Waterhole Landing
Uploaded: January 16, 2009 20:19:55
This female Cardinal is the Nature Conservancy "Best Nature Photo" Grand Prize winner for 2008. It will appear on their calendar cover for 2010. Buy one, and help support this great non-profit organization in it's conservation work around the world.
Nancy J. Locke August 07, 2009
How beautiful!!! Love the motion of the wings as this beauty comes in for the landing. The colors and tones are perfect.Super congrats on your win!!!
Cheers! Nancy J Locke #1165214
Holly Hitchcock August 16, 2009
WOW....WOW....WOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Awesome, Howard! #7853623Rod Partington September 13, 2009
Phenomenal! I'm surprised it didn't get first! Congrats on the medal.It totally deserves it! #7938695Patricia A. Stalter September 14, 2009
It is clear to me that you are very much a pro! I will also say that I like the way you critique. A refreshing breath indeed. I would like to see a bit more honesty, but hesitate to do so when other don't! #7942313Melissa G. Meiselman September 14, 2009
WOW!! Congratulations, Howard on this awesome motion shot!! As always I am really impressed by both your photos and comments!! #7942326Joseph M. Muench October 01, 2009
Just awesome Howard! Incredible combination of sharpness on the body and blur on the wings. An one-of-a-kind image to be truly proud of.Guy D. Biechele October 02, 2009
Spectacular catch!! Amazing work. #8004030Shelly A. Van Camp October 25, 2009
AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL! #8071563Bill Houghton November 29, 2009
Howard, this has got to be one of the most outstanding flight shots that I have ever seen. Have a great day, BillIf you have time, check out my website:
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Cassie L. Woodlee December 03, 2009
WOW I'm speechless!!!!!! #8189408Jean-Pierre Ducondi December 04, 2009
Outstanding. I have cardinals in my backyard and know how difficult it is to catch them in fly. Beautiful work and congrats.Amanda J. Tanner December 07, 2009
What an amazing shot! Wonderful Work Howard. #8199595Amanda J. Tanner December 26, 2009
Howard I got the Calendar with this image on it in the mail the other day. It is so beautiful. The outside of the envelope had this image on it also. #8247855Lisa J. Boulden September 19, 2010
Outstanding capture, Howard!Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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