Serendipity

I had a friend over for coffee this morning and she spotted the female cardinal. She said, "quick, take a picture!" My camera was not on hand, but I dashed upstairs, grabbed the camera, fumbled to get the chip in and by that time she had flown away.  Our disappointment was short lived as she then flew up on the tree in front of our house.  The sun shone down on her and I was able to get this picture.  I'm delighted!