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Comment from mamamary


This is a beautiful picture of the female cardinal. It doesn't seem fair that the male gets all of the red color though. I like the color of the background you have chosen. Very nice close-up

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2011


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2011
    Thank you so very much! the female sets on the nest. She must not be seen.
Comment from Shakeadog


excellent shot
detail and focus is superb
colours are gorgeous
love his eye and beak
well done
focus and dof perfect
lighting spot on too
well framed
excellent entry

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2011


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2011
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from grubnide


remarkable cose up with such good clarity and clear focus. The feathers are well demonstrated. Love the colours.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2011


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2011
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from netdweller


This is just perfect - wow! The clarity and detail is wonderful and the colors are fantastic - great work - and artist notes - thank you for sharing your work and good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2011


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2011
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from Daliant


Beautiful. it has the quality of a portrait reserved for humans. Lovely pose. Nice light and colour and the focus is spot on . Thanks for sahring

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2011


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2011
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from constance54


She is absolutely stunning. I have never seen one this upclose. She is beautiful. her feathers are interesting. You did a fantastic job capturing this beauty. Great job.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2011


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2011
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from Watercoloursmleboeuf


Cardinals are gorgeous and this one is no exception. I love how you've captured it's personality and all the rich warm tones that are not the typical reds of the male but the more understated colors of the female that really are beautiful. I too buy sunflower seeds and fill a feeder outside my window where I paint to watch them:) I love the close up detail and the way you have cropped this photo as well.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2011


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2011
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from Jane Jenkins


I like the way she is positioned with her head turned to the side. Her eye looks soft and gentle and her mouth is a wonderful color. Well composed and framed. One of the nicest bird pictures I have seen.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2011


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2011
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from Msgt Clark


I agree W.

Good focus
Good lighting
Good initial impact
Good center of interest
Good overall presentation

You got my vote. Dave

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2011


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2011
    Thank you so very much Dave!
Comment from canon shooter


Wonderful great lighting and detail on the feathers. The background sure makes this pop off the screen. You should do very well in the contest. Thanks for the information on the Cardinal.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2011


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2011
    Thank you so very much!