Feeding time

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Image Description

Earlier this week, my wife and I were hiking and a cardinal was kind enough to perch not far away. I took a number of photos. Just for the heck of it, I combined this shot of the cardinal with a photo of cactus. I liked it better than the straight photo.

Technical Details

ISO 100, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/320th.

Specific Feedback

This was obviously “Photoshopped.” They all are but sometimes it isn’t so obvious. I’m wondering if that prompts viewer resistance.

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Don, interesting composite. I’m trying to figure out what the background subject is. I think you did a pretty good job selecting the cardinal. I believe the bird is resting on a cactus which looks pretty cool.

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Thanks for the comment, Alfredo. The bird is resting on an agave. I had the impression that he was eating it but I don’t know what cardinals eat.