Cardinal ~ Male

LjMaxx

Cardinal ~ Male

Red Cardinal hanging out in on a branch at my home. It is quite rich in bird species in this area… The birds also appear a bit larger to me from this region compared to the same speicies I have seen thru other parts of the country.

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Ct. New England
Nikon D60 55~200
Oct. 2008

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Cardinal ~ Male by LjMaxx
Cardinal ~ Male by LjMaxx
  • bill  oneil

    bill oneil

    Wow, this is beautiful Lj, what a pretty coloured bird..

  • LjMaxx replied

    He was doing a sitting for me.. lol. Thanks Bill.. :)

  • ian taylor

    ian taylor

    WHAT A POSE ,THE SHOW OFF .

  • LjMaxx replied

    Yeah.. His nails look freshly sharpened too.. Thanks for commenting MWP..

  • Glenna Walker

    Glenna Walker

    He is gorgeous…great shot LJ!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Isnt he a handsome bird. So vibrant. Thanks Glenna.. :)

  • Victoria Sheldon

    Victoria Sheldon

    Gorgeous Bird Lj. Love his color!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Victoria. Hope u r well & good..

  • Edith Farrell

    Edith Farrell

    You got an amazing shot of this cardinal!

  • LjMaxx replied

    He was posing I swear.. lol. Thanks E..

  • Cheryl Dunning

    Cheryl Dunning

    wow..what a shot!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Cheryl.. :)

  • Charles Dobbs Photography

    Charles Dobbs ...

    Great shot LJ!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Charles. T.Y. so much.. :)

  • CanDuCreations

    CanDuCreations

    Outstanding work

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hey there CDC… Thanks so much for this comment.. Your very kind. :)

  • Susan Bergstrom

    Susan Bergstrom

    Stunning…Perfect Capture!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Susan. A joy to watch these birds here. I appreciate your comment.. :)

  • melant1017

    melant1017

    Awesome Capture LJ, I love it :) I am still trying to get a photo of a male cardinal like this, one day I will, maybe? :) GREAT WORK!!!

    -Antonio

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Antonio.. Thanks so muchh.. Yours will be next.. :)

  • joan warburton

    joan warburton

    A true sign of winter. Beautiful!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Yes.. it is.. Might snow tomorrow.. I myself dont love it all so much but… thats New England.. T.Y. Joan..

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    Hey Lj this is a beauty I bet its a male. A wonderful shot

  • LjMaxx replied

    T.Y. Anthony.. Yes.. A male.. all solid with the most coloring.. :)

  • Michael Beers

    Michael Beers

    WOW!!
    I love the red theses birds are beautiful.
    great shot Lj

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Michael. T.Y.!!! You should see it when the tree is full of them both male & female.. Gorgeous to see..

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    wonderful shot, so pretty

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    wonderful shot, so pretty

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thank you Luda.. very much,. :)

  • Kate Adams

    Kate Adams

    Wow!! stunning capture Lj!!!..beautiful clarity and focus..love the glint in the eye.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Kate! I tried my best with the few seconds I had before flight..

  • Jonice

    Jonice

    Lj..what a stunning bird he is. Awesome job with this one. Jonice

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Jonice.. Thanks so much..:)

  • jesika

    jesika

    he’s definitely watching you watch HIM! Super shot, such a handsome bird
    j

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi J,. He was.. Curious I think.. Thanks so much for the comment. :)

  • thepaintedsoul

    thepaintedsoul

    Hey Lj, this is a fine capture of a cardinal. Love the expression of this poor bird. Seems to have been wary or frightened. Cheers!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Yes he does have that look.. I think he was wondering what the heck all the clicking was all about.. Thanks for leaving a comment.. :)

  • John Hooton

    John Hooton

    Nice shot LJ. Is that his best side? ;-))

  • LjMaxx replied

    It is his best side it seems.. lol. then he required approval of the shot before posting…..... yada yada yada.. Models.. humm.. :)

  • AndyGii

    AndyGii

    What a beaut bird. Nice shot too

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Andy..

  • HenkStolk

    HenkStolk

    like it

  • LjMaxx replied

    Glad that you do. Thanks..:)

  • Robert Woods

    Robert Woods

    LM,
    See if you can get him to come to my house, I’d like a turn…lol
    Great Job
    Bob

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi RObert.. I will do just that.. Doing it now.. Yor turn soon.. Thanks so much for leaving this comment.. :)

  • Alleycatsgarden

    Alleycatsgarden

    complimentary colours – this is really vivd – great shot

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi ACG.. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate it. :)

  • Gregg Williams

    Gregg Williams

    Great capture, they always know you are there, and keep a close eye on you. But in time they get used to you and your camera.

  • LjMaxx replied

    I was very very quiet too. Then the clicking started and whoa.. His attention was sparked.. Thanks Gregg.. Working on my bkgrds this week.. :)

  • jadeast

    jadeast

    Excellent image LJ, these birds are usually very skittish around here

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Jade. They can be,. This one a bit less but I was abit away from him..

  • Carol  Lewsley

    Carol Lewsley

    lovely capture lj

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Cazz.. very much too. :)

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Lj, splendid capture!! :>)

  • Deidre Cripwell

    Deidre Cripwell

    Beautiful – love the colours

  • LjMaxx replied

    So good to se your name here Deidre.. Thanks so much ..

