The elusive cardinal by Helen Betts

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24-MAR-2018

The elusive cardinal

We heard this cardinal singing high above us at Piscataway National Park, but he refused to pose. When I tried to get a better view, he flew away.

Quarters, posted earlier

Nikon D810 ,Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
1/500s f/8.0 at 400.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Julie Oldfield		31-Mar-2018 16:10
Gorgeous! V

larose forest photos		31-Mar-2018 15:30
Love that vivid red. A great splash of colour. I always look forward to seeing the cardinals here too. V

LynnH		31-Mar-2018 03:41
Yes, they are shy! Great color! V

Patricia Kay		30-Mar-2018 20:49
Ah birds are like that...for me it's more luck than management but still...worth the effort...such a beautiful colored bird...we don't have them here in Sweden....BV

joseantonio		30-Mar-2018 19:46
I find it terribly difficult to take bird images and you are doing a lovely job.V.

victorswan		30-Mar-2018 18:59
Love this one very nice on color and lovely compo BV

Martin Lamoon		30-Mar-2018 18:30
Its still a great capture. v

Jeff Real		30-Mar-2018 17:21
This one is really a beauty, Helen V

Regine L.		30-Mar-2018 16:22
That's the challenge. You are doing a great job already.

Tom Munson		30-Mar-2018 16:09
It is challenging taking bird images. Most of the time they do not cooperate. Nice shot.

Fong Lam		30-Mar-2018 14:37
But you still managed to get a wonderful shot of him...love the beautiful red and details...V

fotabug		30-Mar-2018 14:33
Love that pretty red color! We don't have them out here! I am jealous! ;)

John Hamers		30-Mar-2018 14:03
This cardinal has beautiful red feathers. nicely captured !!V

Jim Coffman		30-Mar-2018 13:55
They are so pretty in their beautiful red feathers! Nice image, Helen..

Claude Gagnon		30-Mar-2018 13:48
Nice very sharp try....I'm sure he will be more cooperative soon :))