Crimson Blur: Bruce Graham’s Northern Cardinal in Flight from the Signature Collection

In this high-energy wildlife portrait, Bruce Graham captures a Northern cardinal mid-motion, its wings blurred and body sharply focused as it interacts with a wooden perch scattered with sunflower seeds. The bird’s vivid red feathers and expressive posture — crest raised, beak open — convey urgency and personality, while the soft background keeps the viewer’s attention locked on the subject. As part of Bruce’s Signature Collection, this image reflects his mastery in capturing fleeting moments with clarity and emotional impact.

Captured on January 16, 2020 at 08:28, 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 114mm, with settings of ISO 400, aperture f/4.5, and shutter speed 1/250 sec, delivering a perfect balance of motion blur and facial sharpness.