Comment from Mi.Michigan
Oh, so stunning, so gorgeous...beautifully puffed cardinal! A bit of a chilly March in New England...
I love the center focus of this male cardinal! I love the old dead branch...bark pealing:) The colors in blend of grey in background - perfect - in contrast to bright red cardinal! a wow shot!
Thanks for sharing! Best to you in March open challenge contest!

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016

Thank you so much for taking the time to review and comment. Your thoughts and well wishes are important to me. And thank you so very much for the 6 star rating. I am humbled and very thankful.

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A fantastic picture of the male Cardinal all puffed up against the cold. His red plumage contrasting against the silver grey of the branch he is perched on. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016

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Comment from Zilyram
Love this with the red vibrant against the background. He looks all fluffed up against the cold. Great composition, focus and dof. Nicely done. :) Mary

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016

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Comment from Browncat
What wonderful colors! The gray bark and the gray in the cardinal's feathers are very attractive. I like his plumped-up look, too. Having attempted to photograph many birds many times, I appreciate your skills in capturing this fellow with such a good pose.

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 Comment Written 06-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016

Thanks so much for taking the time to review and the extra effort of your comments. Very much appreciated. And thank you for the high rating, you just made my day! Aimee

Comment from nikman
A grand looking bird shot presented here. Wish we here in England had such colourful birds to photograph! Your slightly off-centre shot is an appropriate composition given that you have a fine leading branch. Your sharpness and exposure are good but I feel there is possibly too much noise in the background? Otherwise, well done!

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016

Thanks so much for taking the time to review and comment, I sincerely appreciate it. Having been to England, I wish we had places here in the U.S. like the Cotswalds and all your beautiful castles. But New England is first cousin to England, right? It's all good. LOL

reply by nikman on 07-Apr-2016

Yes, you are distant relations!

reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016

And proud too!
Have a great day!
Aimee

Comment from GaliaG
excellent focus and capture red bird

excellent supporting blur background

good position of the bird in the frame

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2016

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Comment from supergold
a typical American bird, so overweight; lol;
a wonderful close up with excellent sharp focus; beautiful red colr; framing cold be improved, leaving more space in fronbt;

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 Comment Written 05-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016

Hi Fred, thanks for taking the time to review and comment. Very much appreciated. This beautiful male Cardinal is puffing out all of his feathers to stay warm in 32 degree, very windy weather. The fluffy and fat one is me - the photographer LOL! Have a great day. Aimee

Comment from Lolly Cardinal
Wonderful Cardinal on birch tree. Wow red, and beautiful. Well centered and detailed. He is Awesome and what a joyful eye viewer.
Thanks for showing. Congratulations and Good Luck.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2016

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Comment from liseworks
And he looks sooooo cold,,pretty red and against the grey is very nice,,love the fluffyness of this bird, the grey feathers on him show up well with the grey in the rest of the photo, I like the sideways view,,like he could not be bothered to look your way cause its too cold to even move

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2016

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Comment from JeanGeinie
What a stunning colourful little guy this is. Excellent composition. The red feathers really make him stand out against the white background. Great focussing and good light.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2016

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