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09-DEC-2005 Roberta Fair

1st Place Winner
Seriously...
by Roberta Fair

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Ferry 16-Dec-2005 21:54
BRAVO!!!! - Standing Ovation.......to the photographer, Roberta Fair.
Can't say anything else.
Jerry Curtis13-Dec-2005 02:21
Another masterpiece, Roberta. Great expression on the Cardinal and such vibrant colors.
Markjay 13-Dec-2005 01:41
Roberta, your song bird images are just to die for!! Great composition, and nice choice for text color and border.
Sony Forums Challenges12-Dec-2005 12:35
Roberta: The color and expression work perfectly against the background in setting the Holiday mood. The angle of the perch is perfect. Fremiet
Miguel Garcia-Guzman 12-Dec-2005 05:16
Roberta,

You are a master of bird photography. Incredible shots you got. I am amazed about the perfect exposure (extremely difficult to achieve with the snow in the background) and the sharpens of the images.

Beautiful postcard.

Miguel
Katherine Stanback's Photos12-Dec-2005 02:12
Beautiful capture - I love his red color against the white snowy background! I love his expression too, and his "serious" message!
roberta11-Dec-2005 22:53
Sonny,
Yes, that is snow. I know what you mean about the Canon 100-400 because I have that lens too. I was very surprised by the H-1's capability for bird shots. To make both of us feel better, the 100-400 provides a higher percentage of keepers!
Guest 11-Dec-2005 09:50
Really beautiful shot and a good looking bird! Bravo!
Ann Chaikin11-Dec-2005 07:27
Roberta, Your birds are just awesome. Ann C
Guest 11-Dec-2005 04:46
This is perfectly captured, Roberta! Love the expression of the cardinal. I also love the contrast between its bright red color against the plain white background - is that snow in the background? You're putting my Canon 100-400L lens into shame:) Very well done.
Guest 10-Dec-2005 20:40
Great capture, Roberta! I love the perfect snowy background and composition, and the wonderful color of the cardinal. An elegant greeting card! Bev
Ann McRae 10-Dec-2005 17:19
Wonderful, Roberta! Great capture, wonderful background and a perfect caption! The bird looks so professorial!

Ann
Helen Betts10-Dec-2005 08:31
Beautiful shot, Roberta! Great color and clarity, and you found the perfect sentiment for that look! Helen
Sony Forums Challenges10-Dec-2005 06:07
Roberta, this is a beautiful capture of a cardinal. I love the expressive pose that goes along so well with your greeting...and the excellent color and clarity here. Like your other bird shot, the simple/minimal composition, DOF, and contrast are all very appealing. Well done, Roberta...nice choice of subject that's such a symbolic part of the holiday season. MFC
Guest 10-Dec-2005 05:40
Roberta, when I first looked at the bird I thought "gee, that bird sure looks serious about something". Then I read your title and had a good laugh! So cool! What a beautiful shot of the bird and it sure makes a very nice greeting card. I really like it.
Denise10-Dec-2005 05:40
Roberta, what a beautiful photograph and greeting card. The bird is gorgeous. I really miss Cardinals, we don't have them in California. WOW, I cannot stop looking at this incredible photo!!!
Isabel Cutler10-Dec-2005 05:35
I haven't seen any better H1 pictures than yours!
Isabel