Carson comes for a portrait

Male Northern Cardinal

If you wish, it might come true!

No sooner did I hope “maybe next time?” Carson might pose for a full portrait session, then up he flew to a nearby perch the very next day. Close enough to fill almost half the frame. Braving my huge telephoto for a whole six seconds, pausing just long enough in each position for me to fire off a fully focused shot at a relatively low ISO.

Personally I love his glaring expression in portrait #2, below. Which is YOUR favorite? Please zoom in to check out his beautiful plumage, then let me know your choice in a comment. THANKS!

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Young male Cardinal
Second in a collection of five photographs
Male Northern Cardinal
Third in a collection of five photographs, capturing a young male Northern Cardinal
Male Northern Cardinal
Fourth in a collection of five photographs
Carson’s Portrait, #5 of five
Fifth in a collection of five, portraying a newly matured male Cardinal in all his glory.

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