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19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Cardinal in flight

I’m an opportunistic wildlife photographer. It is a hobby/passion and I rarely allow a day to pass without getting out there to spend time observing nature and capturing wildlife in their natural habitat. This is a photograph of a Cardinal flying directly towards the camera.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Bourne, Texas, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Scarlett Rae