Cardinal impersonator

Not sure where these leaves came from, but from far away, my hubby and I both thought it was a cardinal. We realized it wasn't, then the dog didn't chase it away.

[Linda Godwin]

I can see mysel thinking this from a distance.

[katy]

Gorgeous color and composition. I’ve done something similar a few times myself so I can empathize

[Jacqueline]

Lovely coloured leaves.

[Dawn]

Lovely colours

[Mickey Anderson]

ah, I was going to guess Cardinal!!

[Lee]

I can see how you might have thought it was a Cardinal from the thumbnail image.

[Jo]

Great find - I would have thought cardinal too

[Kathy]

Nice find. I could see how it could be confused first look.

[Rick Schies]

Good eye

[*lynn]

Haha! 😃

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Lovely shot and I love your title.

[carol white]

Nicely captured and great title

[Maggiemae]

Exactly as @gamelee Lee says - up close not really like a bird but wonderful colours!

[LaniK]

Wonderful image---great color, textures & powerful composition. well done my friend. ....and we are partnered again and I would like for you to photo an object of your choice using only the beam of a flashlight or by candle light