Fire & Ice

Samantha Dean

Fire & Ice

Bright red male Cardinal sitting in my very iced over pecan tree. Turned into a digital painting. Taken the morning following the 2007 Oklahoma Ice Storm.

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Fire & Ice by Samantha Dean
Fire & Ice by Samantha Dean
  • jewelskings

    jewelskings

    A classic!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks so much!! :-)

  • photosbylefty

    photosbylefty

    this is amazing Samantha, absolutely stunning

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks John!! Good to see you!! :-)

  • jewelskings

    jewelskings

    I’ve looked at some of you photo’s and WOW ! You’ve been a busy bee! There great!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks so much!! i really appreciate you!! :-)

  • Trevor Patterson IPA

    Trevor Patters...

    Wonderful Samantha, I’m always a little jealous of you Americans when I see one of these Cardinals (We don’t get them in Britain)

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Oh, that’s sad! They’re such beautiful birds. i’ve got tons of them at my place. They eat well as they eat the cat and the dog food besides the seed I put in the feeder for them. Thanks for the nice compliment!! Sure appreciate it!! Love your work!! :-)

  • Corina Daniela Obertas

    Corina Daniela...

    Marvellous work! Thank you for your comments!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks Corina and you’re welcome, you have lovely work!!

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Wonderful work !!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you for your lovely compliment!!! :-)

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    Super picture

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks for the nice comment and the fav!! You rock!!

  • Avril Brand

    Avril Brand

    Samantha! I predict a feature for this photo!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Well that would be cool!!! :-)

  • Christopher Birtwistle-Smith

    Christopher Bi...

    this is a beautiful treatment for a great wildlife shot…......c

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks so very much Christopher!! I very much appreciate your comment!!

  • CherilynJoy

    CherilynJoy

    Great shot. I agree with comment #1: a classic. =)

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks so much!! :-)

  • FrozenMoments

    FrozenMoments

    Very pretty, I love it =]

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks! It’s been one of my personal favs since I took it!! So glad you like it!!!

  • CazzieCreations

    CazzieCreations

    So pretty!! :)

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks hun!!! ;-)

  • Ginger  Barritt

    Ginger Barritt

    Did you know you are on page 10 as of this moment of the 7 day popular photos!! Go to ART…then to the right look at POPULAR…..the 7 days…page 10 !!! Congratulations, Newby!!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Wow!! Thanks Ginger! :-) Sure appreciate it!!

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Simply beautiful and the effect looks great

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks Trudi!! :-)

  • Samantha Dean

    Samantha Dean

    scenefinder wrote you a BubbleMail 1 minute ago:

    Thanks for your compliments. I particularly like your cardinal and ice photo.

    Got this by Bubblemail and wanted to share!!

    Thanks SceneFinder!! So appreciated!!

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    A perfect title for this great picture. I feel sorry for birds when everything is iced over. Your picture is lovely.

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you Lori for the lovely compliment!!! I don’t know how I missed your comment!!! My apologies my friend!! :-)

  • Dan Shalloe

    Dan Shalloe

    Cooooool. Brrrr…. A fantastic capture. No idea how you got this, but it’s wonderful!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks Dan for the comment!! I sure appreciate you stopping to comment!! Snuck around the corner of the house for this capture and then painted it in Photoshop!

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    very nice, excellent capture and title

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks Anthony!! I really appreciate it!! :-)

  • Braedene

    Braedene

    Would make a brill Christmas card. Love the cardinals. Liz

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks Liz!! Think I will use this one this year!! It’s gonna be a change from horses though. ;-)

  • Angel Perry

    Angel Perry

    Fantastic capture. Straight to the favs.

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Aww, thanks Angel! :-)

  • jacqi

    jacqi

    Great Chrissy card and gorgeous shot!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much dear Jacqi!! :-)

  • WayoftheWarrior

    WayoftheWarrior

    Great

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks!! :-)

  • Kerri Gallagher

    Kerri Gallagher

    This is one gorgeous image!!!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much trynaty for stopping by and for leaving the lovely comment!! :-)

  • Marleia Main

    Marleia Main

    Wow!! Beautiful work photokarazy!!! : ))

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Awww, thanks so much Marleia!! :-)

  • Jolie

    Jolie

    THis is a picture perfect holiday greeting!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks Chica!! :-)

  • Vulcan Spark Studios
  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks so much Vulcan!! :-)

  • louisegreen

    louisegreen

    It is so gorgeous…..fantastic work!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks Louise!! :-)

  • DWarren

    DWarren

    What a beautiful sight and capture!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks a bunch Dyle!! :-)

  • AngieBel

    AngieBel

    Very beautiful…fantastic processing: not overdone – perfectly done!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Oh my, what a generous compliment. :-) Thank you very much!

