Thursday, March 10, 2011

LEM Photo Challenge: Orange

This week's photo challenge over at Live Every Moment is orange. I fully expect to see lots of images of oranges in one form or another. I had oranges in my fridge and believe me it certainly crossed my mind. I had hoped to find something different and Ms. Cardinal sitting on a limb and waiting for her turn at the bird feeder gave me a perfectly natural orange to capture. Unlike her counterpart, the bright red male, her brightest feature is her orange beak. She became my orange inspiration this week.
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20 comments:

  1. Gary OronaMarch 10, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    The picture is so calm. I loved it.

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  2. Sallie (FullTime-Life)March 10, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    She's perfectly posed with her orange bill! Glad you caught her. Knowing you, if you'd taken pictures of the oranges in your frig, they'd have been the prettiest oranges I ever saw. But I'm glad you took the cardinal, because I don't ever see any of those here.

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  3. diane bMarch 11, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    She is very proud of her orange beak. A great shot too.
    I should submit a pic of my favourite football team. Their shirts are orange and they play in the grand final on Sunday.

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  4. deb dutyMarch 11, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    This is so pretty. It makes me wish for a zoom lens.

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  5. ~ShariMarch 11, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    What a spectacular orange beak. I stands out nicely against the cold snowy winter background.

    Ya know my 1st thought was to photograph things that were orange (not the fruit) - then I decided to go with the juice and fruit. Ha to me doing that was going outside of the box. LOL I suppose that proves I am not right. hehehe

    Thanks so much for stopping over and leaving such wonderful and encouraging comments!

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  6. JunieRose2005March 11, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Great idea for this photo challenge. Ms Cardinal looks just beautiful!



    Junie

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  7. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Wow! This is absolutely beautiful!

    xo
    melissa @champagne wishes.

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  8. MarlaMarch 11, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Wonderful shot. I can never get good bird pictures, so I'm always impressed by those who can. Good job.

    Marla @ www.blueskiesphotoblog.com

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  9. TaraMarch 11, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Gorgeous and Stunning Carletta...

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  10. PatMarch 11, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    At least the female cardinal has something bright on her! I love the sun's reflection on her beak!

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  11. kayerjMarch 11, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    she looks like she's all fluffed up trying to stay warm, nice shot.

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  12. SusanMarch 11, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    What a great shot! I love the vibrant beak.

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  13. Gina KleinworthMarch 11, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Love that beak! Great orange capture

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  14. TiffanyMarch 11, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Love it! I have been trying to capture a big red cardinal all winter long and have not been able to do it. Great capture.

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  15. Betsy Banks AdamsMarch 11, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Hi Carletta, Mama Cardinal is just so pretty ---with her ORANGE beak... You did great on the Photo Challenge..

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  16. RoseMarch 11, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Great capture...and aren't their beaks soooo orange!

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  17. julieMarch 12, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    How beautiful...lovely capture! You are so lucky to get to enjoy these gorgeous birds :)

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  18. UnknownMarch 12, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    your photos are just lovely! Just saying Hi.

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  19. MimiMarch 13, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    She is the prettiest looking queue I've seen in a long time! Waiting patiently.

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  20. MarthaMarch 19, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Beautiful photos. I love the stairs and tea cup the best.
    Thanks for stopping by earlier this week. I am late getting around visiting as usual! I seem to barely find time to blog, and then feel bad that I don't visit!

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