Project 365 d-93

     Day ninety three of Project 365 found me enjoying a warm sunny day after a short work shift. As my girls played inside; I began to wander my property just taking my time and feeling relaxed. In the distance I could hear those elusive Cardinals singing their taunting songs to me. When will the day come that I finally get a close up of a red male? Maybe it could be an Easter miracle. God, if you haven't given up on me, please send me a Red male Cardinal to photograph. Bad thing to ask for a sign, but my prayer was sincere I think, and I felt far from God. Remembering my daughters had colored some Easter eggs; I went inside to get them and place them in a bed of flowers that hadn't bloomed yet. It was quiet except for the birds and their pleasant melodies, and I shot many frames of the eggs. Feeling satisfied I went back inside to check on my girls.

     Walking into the living room I could hear a Cardinal. It sounded like it was coming from inside the house. Sneaking to the sliding glass door; I peeked out and saw a female Cardinal perched in my Sugar Maple. My heart was beating in my throat as I tried to maneuver into place to photograph her. I remembered my quick prayer about the Cardinal, and I was a little sad because I was really asking for a red male. No sooner than the thought had left my mind, a beautiful male soared right into the tree not ten feet from me! MY HEART WAS REALLY IN MY THROAT NOW! It just sat there looking right at me as I clicked away. After about ten frames he lifted up and flew over my roof. Stepping back away from the door; I took a deep breath and smiled at God's timing and faithfulness. He hasn't given up on me and how wonderful to know that he listens to our thoughts, and hears our prayers. So why is today's image an Easter abstract? Well I think I will keep the Cardinal photo between me and God for now. This image was a misfire, but I loved the way it felt and this is my gift back to my God. Thank you for loving me. Most of all thank you for your Son.

Happy Easter.
Happy Shooting.