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This is a discussion on Merry Christmas Pixtus! within the Nature and Wildlife forums, part of the Showcase category; I shot this female "Card" last week when it was clear & sunny here in Central Texas. Plenty of rain ...

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Merry Christmas Pixtus! - 12-15-2011, 07:01 AM

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I shot this female "Card" last week when it was clear & sunny here in Central Texas. Plenty of rain lately, we sure need it..
Best Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season Everyone!
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12-15-2011, 07:12 AM


Wow..great pic..and a Merry Christmas to you and yours
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12-15-2011, 07:14 AM


Very nice Howard...and a Merry Christmas to all here on Pixtus...

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12-15-2011, 07:36 AM


Merry Christmas to you to Howard. I think that is one of the prettiest BIF images I have seen. Love the eye contact and the fact that she looks like this was a planned pose for you!
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12-15-2011, 08:02 AM


Awesome shot. I'm envious.

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12-15-2011, 08:03 AM


Beautiful capture. Great exposure and great timing!

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12-15-2011, 09:16 AM


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Beautiful capture. Great exposure and great timing!
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Wow, awesome shot!

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12-15-2011, 06:49 PM


Hope you have a great Christmas and thanks for sharing a great photo.
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12-15-2011, 08:09 PM


That's one cool shot, Merry Christmas to you Howard!!!
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12-16-2011, 08:52 AM


A very cool shot that was used well!

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12-16-2011, 09:50 AM


I must go and practice...practice...practice...GREAT SHOT...!!!

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12-16-2011, 02:21 PM


Merry Christmas! Great shot and Great message!

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12-16-2011, 10:31 PM


Very nice shot. Certainly one of the best Cardinal shots I've seen.

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12-17-2011, 02:06 AM


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merry christmas! Great shot and great message!
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