For Rick at Whitetail Woods

So I took a photo of a Cardinal the other day, something I just don't do often enough. The common birds get passed over, as the more uncommon birds are more my style. Anyway, Rick, as always, left a comment on one of my posts, and requested a Cardinal, as it is his favorite bird. Well, I happened by a Cardinal on one of my adventures, thought of Rick, took his photo and moved on. When I processed the image, it just was not one of those super sharp images I like to post, so I set it aside. Well I took a look at it today, thought I would add a filter to it, liked my choice, and so here it is. Thanks Rick, for the inspiration! Check out his blog here



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Dirty Birds!

Finding this tiny stream was like finding gold. With the temperatures well below freezing for weeks, finding a fresh water source is tough for the birds. This spot was like a magnet, bringing in cardinals, sparrows, juncos, and even a flicker. Here's what I captured yesterday under clear blue skies: