The Proud Papa

The babies have hatched, and most of the day Mom is sitting on the nest with her feathers fluffed and spread over the babies to keep them warm. Papa stands guard, especially if I am out in the garden and get too close.

[Amy Spada]

Fabulous shot! You could use this for next season's greeting cards... Did I really say that? Great shot! Already thinking of December! Shame on me! lol...

[Dawn Irwin]

Picture perfect! Great color and clarity Allison.

[Yvonne]

Beautiful shot.

[Anne ❀]

what a beautiful portrait of Dad. i'd love to have a cardinal family close by!

[Milanie]

What a beautiful setting for the picture - he looks quite proud of himself. I'd love to catch one like this! Wonderful picture, Allison.

[Allison Maltese]

@milaniet I hid behind a bush and slowly snuck around the corner with a 300 mm lens. Otherwise, there isn't a prayer of capturing these guarded birds.

[beachradish]

This is a fabulous shot of a cardinal! Wonderful!

[Pam Hawkes]

Beautiful capure. Perfect composiition and I love the water drops on the branches. Fav!

[Junan Heath]

Gorgeous shot! Fav!

[👑 AnaZad]

This is a gorgeous Cardinal. FAV. I am glad they placed you in New Faces.

[Tessa]

He is wonderfully 'on guard' and the water droplets add extra sparkle. Amazing colour !

[Taephy]

What a great Dad he is and he looks super too.

[Katie]

Gorgeous capture! Love his colour :)

[SJ]

You've got many lovely shots, but this one is just gorgeous!