A male cardinal hops along the top of a fence, bringing food to a nest near the roadside.
I have charged myself with a task to get the perfect photo of a cardinal for a former co-worker's going-away gift. I'll attempt to shoot the red bird each day this week, and we'll see if I can get something usable.
Today, I took a walk only a mile from my apartment. During my daily running sessions, I have noticed cardinals flying along the road, possibly finding food for their little ones. Their chirps are unique, so I used my ears to find them.
A flooded ditch runs along the road, with private property on the other side. The birds tend to land in the brush that separates the properties from the ditch. I have a hunch that they're nesting in those areas.
All of my shooting was done at birds that were low to the ground, where the lighting isn't ideal for my slow 150-500mm lens. Also, many of these photos were cropped tightly, reducing their quality. I couldn't sneak up close enough to the birds.
The hunt must go on.
A male cardinal takes a look behind him.
A female cardinal.
1 comment:
Wow, that's crazy how well you can see the bug in the first one. To prevent more ego tripping on your part, I'll just thank you for your effort.
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