my favorites of 2012! CARDINAL

This was my favorite Cardinal shot of the series. I'm curious to see if it's

yours? Thanks.

This is my favorite of those you submitted too Kenneth.  Very good sharpness and color, plus beautiful environs.  I love the dark green vs. the brilliant red. 

This doesn't apply to this photo, but I have been wondering why most of the cardinal shots requesting critique lately seem to be over-saturated.  It's as though the red-channel is completely blown on most, losing detail in the red. 

See my current cardinal shot critque request for what I think seems to be natural color - on my monitor at least.  Maybe I'm under-saturating!  What are your thoughts?

Best regards,

Dennis