  • Janell Rufiange

    Janell Rufiange

    love the tree and the bird and great shot!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much!! :-)

  • Lori Morris

    Lori Morris

    I can’t say anymore than what others have said….it truly is a beautiful piece.

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much Lori!! Truly appreciated!! :-)

  • Laoghaire

    Laoghaire

    I voted for this one! Beautiful shot.

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much Laoghaire!! I really appreciate it!! :-)

  • catnip addict manor

    catnip addict ...

    this is just stunning. i shall call it “red bird on ice”, sounds like a drink. lol!!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks!! Yes it does!! Love it!! :-)

  • Wanda Raines

    Wanda Raines

    Beautiful Beautiful!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much Wanda!! :-)

  • Jayne Logan

    Jayne Logan

    Gorgeous …!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks a bunch Jayne!! :-)

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    I just love the contrast! Great shot/work!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much!! :-)

  • sleepyeyedrar

    sleepyeyedrar

    Instant fav ~ just gorgeous

  • sleepyeyedrar

    sleepyeyedrar

    Oh wow I just gotta say it again “Absolutely Gorgeous….would make a very NICE Christmas card…..

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Gee thanks!! blush I Truly appreciate your comment!! :-)

  • mekea

    mekea

    So beautiful Samantha!! Wonderful work!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much my dear!! :-)

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Great picture! Perfect title!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Many thanks Stephen!! :-)

  • carpenter777

    carpenter777

    gorgeous

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much carpenter777!! You comment is most definitely appreciated!! :-)

  • Sherry Osborn

    Sherry Osborn

    Ok now! These guys ALWAYS Fly away so quick. All the pretty colored birds do that to me.. He must be frozen to the branch.. LOL…

    Excellent job hun!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks!! I snuck around the corner of the house and zoomed in on him!! :-)

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    FABULOUS

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much Linda!! :-)

  • Michal Havel

    Michal Havel

    Very nice!!! It is real christmas treat!!! :-)

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much Michal!! Merry Christmas!! :-)

  • Vonnie Murfin

    Vonnie Murfin

    Congratulations on your win!! This is a great picture!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you Vonnie!! Woohoo!! What a great surprise to have won this challenge!! :-)

  • steppeland

    steppeland

    Awesome! [clap] Congrats with the win!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you, thank you steppeland!!! :-)

  • Martin E. Morris

    Martin E. Morris

    Congratulations.An impressive image!!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Many thanks Martin!! I truly appreciate your comment!!! :-)

  • Marleia Main

    Marleia Main

    Gorgeous capture!! Congrats on your win Samantha!! Well deserved!!!! : )

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much Marleia!!! The win was very unexpected and so appreciated!! :-)

  • mnkreations

    mnkreations

    Beautiful~ Congrats on the Avatar challenge win!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much!! Your comment is greatly appreciated!!! :-)

  • Blair Wainman

    Blair Wainman

    This is such a beautiful capture! Congratulations on winning the challenge!!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much Blair!! I truly appreciate your comment and the fave!! :-)

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    So pretty – a wonderful image!!!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much!! :-)

  • cara53

    cara53

    Congratulations! A very beautiful picture.

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you bunches Cara!! Your comment is very appreciated!! :-)

  • Kim Cinnamon

    Kim Cinnamon

    What a beautiful shot. Congrats on the challenge win

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much Kim and thanks for the fave!! :-)

  • Karen Checca

    Karen Checca

    Congratulations on avatar win! :) Karen

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much Karen!! I’m totally jazzed! :-)

  • ldeiter78

    ldeiter78

    Very nice!!! Congrats!!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks a bunch!! :-)

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    excellent

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you hun!! ;-)

  • valzart

    valzart

    This is outstanding work sweetheART congratz on ur featurez ;} hugglez

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much my dear bubblefriend!! Thanks for the fave too!! You are wonderful!! :-)

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn

    Congratulations from all my heart. Great avatar for January

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much Meeli!!! Your compliment and fave are truly appreciated!! Have a very Happy and Prosperous New Year!! :-)

  • bdazzled

    bdazzled

    Beautiful work :-)

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much my friend!! :-)

  • bdazzled

    bdazzled

    Hope you had a lovely Christmas :-))

  • Samantha Dean replied

    We had all the children and grandchildren here over this holiday!! It was very nice!! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas as well!! :-)

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson

    Congratulations on winning the January avatar challenge in the All that is Nature Group Samantha. I love cardinals and this is such a lovely image!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Many thanks Renee!! I still can’t believe it!! There are so many very talented artists here!! It is an amazing honor and I am very pleased!! :-)

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Congratulations on your excellent image and winning Avatar for the month of january in All that is Nature.

