These photos are really lovely. I hate the chaos of the shopping holiday, but I love celebrating the birth of Jesus. I tagged you for a meme today: http://awrungsponge.blogspot.com/2007/12/seven-things-crossed-off-my-todo-list.html
we had our first *real* snow, yesterday, too. and also lots of birds at the feeder. i tried to capture a cardinal and he kept going higher in the tree. you captured yours very well.... your photo inspires me to go try again! :)
The Cardinal makes a fine subject. Very nice image. I feed the birds but get mostly small guys like finches and nuthatches. When it snows, my feeding area becomes very popular! Slackwater
I don't do any x-mas shopping anymore, no kids close by other than this yr, i have gone to gift cards, they get what they want. And hubby and i don't buy for each other anymore as we buy what we need when we need it, need to downsize.
What a great shot of a beautiful bird...it could be in Nat'l Geographic for sure! I'm with you about the stress that's thrown upon us this time of year. I hate feeling so pressured and have removed myself from it as best I can...easier since no children around.
oh isn't she a beauty!!!! these pics have the Christmas card beauty......am glad to hear you are feeling better......don't tire yourself out, Kerri......have fun :)
Birds of a feather flock together, or, something in that manner. I too feel the same way about this comercialised holiday. but I digress.
Pretty pic and capture of this cardinal. Take time for yourself and just watch his antics, really quite a fun way to burn tons of pics in the memory card.
Glad things are going better today. I'm finding this year that I'm not as stressed about the holiday. Perhaps its because we have moved and can develope new traditions and being closer to some of our family I think helps. I just have to remember the reason for the season. Beautiful shot of the cardinal. Its a greeting card if I ever saw one.
Beautiful red bird and the snow makes me want to sing....IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS.......Your pictures would make gorgeous Christmas cards.
this is such a sweet picture. I hope you are less stressed now.....I agree that the season has gotten away from us all but it all works out ultimately! Have a good week.
Beautiful shot's of the cardinal..gorgeous!! He really popped with the green of the tree, and the white from the snow...looks like a xmas card!! :D Enjoy the weekend! Cat
I would just love to have such brightly coloured birds in my garden, but I live in hope, I have asked for a tall bird feeder contraption for my birthday, so I hope I might attract some more
These are wonderful photos! I have always wanted to capture a photo of a Cardinal (my favorite bird, and NC's state bird) in the snow, but the birds and the weather haven't cooperated with me yet. Maybe one day!
One of the Male Cardinals that hangs out at my house :) 
lovely capture, beautiful colors
ReplyDeleteHopefully, I'll be seeing some of these colourful chaps at my bird feeder soon! Lovely picture.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are really lovely. I hate the chaos of the shopping holiday, but I love celebrating the birth of Jesus. I tagged you for a meme today: http://awrungsponge.blogspot.com/2007/12/seven-things-crossed-off-my-todo-list.html
ReplyDeleteI also don't like the hustle and bustle of Christmas...and shopping stresses me out BIG time!
ReplyDeleteLove the Cardinal pictures...they certainly are brilliant against the greenery and snow.
Fantastic! It would make a wonderful Christmas card. . . beautiful enlarged!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could get a closer shot at birds. I also don't have a bird feeder.
Iam also jealous of your snow. We got some Saturday for two hours but it melted when it hit the ground.
That is a wonderful picture!
ReplyDeletewe had our first *real* snow, yesterday, too. and also lots of birds at the feeder. i tried to capture a cardinal and he kept going higher in the tree. you captured yours very well.... your photo inspires me to go try again! :)
ReplyDeleteThe Cardinal makes a fine subject. Very nice image.
ReplyDeleteI feed the birds but get mostly small guys like finches and nuthatches. When it snows, my feeding area becomes very popular! Slackwater
this is so beautiful! love the colour of the bird, and the framing!
ReplyDeleteLovely the photo with some amazing colours.
ReplyDeleteI think these are the best pictures I have ever seen of a cardinal!! They are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat is a picture perfect photo.
ReplyDeleteI don't do any x-mas shopping anymore, no kids close by other than this yr, i have gone to gift cards, they get what they want.
And hubby and i don't buy for each other anymore as we buy what we need when we need it, need to downsize.
