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Comment from avmurray


Congratulations. No wonder you won with this splendid photo. If you were patient enough I am sure you could count the feathers. The red beak is really standing out, and the seed it is holding adds interest. Focus is pin sharp and the colors are lovely. Really like the tight cropping.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2011


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2011
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from Jorge Gaete


Very nice capture.
The colors and detail are great.
Good use of depth.
Magnificent focus.
Oh that eye.
Good work.
Jorge.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2011


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2011
    Thank you so very much!
reply by Jorge Gaete on 14-Aug-2011
    You are very welcome.
    Jorge.
Comment from JenniLynnPhotography


This is a really great close up of a female cardinal. I love the details in the feathers and that you can see the seed in it's mouth! Great shot!

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2011


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2011
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from Max Giddings


This is just about as tight a photo as I have ever seen of our feathered friends. The detail in the feathers is superb. A really great photo of this kind of subject.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2011


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2011
    Thank you so very much for such a good review and high score!
Comment from Antarehs


Willie, I feel like a broken record when I review your work, but it's always true: your images are well-focused, with rich, natural color, great framing and angles, nice catchlights, outstanding details, never boring in their treatment of the subject. You do know how to capture animals so well!

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2011


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2011
    Thank you so very much1 I like broken records!
Comment from tedmunro


very nice shot as always willie. this cardinal looks familiar. very clear image and nice sharp colors. a pleasure to review and ty for sharing

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2011


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2011
    Thank you so very much! They all look the same and I have posted several. There is just so many differt poses to use.
Comment from photosbyted


The weight of the fucus went to the eye but that is not a bad thing all good the detail in the fethers are super sharp good catch and thank you for sharing with us.

Ted

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2011


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2011
    Thank you so very much! I always shoot the eye. I refocus on the eye every click of the shutter. Without the eye nothing will be good. Sometimes I may shoot Twenty shots to get one good, providing the bird stays that long.
reply by photosbyted on 14-Aug-2011
    That is the life and times of a photographer The ratio use to be 1 in 100 or so and now with digital I think you arte correct 1 in say 20 good work and thank you for sharing.

    Ted
Comment from bellamahri


Magnificent up close and personal shot.
The detail of the feathers is impressive.
Great lighting and color!
Well done!
Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2011


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2011
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from picklepea09


WOW, now that is a close shot. Good eye!...lol She is beautiful! Is that her tongue or does she have a sunflower seed in her mouth? Great detail, focus and color. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2011


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2011
    Thank you so very much! She is eating sunflower seed.
Comment from GaliaG


wow, how same body can get so close to a bird, I will never understand

excellent details, focus, colors and contrast

good luck with the contest

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2011


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2011
    Thank you so very much!