Enduring Spirit
by MaryO

Comment by Ter:
fantastic capture
what a majestic animal

Cardinal in Winter
by MaryO

Comment by robinssong:
I adore cardinals! The composition is beautiful and it's cute the way he's eying you!

Mourning Dove
by MaryO

Comment by robinssong:
Beautiful curves! Very well done!

Enduring Spirit
by MaryO

Comment by robinssong:
Nice lines and pose of the eagles. Usually they seem so serious but this photo has some humor. They do, however, look proud and well cared for. Nicely done!

Enduring Spirit
by MaryO

Comment by stargazer05766:
Two for one.. Beautiful!!

Hairy Woodpecker
by MaryO

Comment by stargazer05766:
Very nice image indeed.. I nver know difference either and sometimes the kid is hanging around believe they stay with the parent for quite a while..

Cardinal in Winter
by MaryO

Comment by stargazer05766:
They sure do stand out.. As many birds as i've taken shots of this one eludes me every time.. One fine day tho:)
Well seen and taken..

Bark
by MaryO

Comment by Ammie:
Although not unique, a beautiful picture.

Mourning Dove
by MaryO

Comment by SaraR:
Oh, this is beautiful - so tender.

Hairy Woodpecker
by MaryO

Comment by SaraR:
This is somewhat like the British Greater Spotted Woodpecker, which is quite a shy bird, and not all that common. I have only potted one a few times, and have never got a photo, let alone a good one like this. Interestingly, the same bird is quite widespread in Germany where my brother lives, and much less shy of people.

This is a really good photo - good detail and texture on the plumage, excellent clarity, an interesting pose (clearly he has attended the Woodpecker Modelling School), and enough of the environment to provide the context, which can add much value to wildlife photographs.