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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jewelskings
A classic!
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks so much!! :-)
photosbylefty
this is amazing Samantha, absolutely stunning
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks John!! Good to see you!! :-)
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 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...
Marvellous work! Thank you for your comments!
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks Corina and you’re welcome, you have lovely work!!
Sensiworld
Wonderful work !!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you for your lovely compliment!!! :-)
FelicityB
Super picture
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks for the nice comment and the fav!! You rock!!
Avril Brand
Samantha! I predict a feature for this photo!
Samantha Dean replied
Well that would be cool!!! :-)
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
Great shot. I agree with comment #1: a classic. =)
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks so much!! :-)
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
So pretty!! :)

Samantha Dean replied
Thanks hun!!! ;-)
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
Simply beautiful and the effect looks great
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks Trudi!! :-)
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
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
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
very nice, excellent capture and title
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks Anthony!! I really appreciate it!! :-)
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
Fantastic capture. Straight to the favs.
Samantha Dean replied
Aww, thanks Angel! :-)
jacqi
Great Chrissy card and gorgeous shot!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you very much dear Jacqi!! :-)
WayoftheWarrior
Great
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks!! :-)
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
Wow!! Beautiful work photokarazy!!! : ))
Samantha Dean replied
Awww, thanks so much Marleia!! :-)
Jolie
THis is a picture perfect holiday greeting!
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks Chica!! :-)
Vulcan Spark S...
nice
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks so much Vulcan!! :-)
louisegreen
It is so gorgeous…..fantastic work!
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks Louise!! :-)
DWarren
What a beautiful sight and capture!!
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks a bunch Dyle!! :-)
AngieBel
Very beautiful…fantastic processing: not overdone – perfectly done!
Samantha Dean replied
Oh my, what a generous compliment. :-) Thank you very much!
Janell Rufiange
love the tree and the bird and great shot!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so much!! :-)
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
I voted for this one! Beautiful shot.
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so much Laoghaire!! I really appreciate it!! :-)
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
Beautiful Beautiful!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so much Wanda!! :-)
JayneLogan
Gorgeous …!
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks a bunch Jayne!! :-)
RavenSoul
I just love the contrast! Great shot/work!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you very much!! :-)
sleepyeyedrar
Instant fav ~ just gorgeous
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
So beautiful Samantha!! Wonderful work!!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you very much my dear!! :-)
Stephen Thomas
Great picture! Perfect title!
Samantha Dean replied
Many thanks Stephen!! :-)
carpenter777
gorgeous
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you very much carpenter777!! You comment is most definitely appreciated!! :-)
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
FABULOUS
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so much Linda!! :-)
Michal Havel
Very nice!!! It is real christmas treat!!! :-)
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you very much Michal!! Merry Christmas!! :-)
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
Awesome! [clap] Congrats with the win!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you, thank you steppeland!!! :-)
Martin E. Morris
Congratulations.An impressive image!!!
Samantha Dean replied
Many thanks Martin!! I truly appreciate your comment!!! :-)
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
Beautiful~ Congrats on the Avatar challenge win!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so much!! Your comment is greatly appreciated!!! :-)
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
So pretty – a wonderful image!!!!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you very much!! :-)
cara53
Congratulations! A very beautiful picture.
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you bunches Cara!! Your comment is very appreciated!! :-)
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
Congratulations on avatar win! :) Karen
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you very much Karen!! I’m totally jazzed! :-)
ldeiter78
Very nice!!! Congrats!!!
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks a bunch!! :-)
linda858100
excellent
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you hun!! ;-)
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
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
Beautiful work :-)
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so much my friend!! :-)
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
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
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
Congrats on your win, well deserved!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so much Susan!! :-)
Sherry Osborn
Congrats hun!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you my dear!! :-)
DiEtte Henderson
Beautiful image and perfect title. Nicely done.
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you very much DiEtte!! :-)
KLiu
beautiful, I sure miss seeing Cardinals—none here
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you Kliu!! :-)
Tom Newman
Congratulations Samantha.:-)
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks Tom!! :-)
EmeraldSun
Absolutely beautiful capture
—-Bea :D)
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks a bunch Bea!! :-)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Awesome.
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks so much mlynnd!! :-)
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
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...
Is marvellous Samantha! Congratulations for winning the January Avatar Challenge!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you very much Corina!! It is greatly appreciated!! :-)
denise romano
congrats on the avatar win and beautiful shot too : )
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so much Denise! :-)
maxy
Congratulations on this very stunning and amazing shot! I love it!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you Maxy! :-)
malina
congrats !!! great colors n stunning capture !!!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you Malina! :-)
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
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
stunning deserves feature
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you mikeboy!!
