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Uploaded: 01/12/10 4:00 PM GMT
Mr. Songbird
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A handsome Cardinal sitting in the lilac tree.

I have not seen many of them yet and was thrilled that he sat long enough for a classic poise. Took this one this morning cold, and snow on the ground but sunny.

They are my favorite songbird.

Used my Canon 450D with the canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens.

Thank you in advance for your comments.

♪ ♫ :)sandi♪ =^..^=

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.icedancer
01/12/10 4:10 PM GMT
Oh so very gorgeous and fabulous lighting on this beautiful cardinal. Truly a gorgeous posting.
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::Genver
01/12/10 4:21 PM GMT
Very nice photo of a cardinal,Sandi,the colors are very good,nice lighting and frame.
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::Jimbobedsel
01/12/10 4:22 PM GMT
You have been feeding that Cardinal well, I see. That's quite a tummy he has. LOL. Gorgeous all the way around with this one, Sandi. Beautiful.

Jimbob
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I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE.
::jswgpb
01/12/10 4:48 PM GMT
Picture perfect as they say Sandi. Good job here my dear. :)
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::trixxie17
01/12/10 5:32 PM GMT
Absolutely perfect shot Sandi - wonderful lighting and framing.
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::Logun7
01/12/10 5:41 PM GMT
*>^..^< *PURRR~FECT*>^..^<*SHOT* >^..^<*

Very Beautiful!!!
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every day is a gift......that's why it's called the present!!
::Ramad
01/12/10 5:43 PM GMT
You have got a nice clear shot of the bird, Sandi. It looks beautiful sitting there and staring away. Very good job indeed.
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If practice makes perfect and nobody is perfect, then why practice?
.m0rnstar
01/12/10 6:11 PM GMT
A fine specimen you've caught here Sandi - so beautiful with his breast full of the sun light. I wish you could see all the Cards I have this winter. In the bare tree behind my house at any given time there could be as many as six males with their various females around also. They look like Christmas tree lights sometimes! I wish I had a lens that could go as far as they are away..... Everything is so frozen around here this winter there is nothing for them to eat so they're eating me out of house and home! (I love it though....) Thank you for this beautiful desk top image....
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::corngrowth
01/12/10 7:10 PM GMT
This cardinal seems to be very satisfied. Suppose it just had visited one of your feeders, lol.
Splendid post Sandi!!
Regards, Cornelius.
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.avedeloff
01/12/10 7:19 PM GMT
Beautiful coloring of the cardinal! Looks like you are feeding him very well durning winter.
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"Hurry to meet Death before your place is taken."
.HylianPrincess1985
01/12/10 7:21 PM GMT
A very beautiful post, Sandi. I love the blurry background and the frame. Totally faved!!
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A penny saved is ridiculous.
.muki7
01/12/10 8:57 PM GMT
A beautiful cardinal image Sandi. Excellent work.

Ed
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Enjoy nature, Take nothing but photographs and leave nothing but footprints
::Inkeri
01/12/10 9:04 PM GMT
A Stunning bird photo,Sandi..Beautiful cardinal.
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::tealeaves
01/12/10 10:37 PM GMT
Awesome capture, Sandi! The lighting on this handsome fellow is superb, as is your focus and composition! I love everything about it, and it's going straight to my faves and DT! Love it!
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*Seasons Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year 2010!*
::ro_and
01/12/10 10:49 PM GMT
:-) what can i say , just perfect
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let me keep my eyes open, let me see the beauty
::0930_23
01/12/10 11:41 PM GMT
The first thing I did was fave it Tigz. Secondly I pouted because I didn't take it and lastly it made me think of Mark McGwire who is controlling the sports news the last two days. Hopefully this Cardinal is not on Steroids. :)
It is a wonderful shot of my favorite bird.

☼ 2010 ☼


TicK
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Hopefully my photos and stories will let you know what makes me Tick
catweasel
01/13/10 12:38 AM GMT
If he sings as good as he looks, you're in for a real treat!
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::Joanie
01/13/10 12:59 AM GMT
A gorgeous and outstanding capture Sandi! Your presentation is super too! Faved!
Joanie
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::danika
01/13/10 1:15 AM GMT
Excellent capture of the cardinal, Sandi ... the lighting, colors, & detail are all spot on. I'm faving this one.
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"I Love Lab's!"
.mesmerized
01/13/10 2:30 AM GMT
Nice one, Sandi...don't think I've seen one in the shadows like this before...great find and shot.
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.Catharina1
01/13/10 11:42 AM GMT
One of the most beautiful birds I know and perfectly captured Sandi! Good photography! Mich
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::vangoughs
01/13/10 1:29 PM GMT
Rich colors abound!!!
Beautiful shot!!!
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.scorpie
01/13/10 2:12 PM GMT
Beautiful capture and presentation Sandi.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
.Sree
01/13/10 3:06 PM GMT
Gorgeous catch of these cardinal - love the colors and the light on the subject.
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.amishy
01/13/10 3:13 PM GMT
This is excellent Tigger! The colors are so natural yet very deep and vibrant! Superb post work on the framing too! Just outstanding! :)Ami
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Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849), "Eleonora"
.Tomeast
01/13/10 11:51 PM GMT
I agree , This is an excellent photo..
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.gabi_h
01/17/10 3:30 PM GMT
I am still waiting to see my first cardinal for this year. So I really appreciate this beauty you have posted. Faved and saved!
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To see a world in a grain of sand and a heaven in a wild flower.............. William Blake
::alharkrader
01/17/10 4:34 PM GMT
Beautiful low-key image brings forth the Cardinal.
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.wheedance
01/19/10 2:35 AM GMT
How perfect! I keep trying to get a good shot of one, but haven't managed it yet. I'm so glad I can enjoy yours!
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