Sunday, May 18, 2008

Alphabet Photo Challenge - "R"
Camera-Critters Sunday

Alphabet Photos Challenge is hosted by Quilly.







Camera-Critters Sunday is hosted by Misty.


This is a single Rose from an Easter bouquet.
I took this Red Cardinal back in late April when the oak tree was just beginning to bud. You can tell from his puffed up feathers that it was a very cool day.
Do you think he knew I was watching him and turned to pose for me?
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33 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 18, 2008 at 2:20 AM

    Beautiful rose -- but even more beautiful Red Cardinal.

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  2. IndraniMay 18, 2008 at 3:18 AM

    Oh! I am sure it posed for you. These birdies do it if they sense you are going to post it for camera critters. :))
    Lovely bird.

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  3. AppleDebbieMay 18, 2008 at 3:44 AM

    I definitely think Mr. Cardinal was posing for you... he has such beautiful red feathers!

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  4. i beatiMay 18, 2008 at 5:09 AM

    very sweet photo .I love them!! cardinals- the first sounds in the morning and last at night

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  5. Jane Hards PhotographyMay 18, 2008 at 6:29 AM

    That is a beaytiful bird I will nor se around my way. lovely

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  6. david mcmahonMay 18, 2008 at 6:33 AM

    We don;t have cardinals here in Aus, so it was a real pleasure to read this post.

    And thank you, too, for the very kind comment on my blog.

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  7. AnonymousMay 18, 2008 at 6:38 AM

    lovely shots for the bird

    Hope you visit mine too Thanks

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  8. Juliana RWMay 18, 2008 at 6:38 AM

    great shots

    Will you visit mine Thanks

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  9. DebbieMay 18, 2008 at 7:01 AM

    The rose is beautiful and I'm glad we live where we can see cardinals!

    Have a good Sunday :)

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  10. MelliMay 18, 2008 at 7:07 AM

    Both "R"s are gorgeous! I'm quite certain the cardinal KNEW you were watching him! Posing? Maybe! Keeping an eye on you? Definitely! I often wish they knew the difference between a camera and a gun... they seem to be equally skittish of both!

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  11. George TownboyMay 18, 2008 at 7:08 AM

    Gorgeous rose!!

    The Cardinal is exceptional!! He acts just like 'guy' bird - all puffed up and then posing for Carletta!!

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  12. MicheleMay 18, 2008 at 7:40 AM

    Such a gorgeous red color on the Cardinal and a perfect photo you were able to obtain! Well done!!!

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  13. Dr.JohnMay 18, 2008 at 7:42 AM

    The pictures are great R pictures. I loved the rose.

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  14. AnonymousMay 18, 2008 at 8:03 AM

    Great shots!

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  15. BarbMay 18, 2008 at 8:43 AM

    Aren't Cardinals just the prettiest birds? :)

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  16. dotMay 18, 2008 at 9:06 AM

    It does look like he turned to the camera just for you.

    That rose is just gorgeous!

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  17. threesidesofcrazyMay 18, 2008 at 10:12 AM

    So nice of him to pose for you - great capture!

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  18. IngridMay 18, 2008 at 10:55 AM

    Oh how beautiful ! and I was raking my brain for a picture with R !

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  19. b13May 18, 2008 at 11:06 AM

    I've been noticing more and more cardinals lately in my area. Great shots C.

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  20. julianaMay 18, 2008 at 11:43 AM

    a beautiful rose and a spectacular cardinal. i'm sure he was aware of your presence but birds here are generally camera shy

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  21. Lilli & NevadaMay 18, 2008 at 12:13 PM

    Beautiful Cardinal

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  22. Misty DawnSMay 18, 2008 at 1:48 PM

    I've been trying unsuccessfully to get some good Cardinal photos recently. YOURS are great!

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  23. ratmammyMay 18, 2008 at 1:53 PM

    what a beautiful bird!

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  24. This Is My Blog - fishing guyMay 18, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    Carletta: Beautiful shot of the cardinal.

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  25. TomMay 18, 2008 at 3:08 PM

    Beautiful as always Carletta.. always such a pleasure calling around here.

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  26. timtimMay 18, 2008 at 5:20 PM

    glad I finally found time to catch up - always great shots and words on your blog!

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  27. Janice ThomsonMay 18, 2008 at 7:22 PM

    Gosh what a gorgeous rose.
    I envy people who have the Cardinal visit - we don't have him here and he is such a beautiful bird.
    Lovely shots Carletta!

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  28. JunieRose2005May 18, 2008 at 11:03 PM

    Oh, I just love the Cardinal! You get really great pictures!



    Junie

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  29. RobertMay 18, 2008 at 11:19 PM

    A lovely rose. If our roses still looked decent I would have tried that too. And I love the cardinal. We dont get them here but I'd love to shoot one (as in photograph!) someday. Great images today.

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  30. Crafty Green PoetMay 19, 2008 at 6:44 AM

    I think the cardinal definitely turned to pose just for you, what delightful photos of him!

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  31. AnonymousMay 19, 2008 at 1:34 PM

    That's a beautiful rose! and the red cardinal posing for you is just priceless. Wonderful shots for "R"!!

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  32. MinkydoMay 19, 2008 at 10:44 PM

    Beautiful rose and cardinal. Great shots!

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  33. WillardMay 19, 2008 at 11:20 PM

    A beautiful picture! I'm sure he turned to pose for you!

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