Red Cardinal Perched on Bare Winter Branch

A vibrant male Northern Cardinal sits on a thin, leafless branch against a soft, blurred background. The bright red plumage contrasts sharply with the muted winter tones, creating a striking wildlife portrait.

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PHOTO INFO

Image Size
4446x3224px
File Size
3.38MB
resolution
4K
Aesthetic Score
86/100

VISUAL ATTRIBUTES OF THIS STOCK PHOTO

Color temperature
cool_neutral
Brightness
mid_tone
Saturation
vibrant
Lighting Source
natural
Lighting Condition
overcast
Negative Space
moderate
Negative Space Location
right
Depth Of Field
shallow
Has People
none
Season
winter
Time Of Day
afternoon
Shot Scale
medium
Background Type
blurred_bokeh
Orientation
horizontal
Composition Style
rule_of_thirds
Dominant colors
redgraybrown
Palette Style
naturalvibrant
Mood
serenenatural
Style
naturewildlife
Subject type
bird

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aesthetic analysis & score

86
Overall aesthetic — Superb

This is a technically excellent and visually striking wildlife photograph that effectively uses color contrast and depth of field to create a memorable image.

Composition & Framing

85

The subject is well-placed using the rule of thirds, with the branches creating natural leading lines that draw the eye to the bird.

Lighting & exposure

80

Soft, diffused lighting illuminates the bird evenly without harsh shadows, while a subtle lens flare adds a warm, atmospheric touch.

Color harmony & palette

90

The vivid red of the cardinal creates a powerful complementary contrast against the cool, desaturated grays and blues of the background.

Visual impact & mood

85

The image evokes a sense of serene winter beauty and captures the striking visual presence of the cardinal in its natural habitat.

Technical Quality & Clarity

88

The bird is tack-sharp with excellent feather detail, while the background is smoothly blurred to isolate the subject effectively.

Subject clarity & focal hierarchy

92

The cardinal is the undeniable focal point, instantly grabbing attention due to its color and sharpness against the muted surroundings.

Use case suitability scores

Copyspace Layout Usability

75

Social Media Content Creation

85

This image is suitable for social media content creation — fits Instagram Stories, Pinterest pins, Facebook covers, LinkedIn backgrounds, and TikTok thumbnails

Web UI Digital Design

80

Commercial Advertising Branding

70

Editorial Corporate Presentation

85

This image is suitable for editorial and corporate presentations — slide decks, annual reports, press releases, internal newsletters and conference presentation backgrounds

Content Marketing Publishing

90

This image is suitable for content marketing and publishing — pairs with blog posts, article featured images, podcast covers, ebook covers and video thumbnails across publishing platforms

Ecommerce Product Showcase

40

Market Competitiveness

85
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