Pine Siskin
by patio127

Comment by scooter97:
The flash stopped the action nicely and the longer shutter speed shows some motion which helps a lot IMHO :)

Monarch Majesty
by patio127

Comment by jomari:
Ah those free study challenges are hard. This is such a beautiful shot, it definitely deserved more recognition. The colours are absolutely gorgeous, and the focus is superb.
I saw a tv show about the monarchs' migrations, too. Incredible that things that look so fragile can make that long trip. And the numbers of them was staggering.

Mrs. Cardinal
by patio127

Comment by Rmac:
Very nice image. We have about two dozen cardinals around our feeders, the little females are beautiful. You've done an excellent job capturing this one.

Mac,

Mrs. Cardinal
by patio127

Comment by MelonMusketeer:
Sharp and beautiful. Love the little snowflakes, and I also sort of like the little twigs crossing the bird in this. It gives it a dose of reality.

Mrs. Cardinal
by patio127

Comment by fldave:
Lovely shot, I like the tangle of branches as the background, but may have been tempted to clone out the ones dead center of the frame.

Mrs. Cardinal
by patio127

Comment by stargazer05766:
It was hard on the birdies yesterday esp with the wind blowing like it did..
As striking as Mr. C's r really like Mrs. C.

Nice catch of the elusive C's... Am proud of you:)

Mrs. Cardinal
by patio127

Comment by jomari:
Pretty bird, and nice capture of the falling snow. Her beak even has snow on it.

Pine Siskin
by patio127

Comment by jomari:
What a great action shot. And his eye is so sharp. It is all just beautiful, and extra points for degree of difficulty!

Pine Siskin
by patio127

Comment by SaraR:
I have been trying to get a decent photo of a garden bird coming in to land, but with no success. Seeing your photo I feel inspired to keep trying. Did you use flash? Good work!

Mrs. Cardinal
by patio127

Comment by crissya:
Another great shot! The snow coming down on this female seems to gives her that cold fluffed up appearance, and I do like her colouring. I was thinking I wouldn't mind having a sweater in those shades...hmmm :O)