When Angels Are Near
by Darren Fisher
Title
When Angels Are Near
Artist
Darren Fisher
Medium
Photograph - Photography/ Digital Art
Description
A stunning male Cardinal that I photographed near our feeders. I have used a texture for the background and edited the image with effects that give the photo the look of a painting. I love seeing the Cardinals in the yard due to the old saying that when they appear it is a sign that a loved one we have lost is near. A cardinal is a representative of a loved one who has passed. When you see one, it means they are visiting you. They usually show up when you most need them or miss them. They also make an appearance during times of celebration as well as despair to let you know they will always be with you. Look for them, they'll appear.
Cardinals do not migrate, and as a result they live their entire lives within one or two kilometer radius of where they were born. In the United Stated of America, the cardinal is the official bird of seven states. These states include: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia.
Unlike most birds, Cardinals appear to actually be benefiting from the growth of cities. With so many city parks offering bird feeders cardinals are thriving. Since the eighteenth century, the cardinal numbers and popularity have been growing steadily.
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March 6th, 2017
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Comments (15)
Wes Iversen
A beautiful capture and presentation...love that striking red...and very interesting info about cardinals too! Well done, Darren! L/F
Bob Lentz
Congratulations! on this unique image’s being Featured in “The Artistic Aperture” group, and also Liked, Favorited, and Facebooked.