Up Up And Away
Female Cardinal Flying Over the Snow.
Look just to the right wing tip and see what you see...A mysterious spirit face in sunglasses!
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Female Cardinal Flying Over the Snow.
Look just to the right wing tip and see what you see...A mysterious spirit face in sunglasses!
Hey Paw is that you hiding in the snow and scaring my birds away?
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Look just to the right wing tip and see what you see...A mysterious spirit face in sunglasses!
Hey Paw is that you hiding in the snow and scaring my birds away?
Read less
Jan, 2011Views
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Awards
Contest Finalist in Illustrate Speed or Motion Photo Contest
Honorary Mention
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Outstanding Creativity
Magnificent Capture
Superior Skill
Jaw Dropping
All Star
Top Ranks
Top 10 rank week 1
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mioyshi
January 26, 2011
wonderful cardinal shot, and yes, I do see that face, what is up with these spirits?
vigor
January 26, 2011
great capture my friend! What's up with paw scaring the birds away? Who or what is he hiding from now???
Platinum
KarenRoberts
January 26, 2011
I have been trying hard to capture birds in flight. I think they know me now and each time I get in position off they go! Thank you for looking!
PRO+
DianeCArtography
January 26, 2011
Wow, awesome capture! I love the wings with the face being clear. This is a great action shot!!!!
Platinum
KarenRoberts
January 28, 2011
When you shoot them..shoot before they fly..if you wathc them long enough you can tell about when they are gonna leap..shoot and keep shooting ..you will get one! Kepp trying! Thank you for looking!
foto3la11
January 26, 2011
great shot, great accomplishment! I am always a split of a moment too late. female cardinals are so shy - at least the ones that come to my feeder.
KarenRoberts
January 28, 2011
Oh yes I agree about the feamle cardinals being shy..they barely touch down and are gone again! Thank you!
zpawpaw
January 27, 2011
Nicely captured K! Not me in the snow however! Way too cold for this southern boy!:)LOL Reminds me of a bald-headed sunworshipper!:)
KarenRoberts
January 28, 2011
Not you huh! It has been to cold here in Missouri for this southern girl too! Could have sworn this was you! Thanks Paw!
MasonPhotography
January 30, 2011
ABSOOOOOO-LUTELY OUT-STANDING shot!!! PERFECT SHUTTER on this one as it gives the slight blur in wings and makes one feel the motion. This is one of those you will treasure for years to come. DEAD SPOT PERFECT!
MasonPhotography
January 30, 2011
PSS: I think you just won the "Up in The air" contest with this one
KarenRoberts
January 31, 2011
I appreciate your looking Ray! I used 1/512 F8 ISO 200 auto white balance Hope this helps.
KarenRoberts
January 31, 2011
Thank you! It ran in the paper Sunday.
http://www.sedaliademocrat.com/articles/roberts-30981-karen-feeder.html
http://www.sedaliademocrat.com/articles/roberts-30981-karen-feeder.html
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KarenRoberts
February 10, 2011
Hey Dennis it has been asked if that is you hiding under the sunglasses made out of snow!
angiebanta
February 08, 2011
Brilliant capture!! Where is the face that you were speaking of?? I want to see it..lol
KarenRoberts
February 08, 2011
Thank you angie! If you look closely at the wing tip on the right in the snow. It looks like sunglasses on a face (the snow). Let me know if you see it!
rapinac5
February 10, 2011
Hello FotoFiddler! What an action shot you caught! Beautiful colors & great timing...hey, was that the face of our Birdman Dennis under those shades? Kim :)
KarenRoberts
February 10, 2011
Thank you so very much! It does look a lot like Dennis's disguise! Thanks Kim for looking! Karen
KarenRoberts
March 07, 2011
I appreciate his Dana! Don't ya love when you load your work and see shots like this? I thank you for looking!
KarenRoberts
April 01, 2011
The winter so bad this year birds was about the only thing I could capture! Thank you for looking!
DianeCArtography
May 23, 2011
Hi FotoFiddler, I think this should be the winner. How come you have more views and more comments than the winner? This is a fantastic capture!!!! Something is not right!!! Congrats on the HM!
