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Male cardinal in the holly tonight (Original Post)
Mousetoescamper
Jul 2024
OP
Apparently, the low light is plenty! It's a great photo, my dear Mousetoescamper.
CaliforniaPeggy
Jul 2024
#2
When I'm shooting birds (rarely these days!) I prefer them sitting, looking beautiful!
CaliforniaPeggy
Jul 2024
#5
3catwoman3
(25,650 posts)1. What a magnificent photo!
Thank you for posting it.
Mousetoescamper
(5,474 posts)3. Thanks and you're welcome!
CaliforniaPeggy
(152,389 posts)2. Apparently, the low light is plenty! It's a great photo, my dear Mousetoescamper.
I have to admit that Cardinals aren't my favorite bird, but this one is magnificent!
Mousetoescamper
(5,474 posts)4. Thanks!
Cardinals are very common here. I see several on any given day.
I'll shoot anything that moves (or doesn't)
CaliforniaPeggy
(152,389 posts)5. When I'm shooting birds (rarely these days!) I prefer them sitting, looking beautiful!
Mousetoescamper
(5,474 posts)6. They seldom cooperate.
Mousetoescamper
(5,474 posts)7. A few seconds later.
CaliforniaPeggy
(152,389 posts)8. Now here you have an excellent example of a bird not cooperating!
Hey, we take what we can get!
Bayard
(24,145 posts)9. There's your next xmas card
Mousetoescamper
(5,474 posts)10. Good suggestion!
HeartsCanHope
(754 posts)11. Beautiful photo!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Mousetoescamper
(5,474 posts)13. Thanks and you're welcome!
Solly Mack
(93,191 posts)12. So pretty!
Mousetoescamper
(5,474 posts)14. Thanks!