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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
(27,249 posts)1. What a magnificent photo!
Thank you for posting it.
Mousetoescamper
(6,409 posts)3. Thanks and you're welcome!
CaliforniaPeggy
(154,636 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
(6,409 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
(154,636 posts)5. When I'm shooting birds (rarely these days!) I prefer them sitting, looking beautiful!

Mousetoescamper
(6,409 posts)6. They seldom cooperate.
Mousetoescamper
(6,409 posts)7. A few seconds later.

CaliforniaPeggy
(154,636 posts)8. Now here you have an excellent example of a bird not cooperating!
Hey, we take what we can get!
Bayard
(26,159 posts)9. There's your next xmas card

Mousetoescamper
(6,409 posts)10. Good suggestion!

HeartsCanHope
(1,163 posts)11. Beautiful photo!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Mousetoescamper
(6,409 posts)13. Thanks and you're welcome!
Solly Mack
(95,376 posts)12. So pretty!
Mousetoescamper
(6,409 posts)14. Thanks!