Crimson Clash: Bruce Graham’s Northern Cardinals in Flight from the Signature Collection

In this high-energy wildlife portrait, Bruce Graham captures two Northern cardinals mid-air in a snowy forest, their wings spread wide and beaks open in a dramatic clash. Snow scatters from a branch beneath them, amplifying the sense of motion and immediacy. The vivid red plumage of the cardinals creates a striking contrast against the muted tones of the winter background, making this image both visually powerful and behaviorally revealing. As part of Bruce’s Signature Collection, it reflects his gift for freezing moments of wild intensity with precision and artistry.

Captured on February 14, 2022 at 10:18, this image was taken using a Canon EOS 90D with an EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens. The shot was composed at a focal length of 100mm, with settings of ISO 2000, aperture f/7.1, and shutter speed 1/4000 sec, delivering razor-sharp detail and frozen motion in challenging winter light.