Pentax K10D

Location:

Middletown, Ohio

United States of America

Photographer Notes:

One of my favorite bird shots to date. This is a spectacularly colored male cardinal that has been in our yard all winter and I was fortunate to catch him during a recent snowfall. Tamron 70-300 LD Di - ISO400 - 1/90s - f/10

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LaRee Brownell commented on February 09, 2007 00:26:

Great work Bud. Great job on the exposure and composition. Gratifying when it all comes together like this. Congratulations.

James Wei commented on February 09, 2007 00:38:

Fantastic shot! I always have a soft spot for cardinals!! I would have to see it one day ... Congradulation!

Colleen Prohaska commented on February 09, 2007 01:18:

Excellent pose with the full tail feathers and nice head turn. Great and unique!

Walter commented on February 09, 2007 02:30:

Great shot bud, never saw a cardinal personly!

Dick Wyatt commented on February 09, 2007 05:05:

Very nice, I really like the colors.

Maurizio Ubaldini commented on February 09, 2007 05:36:

Beautiful shot for colors and composition...

Kathy Pazaryna commented on February 09, 2007 06:21:

AhhhhThe cardinal one of my favorite birds Wonderful shot love the red against the snow and the tail feathers. It is difficult to capture this elusive bird BIG Congrats on this beautiful picture

Beth Davis commented on February 09, 2007 11:06:

Amazing Bud, this is beautiful!!

Dorris Hensley commented on February 09, 2007 11:17:

Bud, I have never seen a redbird in such an elegant pose. He would love it.

Dan Theman commented on February 09, 2007 13:33:

Wow that is a beautiful bird. Great job, I love the colours. Congrats on your WIN.

Bud commented on February 09, 2007 20:36:

Thanks to everyone for the comments!

Sherri Aagenes commented on February 09, 2007 23:03:

Wow Bud, amazingly beautiful shot! Perfect composition & colors! What are you using for feed to attract these Cardinals? Congrats on your POTD! Sherri...

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