{"id":129013,"date":"2024-05-25T02:49:37","date_gmt":"2024-05-25T07:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=129013"},"modified":"2024-05-25T08:06:19","modified_gmt":"2024-05-25T13:06:19","slug":"male-northern-cardinal-in-an-oak-tree-images","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2024\/05\/25\/male-northern-cardinal-in-an-oak-tree-images\/","title":{"rendered":"Male Northern Cardinal In An Oak Tree Images"},"content":{"rendered":"

Even though they are abundant in Arkansas and Oklahoma, I can’t seem to see or take enough Northern Cardinal images. I sure missed them when I lived in Utah.<\/p>\n

\"MaleMale Northern Cardinal perched in an oak tree \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/500, ISO 2000, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I took both of these images while I was sitting on my dear friend Steve Creek’s deck<\/span><\/a> during my visit to Arkansas. On the days I took these photos, the light was low, but that actually helped showcase the vibrant red feathers of the males of this species without making them too bright.<\/p>\n

The low light I had certainly didn’t dim the vibrancy of the feathers of these male Northern Cardinals. Not at all!<\/p>\n

\"NorthernNorthern Cardinal male about to lift off \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/400, ISO 2000, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

The male Northern Cardinals in Steve’s yard were a bit on the skittish side but they also kept a close watch on their mates. Sometimes they would watch their mate from this oak tree which wasn’t too far from the bird feeders.<\/p>\n

Seeing their bright red plumage against the green leaves of the oak was a treat for me. After living in Utah, Arkansas and Oklahoma seem so very, very green to me. My eyes love soaking up the green colors I see everywhere.<\/p>\n

The red and green in these photos? It feels pretty festive to me!<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Northern Cardinal photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Even though they are abundant in Arkansas and Oklahoma, I can’t seem to see or take enough Northern Cardinal images. I sure missed them when I lived in 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