The subtle beauty of Mrs. Cardinal by Helen Betts

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14-Feb-2021

The subtle beauty of Mrs. Cardinal

Male cardinals may be spectacular, but I think the females are just as beautiful in their own subdued way.

Taken through the obstacle course in our neighbor’s garden that includes a Halloween skeleton as well as Christmas lights that are still up. On a Christmas tree.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly
unsharp.

DC, hopefully the 51st state, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/400s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso1600 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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bill friedlander		24-Feb-2021 16:06
Beautiful indeed. A fine detailed shot. V

Julie Oldfield		23-Feb-2021 02:39
They are graceful and the colors lovely. Well I guess they don’t have to worry about decorating for the season. V

LynnH		23-Feb-2021 00:51
I like the females too! A very nice sharp shot, despite the all season obstacles. V

Blandine Mangin		22-Feb-2021 10:19
very cute ! v

Hank Vander Velde		22-Feb-2021 03:32
Nice sharp shot of this pretty lady Helen.

Regine L.		22-Feb-2021 01:45
You are absolutely correct. She is much more subtle in appearance. V

Bill Miller		21-Feb-2021 21:41
Pretty bird, and I like the forward planning to have the Xmas tree at the ready.

Claude Gagnon		21-Feb-2021 20:34
Agree with you Helen! These females are so lovely :))

joseantonio		21-Feb-2021 18:35
they are really lovely.Great capture.V.

Dan Greenberg		21-Feb-2021 18:08
They are pretty for sure. Nice sharp capture of this one. ~V~

John Hamers		21-Feb-2021 17:54
Excellent detail in this fine capture of this cardinal V!

Tom Munson		21-Feb-2021 17:20
Terrific capture.