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much Rosalie!! :-)

  • Susan Kimball

    Susan Kimball

    Congrats on your win, well deserved!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much Susan!! :-)

  • Sherry Osborn

    Sherry Osborn

    Congrats hun!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you my dear!! :-)

  • DiEtte Henderson

    DiEtte Henderson

    Beautiful image and perfect title. Nicely done.

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much DiEtte!! :-)

  • KLiu

    KLiu

    beautiful, I sure miss seeing Cardinals—none here

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you Kliu!! :-)

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Congratulations Samantha.:-)

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks Tom!! :-)

  • EmeraldSun

    EmeraldSun

    Absolutely beautiful capture—-Bea :D)

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks a bunch Bea!! :-)

  • gabryshak

    gabryshak

    congrats on winning a coveted avatar spot!!! that is sooooooooo sweet
    and a wonderful, exciting image!!!
    ♥t

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks gabryshak!! It is still sinking in!! Just can’t believe it!! :)

  • Steve  Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Beautiful capture. The contrast between the bird and its background smokes. Well taken.

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you Steve for the very generous compliment!! Much appreciated!! :-)

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Brilliant shot!! Nice that something good can come of such icky weather too!! Congrats on your feature and the win!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks a bunch Wendi!! Have to find the beauty in the face of such devastation!! Thanks again!! :-)

  • Yool

    Yool

    Superb shot and many congratz on the avatar win well deserved!!!!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much Yool!! Your comment is so appreciated!! :-)

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Fabulous shot Samantha!!! Congratulations on having your beautiful work chosen for Avatar!! :o)

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Awwww! Thanks blossom for the wonderful compliment!! I sure appreciate it!! :-)

  • cdudak

    cdudak

    Congrats on your win. This is a beautiful shot of this cardinal and the ice coated branchs, instant favorite…...Kay

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you Kay for the wonderful compliment and the fave!! You are very appreciated!! :-)

  • mlynnd

    mlynnd

    Awesome.

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks so much mlynnd!! :-)

  • Arie van der Wijst

    Arie van der W...

    Beautiful capture and congrats on winning the challenge!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much Arie!!! I appreciate your comment very much!! :-)

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    What a wonderful image to view.. So good of you to do this Samantha.. Beauty..
    Chuck…

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Why thank you Chuck!! I am so happy that you like it!! :-)

  • Corina Daniela Obertas

    Corina Daniela...

    Is marvellous Samantha! Congratulations for winning the January Avatar Challenge!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much Corina!! It is greatly appreciated!! :-)

  • denise romano

    denise romano

    congrats on the avatar win and beautiful shot too : )

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much Denise! :-)

  • maxy

    maxy

    Congratulations on this very stunning and amazing shot! I love it!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you Maxy! :-)

  • malina

    malina

    congrats !!! great colors n stunning capture !!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you Malina! :-)

  • Ronee van Deemter

    Ronee van Deemter

    This is a great shot! Congratulations – I find it incredibly hard to capture birds because they don’t seem to sit still for long enough to take a decent photo.

  • Samantha Dean replied

    LOL Thanks! That’s how I feel about children! :-)

  • Jolie

    Jolie

    Congratulations Sam on the avatar of the month pic!
    Well deserved & what a wonderful representation rolling into the new year!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks Jolie!! I sure appreciate your comment! :-)

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    stunning deserves feature

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you mikeboy!!

  • WayoftheWarrior

    WayoftheWarrior

    excellent

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks Tony! :-)

  • Leo  Head

    Leo Head

    BIG CONGRATS BEAUTIFULL IMAGE

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much Leo!! :-)

  • junebug076

    junebug076

    What a beautiful capture…...love this…...DJ

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much DJ!! :-)

  • mikej

    mikej

    A big Congrats Samantha, Such an awesome capture!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much mikej! I truly appreciate your lovely comment!! :-)

  • Debra  James Percival

    Debra James P...

    Wow! This is really beautiful. I hope your pecan tree is OK.

