Three images of Northern Cardinals showing variations in their red-orange colours. All images were taken at the same location and approximately the same time and light shooting in the same direction with the sun over my left shoulder.

Top Image: This Cardinal was a very pale orange. It really stood out. I don't recall ever seeing one quite this light/pale orange.


This one is a deeper orange-red.


This one is a deep red. It was partially shaded, which may account for the deeper red.