I'll Grow Into These Colors

We have a bunch of young cardinals in various stages of color right now - they seem to have more orange to the red at this stage - Definitely not the sleek look of the adult. Have company for the next 2 days so I'm probably going to be behind!

[Beth]

Love the expression. He looks worried. Fav

[Luise]

Great capture of this little guy!

[Cally]

great detail and what a colour!

[Sue Hecker]

This one makes me smile!

[gloria jones]

Great capture, feather details, colors

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great capture.

[PhotoCrazy]

Nice capture!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

so sweet, love the expression ;) fav

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Lynne]

Wonderful capture. He looks like he has "Attitude"

[Ann]

NICE SHOT fav.

[Ann]

Enjoy your company.

[sally agnew]

Terrific capture, love the detail :)

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

Another great close up, love the way the light's working in this, the textures, and that dark background really shows him off well.

[ShirleyB]

'What are you looking at? I can't help it if my feathers grow this colour!!!!'
Wonderful detailed capture.

[Sandy]

What amazing detail and capture of this little bird's expression. FAV

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Love his expression

[Denise Wood]

Adorable :) Fav

[Anne ❀]

fav x100. i love this shot

[Vesna]

Congratulation on PP!

[Janet B.]

You captured such beautiful lighting and details on this handsome young male! A cardinal outside the window is like a ray of sunshine!

[Rick]

Nice shot. I'm waiting on a bunch at my feeder to change.

[eDorre]

Oh that face! You are rockin' the birdies!

[Rosan]

Superb detail and clarity. Looks 3D on black!

[Junko Y]

What a fabulous caption to go with this image!

[Denise (lyndemc)]

How sweet. I have a Cardinal couple in the neighborhood but I've yet to see any offspring. Your picture helps me know what to look for in the future.

[Dione Giorgio]

Excellent shot. Fav.

[Irene Marshall]

What a colour on this cute bird. Fav

[Rosie Kind]

What a little sweetie - Fav

[Jane Pittenger]

What a beauty. Nice sharp eye and detail

[Margaret Obey]

Love the look on that face!

[Islandgirl]

Cute expression and lovely on black Milanie!

[Lois]

Beautiful close up!

[aikimomm (phoebe)]

This is fabulous! So glad to see all the favs and kudos -- well deserved!

[Susan]

FAV - love the expression and intensity of this. Great shot!