Comment from Linda Bickston
Annie, Congratulations on this win. Well deserved. This is a very creative, and imaginative picture. The parrot is demonstrating a definite personality, which can be seen in his dislike of the news. You have done an excellent job in your choice of colors, and lighting. Fantastic.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Linda, and of course also for the very generous rating.

Comment from CammyCards
This looks very much as if it were painted. The texture is appealing. The soft colors are peaceful and harmonious. The focus is right on. Nice work.

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from T.davisartsandcrafts
This is a very nice painting. I don't usually paint with oil paints because they take so long to dry. Any tips? You obviously know what you are doing. Great job. Love the background too.

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from Lilibug6
This is a great shot and very good entry for the contest! The focus is excellent! The colors are fantastic! The lighting and presentation are very good! Well done and thanks for sharing! Good luck in the contest! Lori

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

reply by Lilibug6 on 12-Apr-2016

My pleasure! Lori

Comment from Lolly Cardinal
Magnificent, I love this intelligent parrot! He/she very beautiful.
Beautiful colors and red in tail is awesome. Background enhances his colors and brightens it's head. Marvelous photo and great eye viewer.
Thanks for showing.
Congratulations and Good Luck.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from BENSIMO2010
really thank you for this portrait of Bird ripping newspaper to pieces, high quality of picture, nice background of photo, excellent angle you choose for this shot, nicely framed, cropped , I like this picture, thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from cakemp55
I love the quote! Fantastic shot of this bird ripping up paper. Beautiful harmony of colours, wonderful composition and capture. Focus is great, overall very well done.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review and also for the very generous rating.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
:):) Amusing indeed! A fine and timely capture. Interesting painterly effect. An apt entry for the idioms contest. Overall, this makes an interesting viewing. Good luck!

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from Paul G.
If your intent was to generate a chuckle, it worked. I love it. The idiom is definitely obvious. Well done on the image and the post processing. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Paul.

Comment from Sange
Great title and fine entry for this contest. Inline the captured pose of the bird caught tearing up the paper.
The changed background and painterly filter used make this visually appealing.
Nice work/Good Luck;)

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016

Thank you so very much for the lovely review