# Northern Cardinal

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/northern-cardinal/39051>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** birds\
**Created:** [January 14, 2024, 10:52am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/northern-cardinal/39051 "2024-01-14T10:52:42Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\
**Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 10:52am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/northern-cardinal/39051/1 "2024-01-14T10:52:42Z")

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![Northern Cardinal 1.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/4/8/486484c5e247f0334089683709de762b9a49627b.jpeg)

 ![Carolina Wren 4.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/3/1/3182ea72363b38de73bfa39f9bd7a92ff5bd9a62.jpeg)  
Carolina Wren

 ![Pine Warbler 5.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/3/6/369a2afdd1a87faca0f9c6d247539f050c4ba9cf.jpeg)  
Pine Warbler

> **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_
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> The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

### Description

Shot some in the backyard set up yesterday.  
I like female cardinals as much as the males so was glad to get the top shot yesterday.

Snow and frigid temps are coming here soon so I may have some snow shots to share if I can stand the low temps.

### Specific Feedback

Any comments appreciated. The dark BG is natural. I took these shots when the sun was first hitting the set up.

### Technical Details

Canon R7, Sigma 150-600 Contemporary, tripod  
ISO 400, f10, 1/800s

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**Author:** ![linda\_mellor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/linda_mellor/32/15806_2.png) [@linda\_mellor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/linda_mellor)\
**Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/northern-cardinal/39051/2 "2024-01-14T18:58:48Z")

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Delightful series of birds on this cold winters day, Allen. Love how the dark background highlights the birds so well. Nicely done!

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**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\
**Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/northern-cardinal/39051/3 "2024-01-14T19:00:28Z")

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All nice images, Allen. You’re probably not used to low temps, so bundle up well. If they’re available, handwarmers inside the back of the glove help a lot.

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**Author:** ![mdjnewman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mdjnewman/32/63750_2.png) [@mdjnewman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/mdjnewman)\
**Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/northern-cardinal/39051/4 "2024-01-14T19:01:35Z")

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I’m jealous if this is in your backyard! Lovely colours and detail, great job.

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**Author:** ![richard27](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/richard27/32/62934_2.png) [@richard27](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/richard27)\
**Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/northern-cardinal/39051/5 "2024-01-14T21:20:44Z")

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I like all of these, and I think the dark background really makes the birds “pop.”

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**Author:** ![Allen\_Brooks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_brooks/32/390_2.png) [@Allen\_Brooks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Brooks)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2024, 3:39am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/northern-cardinal/39051/6 "2024-01-17T03:39:25Z")

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All beautiful shots. I think the dark background works especially well to show off the cardinal.