Comment from darniforgot
Great composition and use of space. The details in the image are very good and the image is sharp and well focused. I like the reflection in the bird's eye. The initial impact is good.

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from MikiB
My goodness that's what I call a close-up! Caught her eating her sunflower seeds. It shows the feathers so perfect that it almost looks like a drawing. My husband has gotten close on a hummingbird but the other birds fly away. You must have some kind of camera!

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Dr. Michael Shelton
this is a great shot it is bold and direct the color and the texture are great it is a clean and clear work witgh great focus and also tells a great story of nature at its best nice job

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much for such a great review and high score!

Comment from EvaB
Great focus, color and composition. Love the detail in the feathers and tight focus of the eye. Very well done.

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Derek Redfern
I love this! Focused beautifully, it shows the delicate feather patterns superbly. Capturing the bird eating adds another dynamic element to the image

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Shakeadog
very good shot willie
beautiful close up
details are very good
colouring is exceptional as is the focus
details are crisp and clear
well framed
lighting perfect too
well shot

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Babyboomer
Wow that red beak sure is something to be reckoned with. I like that you have captured her munching away on the seed which leads my eye to the detail in the feathers and into her crystal clear eye. Good focus on the eye, I would have liked to see the beak more in focus, maybe a bigger crop all round. My perspective only. Overall a very eyecatching view! Good work.

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2011

Thanks! The main point is the eye and feathers.

Comment from am-photo
Personally, my eyes are drawn to the sunflower seed in her beak.. and it makes me want to think that is the main focus in this picture.. but it is not in focus. For that, it would be nice if maybe a slightly higher f/stop were used to keep her whole face crystal clear. But overall, Great shot! Excellent colors and I love how much detail you've caught in her feathers. Good job:)

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 Comment Written 14-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2011

Thanks. The point was the eye and feathers!

Comment from ImagesofJoy
Great detail in this closeup of cardinal. Action in it eating a seed. Good color. Good framing. Good lighting. Very nice portrait of bird. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from David T Francis
Great closeup here with great details in the feathers. Great focus on the eye and beak with really nice colours.

Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!