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Charlie Cardinal
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Uploaded: 03/05/14 10:47 PM GMT
Charlie Cardinal
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The Cardinal is Indiana's State Bird . Ball State University in Muncie Indiana adopted the Cardinal as their mascot in 1927 . They named him Charlie . Since I have some family members from Ball State , I rarely see a Cardinal that I don't think of Charlie Cardinal . Originally Ball State was nicknamed the "Hooserions," discontent led to a school newspaper-sponsored contest to find a new nickname. When no acceptable choices came, a committee was formed, and it was a member of this committee, Professor Paul Billy Williams, who came up with the new nickname of Cardinals. He came up with it while talking to Coach Norman G. Wann, another committee member, about how the logo of his favorite team, the Saint Louis Cardinals looked distinctive on the jersey of Rogers Hornsby . Yes, that would be Tick's ,Saint Louis Cardinals .
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I have to accept Tick's dig since that "team" has been so bad for sooo long! Excellent macro Marsha - perfect red color.
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"What a desolate place would be a world without a flower!
It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
Hard to believe this Cardinal is 87 Year old. Well with all the Food there I can see how he lived that long. LOL
Agree with Tick, Cardinals (males) are indeed one of the most beautiful birds alive. thanks for sharing Charlie with everyone.
Agree with Tick, Cardinals (males) are indeed one of the most beautiful birds alive. thanks for sharing Charlie with everyone.
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
Very good capture Marsha, & an interesting narrative too.
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He is so handsome, the cardinal is among the most beautiful in these parts, and I love their song. You did a nice job on this one Marsha, and I enjoyed the narrative, and Tick's comment. :)
Tigs♥ =^..^=
Tigs♥ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
Magnificent shot, he's beautiful.
My grandfather was a Professor of Chemistry at Ball State in Muncie and my momma was a graduate of Ball State & was born in Muncie. Small world isn't it, it's great hearing someone talk about Ball State.
My grandfather was a Professor of Chemistry at Ball State in Muncie and my momma was a graduate of Ball State & was born in Muncie. Small world isn't it, it's great hearing someone talk about Ball State.
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♥ Skates ♥
Perfectly focus and shot Marsha! Cardinals are my favorite bird :-)
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Life is too short. Live wisely.
These birds are so brightly colored with red that they easily gain your attention. The head feathers are so distinctive. You captured this one with his head feathers standing straight up. That is very nice. Sometimes their head feathers are almost completely back against there head. The black around the face is very notable as well. It makes them look like they are wearing a hooded mask. A good side profile capture Marsha. I really like photographing these birds and they are just now starting to show up around here.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.
Nicely photographed and presented. He's certainly a beautiful bird!
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The thing that goes the farthest, towards making life worthwhile, it costs the least and does the most, is just a pleasant smile.
I only wish we had these over here!...
Excellent capture on this...It really did pose for you too
Excellent capture on this...It really did pose for you too
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"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured">
Beautiful little red bird. Nice close up, Marsha. Lovely story, too.
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Marsha, thanks for both a fine image and an interesting narrative. As Bob already has said, on the other side of the big pond we don't have cardinals (birds, lol), and that's a pity because it are beautiful birds.
Regards, Cornelius.
Regards, Cornelius.
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Wonderful shot of a beautiful bird and also thanks for the info Marsha. No wonder they were unhappy with a name like Hooserions (sounds like hooligans). Here we don't see any cardinals. The only cardinal I know is that of the compass.:)
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
Wonderful capture of the colorful little guy! Good job Marsha.
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I am amazed with the colours of this beautiful looking bird and the detail is stunning and great composition too.When I saw the mrs bird I thought surely this is the male as it as bright colours but you proved me wrong with this stunning capture .I also love the effect and colours in the seed that is skated about as well.
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It is also the state bird of Ohio. Wonderful shot of Charlie, Marsha. How come with all the seeds around, he comes up with something else? LOL.
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Judging from the blue in its mouth, it must be finishing off a Chicago Cub. :)
Cool shot.
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