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks Debra!! We lost several limbs during the ice storm but the trees have survived so far! Thank goodness!! Thanks again!! ;-)

  • Carla Jensen

    Carla Jensen

    Fantastic capture! and great title ,fits so well WTG, Samantha
    can i ask you a question…. I am a newbie and I was wondering how ya’ll get you photo to show up on the side like you have the photo on the card here to the side?? Thanks for any info you can share with me on this , Carla

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you for the nice comment!! I very much appreciate it and am glad you like my work!! Welcome to BubbleLand, the Bubble Zone!!!! You are now a bubbler…...... LOL I will send you a b-mail with the instructions!!! Nice to meet you! :-)

  • Carla Jensen

    Carla Jensen

    thank you for the warm welcome ! And for helping me out with the info as well !! Nice to meet you to :) Carla

  • Laoghaire

    Laoghaire

    I keep coming back to look at this picture – it is incredible.

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Gee thanks my new friend!! I really appreciate it!! :-)

  • mgrffths

    mgrffths

    Hi first time visitor to your site!! I love this image!! Fantastic work!! An instant favorite!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Hi Mike!! Thanks for visiting!! Glad you like my work! :) Thank you for the fave!! :)

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Beautiful capture, an instant favorite!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you my dear!! ;-)

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Great tittle too!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Muchas Gracias!!!! :-)

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    What a gorgeous image!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much Jan!!! :-)

  • Cathy Cale

    Cathy Cale

    LOVE THIS, CONGRATS!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much Cathy!! I truly appreciate your comment and am so glad you like him!! :-)

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    fabulous ~ in every way xx

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much Linda!! I truly appreciate your comment!! :-)

  • Laoghaire

    Laoghaire

    it’s going to win again! I tell you, hands down, this is the best shot I have seen….

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate it! :-)

  • Cheryl Dunning

    Cheryl Dunning

    very beautiful! and thanks for the compliment

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much Cheryl and you’re welcome!! Thanks for visiting my gallery and thanks for the faves!!!! Very much appreciated!! :-)

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    Fantastic image, what a gorgeous little chap he is

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much Lyn!!! :-)

  • Jo Hoden   "C'est la Vie"

    Jo Hoden "C'...

    Fbulous image,he is a hansome chappie….

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks so much my friend!!! Thank you for the fave too!! I sure appreciate you Jo!! :-)

  • Paul Gibbons

    Paul Gibbons

    Fabulous image, great work.

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much Paul!!! :-)

  • sleepyeyedrar

    sleepyeyedrar

    I know I know I have already commented on this one but it is so good….I love it…..Amazing Sam just amazingly beautiful

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Awww!! Thanks so much my friend!! I truly do appreciate it and am so glad you like him!! :-)

  • connieinwi

    connieinwi

    Gorgeous shot! Love it

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much Connie!! :-)

  • LynnH64

    LynnH64

    Fabulous!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks Lynn!! :-)

  • Bradley  Nichol

    Bradley Nichol

    Splendid work and looks nice with the colored pencil effect.

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much Bradley!!! Didn’t use colored pencil though. :-)

  • Avril Brand

    Avril Brand

    Stunning work!!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much Avril my dear!!! :-)

  • marilu

    marilu

    Great find & Excellent capture!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much and thanks for the fave!!! :-)

  • VaLover

    VaLover

    Beautiful what a great shot love it!!!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much Stacey!! :-)

  • Steve  Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    I just saw this on the challenge page at All that is Nature. It is just a stellar shot. I think you should add it to other groups. Its more than just a bird shot. Very well taken.

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much Steve for the vote of confidence!! I really appreciate it and am so glad you like this shot!!! :-)

  • Jim Harmon

    Jim Harmon

    Awesome capture. The colors and the soft feathers contrasting with all the ice is great.

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much Jim for such a generous compliment!!! I am grateful!!! :-)

  • Larry Trupp

    Larry Trupp

    Just a gorgeous capture, I commend on your work here, love the color, clarity and the detail

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Many, Many thanks Larry!!! I truly appreciate your comment!!! :-)

  • Rachel Stickney

    Rachel Stickney

    Beautiful image! Love the ice and that cardinal just pops!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks you so much Rachel!! So sorry I missed your comment!! :-)

  • mgrffths

    mgrffths

    Hi Samantha! Congrats on the win of the challenge event! THis is beautiful!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks so much Mike!!! I am still in shock!! I really appreciate your comment Mike!!! :-)

