Comment from WendyG
Awe, she looks so sweet, I love red cap and golden eye, she has given you great pose Eileen. Super focus, DOF, exposure and farming my friend;)

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Jul-2014

thanks Wendy!

Comment from ShineLight
Beautiful bird and photograph. Great caption. Nice colors on the head, focus is sharp and clear. Your presentation is very nice.

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2014

thanks you very much shine.. I need a first name unless you like to be called Shine ;)

Comment from jrconrad
Such rare beauties. It's great you got this wonderful close up. I especially appreciate the tack sharp focus. Super catch. Hope you got some of the full bird. Love to see those. Cheers, JR

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2014

I might have some somewhere :) thanks JR

Comment from supergold
a great close up Eileen and very appropriate title; unless this male (?) crane is just posing for you and Sandra; I like his red hat; excellent lighting and focus;

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2014

thanks Fred, it was my sister's birthday and she was my companion for the day :)

Comment from gidavidson
Sounds like they have found a good home and do not want to leave as they like to pose for you. Like the head shot, colorful, focused and framed. Very well done.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2014

thanks George

Comment from michiganmike
A great shot with excellent details in the eye and bill. I like the colors, but there is something about all that background that makes me think another composition might be better. Perhaps making it horizontal by cropping off a fair amount of the bottom.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2014

I could certainly try. Thanks Mike!

Comment from Doris1022
he has a heart shaped red head. or cap.

very cute.
the grey is given a pop with the red head. well done.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2014

thanks so much D!

Comment from Zilyram
Love the vibrant pink which really stands out against the grey background. Excellent focus and dof. Good lighting and exposure. :) Mary

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2014

thanks so much Mary!