What a great shot of a beautiful bird...it could be in Nat'l Geographic for sure! I'm with you about the stress that's thrown upon us this time of year. I hate feeling so pressured and have removed myself from it as best I can...easier since no children around.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job photographing the cardinal!
ReplyDeleteoh isn't she a beauty!!!! these pics have the Christmas card beauty......am glad to hear you are feeling better......don't tire yourself out, Kerri......have fun :)
ReplyDeleteBirds of a feather flock together, or, something in that manner. I too feel the same way about this comercialised holiday. but I digress.
ReplyDeletePretty pic and capture of this cardinal. Take time for yourself and just watch his antics, really quite a fun way to burn tons of pics in the memory card.
Glad things are going better today. I'm finding this year that I'm not as stressed about the holiday. Perhaps its because we have moved and can develope new traditions and being closer to some of our family I think helps.
ReplyDeleteI just have to remember the reason for the season.
Beautiful shot of the cardinal. Its a greeting card if I ever saw one.
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ReplyDeletewonderful capture , the red is great against the rest .
WOW what colour the bird is. nice photos.
ReplyDeleteThe story continues in my blog.
Wow what a contrast of the cardinal and the background. They are definitely cool birds to watch, and actually to listen to. Anna :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent cardinal shots, Kerri. I think the snow really sets the bird off.
ReplyDeleteI like to videotape birds and other wildlife in the falling snow as the falling flakes seem to add a mysterious, wild, look to the shots.
Beautiful red bird and the snow makes me want to sing....IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS.......Your pictures would make gorgeous Christmas cards.
ReplyDeleteI simply adore these shots!
ReplyDeleteRed Cardinals, white snow and evergreen, it just doesn't get any better than this!
Very nice capture of your state bird. We haven't seen any around here yet. Once they discover the feeder, there should be a few visitors. Birdwalking
ReplyDeleteThat should be Birdwalking :-)
ReplyDeleteNICE contrast!!!
ReplyDeleteOh and what color it is :) This beautiful Cardinal is Christmas all by himself.
ReplyDeleteCardinals are my favorite bird since childhood. Very nice pics, and such beautiful scenery... love those birds.
ReplyDeleteYou have shown us the importance of a spot of red in the picture.
ReplyDeleteWell done!
Beautiful colors, well catch.
ReplyDeletethis is such a sweet picture. I hope you are less stressed now.....I agree that the season has gotten away from us all but it all works out ultimately! Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteAh, this is great. What a lovely red bird!Wonderful shots, indeed.
ReplyDeleteHave a relaxing weekend!
These are gorgeous! Perfect seasonal images.
ReplyDeleteI haven't started shopping yet. I came down with the cold that won't let go and now I'm way behind. :(
Beautiful shot's of the cardinal..gorgeous!! He really popped with the green of the tree, and the white from the snow...looks like a xmas card!! :D
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the weekend!
Cat
I would just love to have such brightly coloured birds in my garden, but I live in hope, I have asked for a tall bird feeder contraption for my birthday, so I hope I might attract some more
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ReplyDeleteI LOVE your photos! That cardinal looks amazing. I am keeping an eye out for some winter birds to try my hand at photographing.
I agree with your thoughts on Christmas totally!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful photos! I have always wanted to capture a photo of a Cardinal (my favorite bird, and NC's state bird) in the snow, but the birds and the weather haven't cooperated with me yet. Maybe one day!
These pictures are so beautiful. We had starving birds on our empty feeders this morning. We quickly scrambled to fill them.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful colour! Great shot.
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The cardinal really have some perfect Christmas colors!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Fantastic color on these! So pretty. We had a cardinal today but it was freezing rain and dull as dirt--I didn't even try. These are great!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a handsome bird! He really stants out.
ReplyDeleteIt always feels great to know you have most of your shopping done. We still have a long way to go.
That's cool, I've never seen one of those before.
ReplyDelete~Oswegan
Gorgeous. My favorite bird. I have seen a ton of them for some reason this year up here in Boston.
ReplyDeleteThis is the state bird for NC...my home state. You nailed this one and the color is so vibrant!
ReplyDeleteThese pictures look like they belong on a Christmas card! The colors are stunning! Very nice work!
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