  • Tammera

    Tammera

    a fabulous fav..!!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much Tammera!!!! Very much appreciated!!! ;-)

  • van049

    van049

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Many, many thanks and thank you for the fave as well!!! Much appreciated!!! :-)

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    Superb!!!!! I can’t help but think “cold feet” ;o)

  • Samantha Dean replied

    I know what ya mean!! :) Our home is all electric and of course we lost power. Fortunately we have a fireplace so we were able to block off all rooms except the front room. We and all our critters (except the horses :) ) stayed in there. It made things very snuggy! Thanks for the comment Krys!!!! Very appreciated!!! :-)

  • Tammera

    Tammera

    The cardinals are going to the SuperBowl….this should be Featured there!!!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    I agree!!! :) Playing the Steelers….who woulda thought? :)

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    fantastic shot, and great treatment well done :)) k

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Many thanks Kristina my dear!!!! I truly appreciate it!!! :-)

  • clizzio

    clizzio

    Awesome!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you!!! :-)

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Love it! Its perfect tittle!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you hun!!! :-)

  • Blair Wainman

    Blair Wainman

    Fantastic image and title! Congratulations on a well-deserved win!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much Blair!!! :-)

  • David Parkin

    David Parkin

    I absolutely love this photograph.

    I’m sure I have used it in one of my videos, can’t think which one just now lol

    Well done on winning the competition my friend, you so deserve it :-)

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks David!! :-)

  • camerahappy

    camerahappy

    Increadble capture!!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks so much!!! :-)

  • MattGranz

    MattGranz

    screaming good stuff… which in translation means it’s so good I have to scream… (the neighbors aren’t gonna like the next ten minutes).

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much Matt!!! Glad it could make you scream!! :-)

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Congratulations again Samantha on having your beautiful work chosen as the winning entry in the Amateur Photographer’s Association challenge ‘Free As A Bird’ – So deserving!!! :o)

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Many, many thanks blossom!!! I am truly honored!!! :-)

  • EmeraldSun

    EmeraldSun

    Congratulations on your winning the challenge!-WOnderful CAPTURE!!!!!!!!-Hugzzz—Bea :D))XX

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks so much my dear Bea!!!! Very much appreciated!!!! xoxoxox :-)

  • BarbL

    BarbL

    Congratulations on your win….exceptional capture and so appropriately named! Good Job!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much Barb!!!! :-)

  • shadyuk

    shadyuk

    Absolutely Fantastic !

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Awwww…..thanks a bunch!!! :-)

  • novamarkina

    novamarkina

    Great!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much!!! :-)

  • Mark  Allen

    Mark Allen

    Congratulations on your feature

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much!!! :-)

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely work

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much!!! :-)

  • windwalker

    windwalker

    Absolutely stunning

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much windwalker!!!! I truly appreciate it!!! :-)

  • Mitchell Grosky

    Mitchell Grosky

    Lovely work, Samantha! I love how the red contrasts with all the white! I’m always trying to attract cardinals to my Massachusetts back yard, but I only get a few each year—-mostly blue jays, sparrows, finches, and chickadees! Any suggestions? Mitch

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks a bunch Mitch!!! Believe it or not, I have tons of cardinals and I think the reason there are so many is because of our outdoor dogs and cat. There is always dog food and cat food out and they eat it. Preferring that over the bird seed and bread crumbs I throw out. It’s too funny!! :-)

  • eelsblueEllen

    eelsblueEllen

    Great title. A+

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much!!!! Your comment is truly appreciated!!! :-)

  • Fern Design

    Fern Design

    Oh my how beautiful!! love it..

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much and thank you for the fave!!! :-)

  • shanemcgowan

    shanemcgowan

    awwww well done samantha sweetie:—))))))

  • Samantha Dean replied

    blush Thank you Shane!!! :-)

  • aussiedi

    aussiedi

    An amazing capture Samantha, love the brilliant red contrast against the snow and ice. well done.. Di

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Well thank you very much Di!!! :-)

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey

    Lovely shot Samantha!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much Brian!!! Truly appreciated!!!! :-)

  • ej29

    ej29

    This is just such a beautiful photo….The whole feel of the photo came together perfect….That doesn’t happen often!!!! Very well done !!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much my friend!!! I really appreciate you taking the time to view and comment!!! :-)

  • Tim Sanders

    Tim Sanders

    Fantastic

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much Tim!!!! I really appreciate your comment!!!! :-)

