The Flasher

In these woods, a flash of red caught my eye...And, I spotted this beautiful male sitting on a branch brightening that little patch of dark green.  There was just a slight breeze, which parted his crown a bit to show the whitish gray beneath.   He was very alert to my presence, as his feathers were standing straight up on his head.  But, he lingered long enough for me to get some nice shots of him.

As always, handheld.