Mr. Cardinal is a Winner
I finally entered some of my photos in a contest and Mr. Cardinal was chosen as one of the winners. He will be enlarged to 11×17 and will be on the wall of the Visitor’s Center at Cantigny Gardens from February through December, 2012 and visitors can vote for their favorite photo. The picture is also being used on their web page and in the winter slide show. Did I mention how excited I am!
I took this picture during the 2009 Christmas Bird Count. It was a cold morning but the snow finally stopped falling, the sun came out and it was perfect for taking photos. Next week I will post Mrs. Cardinal who was perched on a higher branch and is just as beautiful as Mr. Cardinal.
Also, I’d like to thank my family, friends and the online community for encouraging me and making me believe that my photos were good enough to be competitive. Thanks everyone!
Saturday Snapshot is hosted by Alyce at At Home With Books. Visit her blog to see more great photos or add your own.
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Beautiful!
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Congratulations!
It’s a magnificent photo and surely deserves to be a winner. If I was visiting the Cantigny Gardens next year, I’d vote for it.
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Congratulations! He is so cute (and Christmas-sy too).
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Very nice photo; love how the red pops in the midst of the brown and white.
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Congratulations! I’m very excited for you too. I can well understand how excited you are. Bird photography is so hard. I tried to find your photo on the garden site, but couldn’t today. I was very excited to see a few cardinals in Texas when I was there. This fellow looks resplendent in his red suit against the snowy branches.
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That is gorgeous, especially with the snow covered branches. Congrats – Happy Holidays!
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Congratulations. Thst is a stunning photo..
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Fantastic photo! Congratulations 🙂
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Oh, congratulations! What an honor, but one you deserve. You have the patience and skill to capture wonderful photo moments.
Thanks for sharing with us.
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Congratulations, Leslie. I love that picture, a real beauty.
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Congratulations!!! I can see why he won!
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Oh, Leslie, this would also make a beautiful Christmas (or note) card. Congratulations on winning the contest.
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What a wonderful photo…Congratulations on your well deserved win!
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Big congratulations!
I like it too, so surreal but perfect in simplicity.
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Congratulations! Your picture is absolutely stunning!
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Hooray! That’s such great news Leslie. I can certainly see why this photo was chosen…the contrast of the cardinal against the snow is stunning.
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This is an incredible photo!! I can see how it won a prize!!! Merry Christmas!
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That is so cool! Congratulations!
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How wonderful! Congratulations to you.
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Incredible news, congratulations! Well-deserved! Your pictures are stunning and this is just gorgeous, I love the contrast! Happy Holidays to you!
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Beautiful shot! Congratulations!
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Congratulations! A well-deserved win–you take the best pictures! I love this cardinal shot. I’m still trying to get a good one.
Hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
Here’s my snapshot: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/12/saturday-snapshot-merry-christmas.html
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Many congratulations, Leslie! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas!!
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Thank you for sharing your gift of photography with us and congratulations.
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So many of your pictures are excellent. They all deserve to be featured. Congratulations.
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Wonderful news! Congratulations!!!!!!
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Congratulations! And it is a gorgeous photo.
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Congratulations! Your photos are certainly worthy. Good job. By the way, this one is simple stunning.
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