He is gorgeous! We had Cardinals when we lived in South Carolina but here in Arizona we mostly have doves and cactus Wrens. I miss those brightly colored lovelies!
That's true, it's rare to even see them with their feathers spiked like this much less getting the chance to catch it with your camera. Good job Milanie!
This striking make looks nice and healthy. Lucky you to capture his crest upright this way! Even though Cardinals are quite common here, I still get thrilled each time I see one!
Beautiful capture Fav.