KarenRoberts
May 24, 2011
Thank you for your support here! Many thanks! Did you know SPRINGTIME CONTEST IS OPEN FOR VOTING. Thanks again !
KarenRoberts
May 24, 2011
Thank you so much for your support and encouragement! I am happy to be recognized!
KarenRoberts
May 24, 2011
Thank you so much! I was so happy when I saw I was recognized. Thank you! Did you know Thank you so much for your support and encouragement! I am happy to be recognized! Did you know that SRPINTIME CONTEST is open for VOTING now?
KarenRoberts
May 24, 2011
Thank you so much for your support and encouragement! I am happy to be recognized!
jesusfreak3520
May 23, 2011
Congrats on the honorable mention. Love the contrast from detail to blur!
Premium
mioyshi
May 25, 2011
I said it first, will say it last, This shot tells us so much. It shows your determination to capture the best photo ever. That diligence has paid off now. SO, keep on shooting my friend. This photo is most wonderful. Congratulations..
KarenRoberts
May 25, 2011
such wonderful encouraging words! I cannot thank you enough for all your encouragement and support!
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KarenRoberts
June 04, 2011
I am glad this one got recognized as all the comments. Thank you so much for noticing!
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Mij
July 07, 2011
Wow, great portfolio! congrats on all your wins. Viewbug really likes your style...
KarenRoberts
August 08, 2011
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! I appreciate you having a look at my gallery!
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KarenRoberts
October 17, 2011
I love shooting the Cardinals after a snow. They do POP! Thank you for looking!
MushBoxPhotography
December 12, 2011
really cool love the motion in the wings and how the body and head of the bird has stayed in focus, lovley shot :)
KarenRoberts
December 12, 2011
Taken in my back yard. Thank you so much for the compliment on technique!
MushBoxPhotography
December 12, 2011
cool its amazing what you can capture right at your own home or atleast nearby. Great stuff again really like this one :)
MushBoxPhotography
December 13, 2011
is this the same bird in the one that sould be a christmas card ?
KarenRoberts
December 13, 2011
I don't know if she is THE SAME one but it is the SAME type. A cardinal. Thank you for looking!
MushBoxPhotography
December 13, 2011
yes, ok very nice bird it is tho we dont have many nice creature like this were I live :)
KarenRoberts
December 23, 2011
You may not have this one but surely you have critters we don't have. Thank you for taking a look!
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KarenRoberts
May 15, 2012
YOu can look as many times as you want to! I thank you for each view you do! Thanks again!
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disneymamom
May 16, 2012
ok. I returned to this again and this time read your writing and you are too much! congrats!
senka
July 12, 2012
fantastic capture so much movement in the wings, yet the birds face is so crisp and clear ...
KarenRoberts
August 25, 2012
Look at the top wing and do yo see a dark area? To me it looks like sunglasses shape..then you can focus on the face...thank you! Let me know if you finallly see it!
ameliaevans
December 28, 2012
Great shot here, I love the motion from the wings but how the bird is still clear!
KarenRoberts
January 08, 2013
I sure wish you the most luck with that endeavor! Make sure to let me know how it goes. Thank you for this!
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KarenRoberts
November 01, 2014
Thank you so much! When the winter is hard upon us trying to capture a bird in flight is truly challenging.
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Behind The Lens
Location
I took this in Missouri. In my back yard.Time
I think this was about 4 in the afternoon.Lighting
No special lighting. No flash used either.Equipment
Canon rebel XSI 250 focal length. No flash or other lighting.Inspiration
I was trying to capture a bird in flight. I did it!Editing
I just did some basic clean edit. Color balance and noise removal.In my camera bag
I have star filters. My telephoto lens. A macro lens. Portrait lens. Extra battery packs and chargers. Lens cleaners. Business cards and blank notebook. Some twine for impromptu things to be hung in a shoot. And small bottle of bubbles and a small toy for a distraction little children when shooting them.Feedback
Oh just be patient if you are trying to capture something taking off flying like this. If you watch the birds long enough you can tell when they are about to leap into flight.
