Review with Female Cardinal
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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- Book Review: Rebels in the Holy Land
- Book Review: In the Courtyard of the Kabbalist
- November Jewish Book Carnival
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.
Elsewhere in the Blogosphere
- Lorri has a book review of The King of Schnorrers by Israel Zangwill.
- I can’t even begin to imagine the pain of losing a child. Phyllis continues to write after her son Sam has died; in this post, she talks about “the terrible vacuum of grief.“
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. ;)
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.
Ramblingwoods says
You have more opportunity to see cardinals than I do here..... Lovely female... Michelle
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).
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.
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.
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.
Susan Cooper says
Aw, I wish I had them where I lived. Sigh! :-)
leoraw says
Susan, I suppose I should not take those lovely creatures for granted! I love their visits.
Donna@Gardens Eye View says
I took lots of pictures of big fluffy snowflakes as we had quite a storm on 1/1.
leoraw says
Snow, snow, snow ... now there's a theme I need to learn to paint.
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