WayoftheWarrior
excellent
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks Tony! :-)
Leo Head
BIG CONGRATS BEAUTIFULL IMAGE
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you very much Leo!! :-)
junebug076
What a beautiful capture…...love this…...DJ
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so much DJ!! :-)
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 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
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
thank you for the warm welcome ! And for helping me out with the info as well !! Nice to meet you to :) Carla
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
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
Beautiful capture, an instant favorite!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you my dear!! ;-)
Waleska Luker
Great tittle too!
Samantha Dean replied
Muchas Gracias!!!! :-)
Jan Piller
What a gorgeous image!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so much Jan!!! :-)
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
fabulous ~ in every way xx
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you very much Linda!! I truly appreciate your comment!! :-)
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
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
Fantastic image, what a gorgeous little chap he is
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so much Lyn!!! :-)
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
Fabulous image, great work.
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you very much Paul!!! :-)
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
Gorgeous shot! Love it
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you very much Connie!! :-)
LynnH64
Fabulous!
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks Lynn!! :-)
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
Stunning work!!!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you very much Avril my dear!!! :-)
marilu
Great find & Excellent capture!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so much and thanks for the fave!!! :-)
VaLover
Beautiful what a great shot love it!!!!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you very much Stacey!! :-)
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
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
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
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
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
a fabulous fav..!!!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so much Tammera!!!! Very much appreciated!!! ;-)
van049
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Samantha Dean replied
Many, many thanks and thank you for the fave as well!!! Much appreciated!!! :-)
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
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
fantastic shot, and great treatment well done :)) k
Samantha Dean replied
Many thanks Kristina my dear!!!! I truly appreciate it!!! :-)
clizzio
Awesome!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you!!! :-)
Waleska Luker
Love it! Its perfect tittle!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you hun!!! :-)
Blair Wainman
Fantastic image and title! Congratulations on a well-deserved win!!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you very much Blair!!! :-)
TFFDavid
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
Increadble capture!!!
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks so much!!! :-)
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
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
Congratulations on your winning the challenge!
-WOnderful CAPTURE!!!!!!!!-Hugzzz—Bea :D))XXSamantha Dean replied
Thanks so much my dear Bea!!!! Very much appreciated!!!! xoxoxox :-)
BarbL
Congratulations on your win….exceptional capture and so appropriately named! Good Job!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so much Barb!!!! :-)
shadyuk
Absolutely Fantastic !
Samantha Dean replied
Awwww…..thanks a bunch!!! :-)
novamarkina
Great!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so much!!! :-)
Mark Allen
Congratulations on your feature
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you very much!!! :-)
Antanas
lovely work
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so much!!! :-)
windwalker
Absolutely stunning
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so much windwalker!!!! I truly appreciate it!!! :-)
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
Great title. A+
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so much!!!! Your comment is truly appreciated!!! :-)
Fern Design
Oh my how beautiful!! love it..
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you very much and thank you for the fave!!! :-)
shanemcgowan
awwww well done samantha sweetie:—))))))
Samantha Dean replied
blush Thank you Shane!!! :-)
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
Lovely shot Samantha!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so much Brian!!! Truly appreciated!!!! :-)
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
Fantastic
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you very much Tim!!!! I really appreciate your comment!!!! :-)
Angel Perry
Wow! WOW! WOW!!!! LOVE IT in every way! Perfect!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you Angel!!! I really appreciate your generous compliment!!!! :-)
malina
stunning !!! she looks cool in the ice !!!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you Malina!!!! :-)
francesm
red regal and cold looking…great shot////francesm
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so much francesm!!!! I really appreciate your comment!!!! :-)
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
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
Congrats Samantha!! well done.
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you very much Wendi!!!! I really appreciate your comment!!!! :-)
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
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
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
STUNNING
Samantha Dean replied
Awww…...Thanks!!!! For the comment and the fave!!!! :-)
Azzurra
OHHHHH what a cuteyyyy
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you for the comment Azzurra!!!! :-)
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
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
that is awsome, i love the blurry effect, ;D
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you for the comment layvenna!!!! :-)
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
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
Beautiful!
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks laurav!!!! :-)
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
Congratulations on your Top Ten, what a stunning image!!
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks Patty!!! I’m so excited about the win!!!! :-)
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
WINNER!! Mood & Ambience group
Ice challenge!
Samantha Dean replied
Woohooo!!!! Thanks for the comment!!!! :-)
laurav
Beautiful capture!
Samantha Dean replied
Thanks laurav and thanks for the fave!!!! :-)
IRISHPIX
This is smashing stuff Samantha~~

Samantha Dean replied
Thank you Irishpix!!!! Love the graphic!!!! :-)
Kristina K
gorgeous so very well done :)) k
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you my friend!!!!! :-)
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
Gorgeous. The red just pops out at you
Samantha Dean replied
Why thank you Miss Angel!!!! :-)
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
mesmerizing!
Samantha Dean replied
Thank you so very much Gorandos!!!! :-)
camerahappy 20 days ago
Absolutely stunning!!!