Female Cardinal image

[MARINERMAGNUM]

I just stuck the camera out the truck window to get this image and I think I may have been the victim of some heat mirage. Only picture I took today. [no time!]

Canon 30D 100-400L F5.6 @400mm Freehand

[buzzsaw]

Great comp, sharpness and colors! probably the nicest shot I've seen you post!

[Paul]

I really like this shot. It has some really great comp and colors to it. Nice job.

[finnbay]

Well done! Comp is outstanding.

[Dbl]

I agree with the rest, just a very nice image.

[Jim Almquist]

Great shot MM.

[Steve Foss]

Nice grab shot, MM. It looks very good to me.

[jonny_redhorse]

MM...great image!....I have yet to capture an image of a cardinal...matter of fact ...the last one I saw was about 20 years ago and that was in Lake Minnetonka ...not to say there isn't a "stray" one up in this neck of the woods but certainly aren't very prolific.....would like to get a photo of one...

[MARINERMAGNUM]

Thanks to all for the words.

Jonny,that just blows me away about the lack of cardinals up your way. I guess we take them for granted. I generally have 7-10 at the feeder at a time. I'll try to post an image of the "power lunch crowd"