  • Lynn Bawden

    Lynn Bawden

    Great capture of this cardinal. We don’t see this bird out here much…Lynn

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Lynn.. I sure see alot of them here.. Thanks for commenting too. :)

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Gorgeous shot LJ. My sister loves cardinals!

  • LjMaxx replied

    I can see why.. They are delightful to watch.. Sometimes.. I will have a dozen or more at one time on this tree. Ok.. ok. they like the peanut butter soet the most.. Thanks Al..

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Beautiful shot, what a lovely bird !

  • LjMaxx replied

    Good morning Sylvia. Thanks. He is a goos looking bird..

  • Leon  Walker

    Leon Walker

    He’s a friend of mine. Comes to visit almost from a nearby tree everyday.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Does he.. You are as lucky as I then.. He is here now.. :)

  • Barb Leopold

    Barb Leopold

    what a beautiful bird, lovely shot!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Barb.. Thanks so much for commenting on him. I do appreciate it.. :)

  • Doreen

    Doreen

    Beautiful Cardinal ! ! ! A rare sight here.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks.. Here they are common.. Many birds here to see.. Like everywhere I guess. huh.. lol. Thanks!

  • LindaMcCarthy

    LindaMcCarthy

    Terrific shot and such a beautiful subject! Excellent.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Linda.. :)

  • Kasia  Kotlarska

    Kasia Kotlarska

    Lovely!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Kasia.. Many Thanks to you..:)

  • Carol Barona

    Carol Barona

    Gorgeous! Lovely detail.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Carol.. T.Y.!

  • WayoftheWarrior

    WayoftheWarrior

    Gorgeous

  • RoddyM

    RoddyM

    beaut shot !

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Roddy. Thanks so much for leaving a comment on this.. :)

  • macabrecat

    macabrecat

    I love cardinals, gorgeous capture!! :D

  • LjMaxx replied

    Me too.. Thanks so much… :)

  • Josette21

    Josette21

    Wow,,,he is actually posing for you! Sharp focus, clarity of detail and sumptuous color…all works in a splendid composition….you are truly an artist, LJ!

  • LjMaxx replied

    As are you Josette… So good to have you here too.. Thanks…:)

  • photosbylefty

    photosbylefty

    excelent capture Lj, such vivid color and super detail!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi John. Isnt he a beauty.. Ahh,. He stayed 4 a few min. too. Thanks so much for commenting on him :)

  • WallHangerPhoto

    WallHangerPhoto

    Great zoomed in capture of this cardinal :-)

    :-)smiley Paul
    http://public.fotki.com/smileatu/

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Paul.. Thanks so much for the comment.. I waas really quite close to him… lucky me huh.. :)

  • saleire

    saleire

    Adore these birds!! The colours are so rich and vibrant aren’t they…...gorgeous!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thannks Sal.. I love these birds.. I bribe them regularly.. :)

  • Sekans

    Sekans

    This is just fantastic!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thank you Jonathon Lee.. Much appreciation for you commenting on this…:)

  • David Lade

    David Lade

    A brilliant portrait LJ. Nice and sharp and you just can’t beat the red and green combination!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi David.. Thanks so much for this comment.. I am pleased you took a look.. Its like a christmas bird to me.. :)

  • Tamara  Kenneally

    Tamara Kenneally

    Beautiful with such detail!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks so much for stopping by on this one Tamara.. Much aprpeciation to you..:)

  • Scott Bricker

    Scott Bricker

    another excellent shot; looks like you could touch it

  • LjMaxx replied

    I just love this bird. He responds well to bribery food bits.. T.Y…:)

  • Larry Llewellyn

    Larry Llewellyn

    Good one… I chase these babies to get a good shot!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Larry.. Thanks so much for this comment.. I too chase about… lol… :)

  • John Wright

    John Wright

    Beautiful capture! Great color, light and depth of field.

  • LjMaxx

    LjMaxx

    Hi John.. Thanks so much for this comment.. I appreciate it.. :)

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    Great take!

    Congrats on your feature. Well deserved!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Earth Gipsy… So pleased to read this.. T.Y… :)

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp

    CONGRATULATIONS! THIS GREAT CAPTURE IS FEATURED IN ALPHABET SOUP!
    Please enter your image into the Best of C Challenge!
    Marie ~ Host

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Marie.. Thanks you.. How very cool this is to read.. Will do so right away.. T.Y.. :)

  • zooreka

    zooreka

    Lovely – Think I saw a few in the Rainforest a few years back….

  • Leon  Walker

    Leon Walker

    I have always been fascinated by cardinals… Don’t know why. This is a fantastic shot!!!
    Are you sure it’s a male??? Is he red enough? lol… Nice work!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Me too Leon.. Love the colorful birds.. Yes.. Male.. I saw all the fems surround him.. :) T.Y..

  • wildrider58

    wildrider58

    Wow, this is beautiful

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi W.R. Thanks so much for taking a look at my Cardinal.. I appreciate it..:)

  • x- pose Klaus Wanjek

    x- pose Klaus ...

    Nature is beautiful, and you capture it!!!!

  • Ginny York

    Ginny York

    Excellent photography LJ! Your birds are presented so beautifully! Full of wonderful color and such awesome detail. Love this one. Instant fav!!

  • Jeff Ore

    Jeff Ore

    Great shot

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