A Rare and Wondrous Moment

I shared some memorable time with this female Northern Cardinal while I waited near my Dogwood tree to see who might stop for some of her berries. This Cardinal did not startle when I arrived. I talked to her softly for quite some time, and she completely relaxed (as is evidenced by her feathers being fluffed out and the crest on her head was laid back.) She looked at me continuously, and did not shy from the camera when I pointed it at her. I had time for 2 shots before she became agitated. Once I put the camera away, she settled again, and began talking to ME! Unforgettable..............

I really appreciate all your views, comments, and follows..........hope to reply soon. Thanks, Les xx

[kay]

stunning capture with loads of colour fav

[sally agnew]

So beautiful, the lighting is lovely as is the background bokeh :)

[*lynn]

love this! fav

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Nice shot

[Kareen King]

Love it! Fav.

[Mandy]

Beautiful capture of a lovely bird. Great shine in the eye.

[amyK]

great photo and love the background

[Karly]

What a lovely image. Love the catchlight in this sweet girl's eye. Beautiful lighting and tones. I loved your story too - so nice when we can commune with these wild creatures a bit.

[Carole G]

Great focus, and lovely background. I've never seen a bird like this. The American birds are so different to ours

[Maggie]

I love your approach to this shot. The connection between you and the bird is palpable. Fav

[Leslie Manna]

@lovingandsharing Thanks Kay; appreciate the fav, and the follow.

[Leslie Manna]

@hermann Much appreciated Sally; nice to hear from someone new.:))

[Leslie Manna]

@lynnz Thank you Lynn, much appreciate the fav, and great hear from someone new.

[Leslie Manna]

@elisasaeter Thanks so much Elizabeth.

[Leslie Manna]

@kareenking Wow, a fav! Thanks so much Kareen, glad you like it.

[Leslie Manna]

@mandygravil Thank you Mandy; I appreciate your notice of the detail.

[Leslie Manna]

@amyk Much appreciated Amy; the background was just waiting to be photographed.:))

[Leslie Manna]

@365karly1 Thanks so much Karly. I appreciate that you took the time to read the narrative; and you caught the detail in her eye too.

[Leslie Manna]

@yorkshirekiwi Thanks very much for the great comment Carol. Isn't it fun on 365 to be able to see birds, trees, flowers, scenery, etc. from other places.!

[Leslie Manna]

@snaphappi What a lovely comment Maggie; thanks so much. I appreciate the fav.