Mid November Snow - New Version
by Debbie Portwood
Title
Mid November Snow - New Version
Artist
Debbie Portwood
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Beautiful male Northern Cardinal perched on a small snow covered branch near the bird feeder. Beautiful blue and white background with a hint of texture and a white brushed frame have been added for added artistic appeal. Wonderful for any wall in your home or office or perhaps a greeting card. Many more wonderful works can be found in my various galleries, from photographs and photoart to digital creations and abstracts. Thanks for browsing, commenting and most of all for any purchases. Debbie Portwood :D...................................(The male Northern Cardinal is perhaps responsible for getting more people to open up a field guide than any other bird. They're a perfect combination of familiarity, conspicuousness, and style: a shade of red you can't take your eyes off. Even the brown females sport a sharp crest and warm red accents. Cardinals don't migrate and they don't molt into a dull plumage, so they're still breathtaking in winter's snowy backyards. In summer, their sweet whistles are one of the first sounds of the morning................Size & Shape - The Northern Cardinal is a fairly large, long-tailed songbird with a short, very thick bill and a prominent crest. Cardinals often sit with a hunched-over posture and with the tail pointed straight down..............Color Pattern - Male cardinals are brilliant red all over, with a reddish bill and black face immediately around the bill. Females are pale brown overall with warm reddish tinges in the wings, tail, and crest. They have the same black face and red-orange bill..............Behavior - Northern Cardinals tend to sit low in shrubs and trees or forage on or near the ground, often in pairs. They are common at bird feeders but may be inconspicuous away from them, at least until you learn their loud, metallic chip note.............. Habitat - Look for Northern Cardinals in inhabited areas such as backyards, parks, woodlots, and shrubby forest edges. Northern Cardinals nest in dense tangles of shrubs and vines. (More great information on this or any other bird can be found at www.allaboutbirds.org
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November 29th, 2014
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Comments (17)
Kimberlee Baxter
This is the perfect little "snow guy", Debbie! I love how he seems to be posing for your camera! I love all of your captures of birds...they are so uplifting and so sweet to look at! Fave! L/F/FB!
Will Borden
Hi Debbie~~an outstanding Northern Cardinal image- fantastic color and detail..! F&L&Twt!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic capture of this magnificent cardinal, Debbie!!! Love your artistic background creation! Congratulations on your WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY feature! L/F/T/P
Randy Rosenberger
It is with great pride and pleasure that I showcase this beautiful piece of your art work on the HOMEPAGE of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group site. I believe your works to be well composed, masterfully displayed, and a true joy to view. Thanks for sharing your talents with our members of WFS group and all members on FAA. Your excellence sets a standard to be proud of. LIKED and FAVED Forever, Elvis