Cardinal

dangles

It was a bit windy yesterday but I went back out to the farm in search of birds. This male cardinal flew to a perch about 10 feet away and stayed for a complete photo layout. This is one of the best.

Canon 20D
Sigma 50-500mm @ 500mm
1/250 sec, f/8
Mode: Manual
ISO: 400
Flash exp comp: -1/3

Rohirrim

Great capture Duane. Good colors, background and composition.