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Review with Female Cardinal

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This female cardinal in my backyard was the first photograph I took in 2014. Note she is duller than her brightly colored male mate – she has one streak of red feathers to display. What was your first 2014 photograph?

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It’s been a long, long time since I’ve done a review. I was considering doing a 2013 review, but perhaps that will have to wait until right before 2015. Come back on Sunday, and I will have up a new edition of JPiX. I also have a post of an umbrellas watercolor that I plan to show next week. I’m almost finished with another house illustration. I’ve been collecting illustrations of #trees on Pinterest – let me know if you find some good ones. I’m also in search of good illustrations for blog Subscribe buttons or links.

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EG CameraGirl says

I haven't seen a female cardinal close up yet this year...well, not in good light, anyway. Although the male is more colourful, I usually think the female is equally beautiful. ;)

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leoraw says

I have had the good fortune of regular visitations. And they don't "run away" (mostly) when I get closer with my camera. I agree, the female is a beauty in a subtle, unassuming way.

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Ramblingwoods says

You have more opportunity to see cardinals than I do here..... Lovely female... Michelle

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leoraw says

I should really appreciate what I have, right? You had mentioned you get goldfinches - I haven't seen those here. Tempted to set up another bird feeder.

Yesterday my daughter said she wants a pet blue jay (after I told her we had a group of blue jay visitors for a few hours).

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Lorri M. says

I love the links to your posts...

Thank you for linking me.

I love the female cardinal, and unlike the red male, she has more defined contrasts.

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leoraw says

Lorri, thanks! Funny, years ago I named that category "Week in Review." I was either less busy with work or more ambitious (or both). Too much trouble to change a category name, but it's more like "Review after a Busy Period." Glad you like the links to the posts. I find these reviews useful later when I need to look back at more blog posts.

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Lorri M. says

I remember your posts with that title.

I often do a review, but not always on Friday, so I just use a title that comes to mind at the time. They are useful, I agree.

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Susan Cooper says

Aw, I wish I had them where I lived. Sigh! :-)

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leoraw says

Susan, I suppose I should not take those lovely creatures for granted! I love their visits.

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Donna@Gardens Eye View says

I took lots of pictures of big fluffy snowflakes as we had quite a storm on 1/1.

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leoraw says

Snow, snow, snow ... now there's a theme I need to learn to paint.

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