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Uploaded: 11/26/11 7:42 PM GMT
The Birds Are Back #8
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The male cardinal setting in the lilac bush, which is where the feeders are set up.

Captured with the canon 70-200mm f4/L lens,and the kenko DGX 1.4x converter, and had the lens almost touching the glass of the closed window, with the screen up.

I will try getting some with the window open, but they spook so easily, so that is why I started shooting through the closed window, plus I stay warmer that way! I'm trying to come up with something different at the feeders, and the presentation.

Thank you for your comments, and I hope your having a nice weekend.

Tigs♥ =^..^=

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::biffobear
11/26/11 7:45 PM GMT
That's a beauty and all the better sitting in a natural surrounding..R.
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::trixxie17
11/26/11 8:09 PM GMT
Both you and Cindy posted great cardinal shots today - a treat.
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::cynlee
11/26/11 8:15 PM GMT
Now what are the odds we'd post the same bird on the same day? lol Great shot, Tigs. They even have different characteristics though they are both red cardinals. An extender is the next thing on my 'to buy' list.(someday)
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.Roseman_Stan
11/26/11 9:13 PM GMT
Perfectly composed Sandi! This is a true gem of a shot. So very nice! Faved and nominated.
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::Inkeri
11/26/11 10:16 PM GMT
A Real Beauty.Fantastic photo with a Superb composition,Sandi.
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.Catharina1
11/26/11 10:25 PM GMT
Wow, a perfectly shot Red Cardinal! Very nice background too against this sharp bird. Well done! Mich
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.Joanie
11/27/11 1:46 AM GMT
I guess you and Cindy are for the Cardinals...lol...Gorgeous and so natural Sandi! Rich color and a perfect comp! Superb :-)
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::corngrowth
11/27/11 9:10 AM GMT
Perfect capture of a beautiful bird, Sandi. Wish that we had them on this side of the big pond as well.

Regards, Cornelius.
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.scorpie
11/27/11 1:42 PM GMT
He's a beauty.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
.Gabbels
11/27/11 1:53 PM GMT
Great capture of this red beauty.
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::Jimbobedsel
11/27/11 4:54 PM GMT
He's a handsome one, Sandi. I notice a little gray in the feathers. Does that mean anything? Just curious. Maybe an older bird? I like that shadow of the twig on the side of him too. Beautiful color a detail in this shot. Excellent, Sandi.
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::billyoneshot
11/27/11 9:05 PM GMT
The captures of this cardinal are your finest bird work yet Tiggs. Faved!
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::Zava
11/28/11 12:30 AM GMT
I love this bird. My favorite and what a showoff. He's gorgeous...but then...he knows that:)
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.elektronist
11/28/11 11:14 AM GMT
Beautiful bird and perfect capture. Looks really great in natural surroundings. The red color is very bright and beautiful.

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::danika
11/29/11 5:23 AM GMT
Magnificent capture, Sandi.
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.icedancer
11/30/11 12:32 AM GMT
Magnificent capture and such gorgeous colours and lighting. Beautiful
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::jeenie11
12/01/11 9:14 PM GMT
Great Shot. Such wonderful color and detail.
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::unclejoe85
05/17/12 8:30 AM GMT
I like this shot, nice and sharp, good DOF.
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