Northern Cardinal On A Cold Winter Day

I photographed this male Northern Cardinal on a cold winter day here in Arkansas. This time of year when it’s cold and snowing you can attract lots of birds to bird feeders.

Male Northern Cardinal On A Snow Day
Male Northern Cardinal On A Snow Day Here In Arkansas

I had my camera and lens on a tripod while sitting in my yard near a bird feeder.

Gear:

  • Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
  • Lens: Canon EF500mm f/4L IS

Technical:

  • Location: Lavaca (Arkansas)
  • Date & Time Taken: January 30, 2010 (09:46 A.M.)
  • Aperture Priority
  • Aperture: f4.0
  • Shutter speed: 1/320 sec. (as determined by the camera)
  • ISO: 800
  • Exposure Compensation: +7/3
  • Single Point Continuous Auto Focus
  • Focal Length: 500 mm