  • Angel Perry

    Angel Perry

    Wow! WOW! WOW!!!! LOVE IT in every way! Perfect!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you Angel!!! I really appreciate your generous compliment!!!! :-)

  • malina

    malina

    stunning !!! she looks cool in the ice !!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you Malina!!!! :-)

  • francesm

    francesm

    red regal and cold looking…great shot////francesm

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much francesm!!!! I really appreciate your comment!!!! :-)

  • Tracy Faught

    Tracy Faught

    Samantha, this is so beautiful! That red just pops out! Gorgeous my dear! LOVE it!! :p

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much my friend!!!! So glad you like this one!!!! :-)

  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom


    Congratulations, Samantha. I love this!!! Mary-Ann

  • Samantha Dean replied

    OOOOOooooooo thank you, thank you, thank you Mary-Ann!!!!! I am so happy and truly honored!!!! :-)

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Congrats Samantha!! well done.

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you very much Wendi!!!! I really appreciate your comment!!!! :-)

  • Rachel Stickney

    Rachel Stickney

    Congratulations on your feature! I’m happy to see this beautiful image in the spotlight!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Many, many thanks Rachel for your wonderful comment!!!!! :-)

  • Nada  Pantle

    Nada Pantle

    that’s amazing – something i would NEVER see here. beautiful!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so very much Nada!!! I am so glad you have been able to see these beauties through the lens!!!! :-)

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    wonderful image, congrats on top 10

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much, I am truly honored by your comment and the top ten placing!!!! :-)

  • ROUBLE RUST

    ROUBLE RUST

    STUNNING

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Awww…...Thanks!!!! For the comment and the fave!!!! :-)

  • Azzurra

    Azzurra

    OHHHHH what a cuteyyyy

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you for the comment Azzurra!!!! :-)

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    awesome;

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so much Scott for cruising my works and commenting on them!!!! I am so grateful and glad there was something to catch your eye!!!! Thanks!!! :-)

  • PattyB46

    PattyB46

    This photo is absolutely beautiful. Cardinals are my favorite birds & this is to be placed as one of my favorites!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Many, many thanks Patty!!!! Thank you for the fave as well!!!! I am very glad you like him!!!!! :-)

  • layveena

    layveena

    that is awsome, i love the blurry effect, ;D

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you for the comment layvenna!!!! :-)

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    beautiful image and i love the title
    shares the title of one of my favorite poems

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so very much Shoaib!!!! I am glad you like it!!!! I think sometimes a title can really make an image, glad you like this one!!!!! :-)

  • maxy

    maxy

    This is amazing and soooooo beautiful! The red really stands out but the shine from the ice gives this the perfect balance for one very unusual shot – I love it!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so very much for this wonderful comment maxy!!!! Much appreciated!!!! :-)

  • laurav

    laurav

    Beautiful!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks laurav!!!! :-)

  • Adam Gormley

    Adam Gormley

    WOW Samantha, this is nothing short of brilliant! Well titled too, so dramatic :)

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Wow! Thanks Adam for such a lovely comment!!!!! :-)

  • Patty Boyte

    Patty Boyte

    Congratulations on your Top Ten, what a stunning image!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks Patty!!! I’m so excited about the win!!!! :-)

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    Glad to see the one that beat me was the one I voted for
    Congratulations on your win

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Why thank you mikebov for the congrats and the vote!!!! :)

  • eelsblueEllen

    eelsblueEllen

    WINNER!! Mood & Ambience group
    Ice challenge!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Woohooo!!!! Thanks for the comment!!!! :-)

  • laurav

    laurav

    Beautiful capture!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thanks laurav and thanks for the fave!!!! :-)

  • IRISHPIX

    IRISHPIX

    This is smashing stuff Samantha~~

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you Irishpix!!!! Love the graphic!!!! :-)

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    gorgeous so very well done :)) k

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you my friend!!!!! :-)

  • David  Hibberd

    David Hibberd

    Thanks for sharing Samantha. This is a sight I am not likely to see around my neck of the woods. Very well done.
    Davo

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Why thank you and you’re welcome!!!! :-)

  • Angel Gold

    Angel Gold

    Gorgeous. The red just pops out at you

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Why thank you Miss Angel!!!! :-)

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria

    This is not a regular capture… this is pure ART!!! so beautiful!!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you Lorena for the generous compliment and the fave!!! I am most grateful!!!!! :-)

  • Gorandos

    Gorandos

    mesmerizing!

  • Samantha Dean replied

    Thank you so very much Gorandos!!!! :-)

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