Comment from Romel's Photography
Really very beautiful subject and professional photography. light green background boosted the red subject (color). So smooth photo and quality framing. Great job done.

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from adrianart
Wow what a little beauty!

Love the colour contrasts with the vivid reds and that lovely mottled green background.

That black mask really separates the face and adds the detail of his eyes!

But the best part is that fabulous red crest!

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Kenneth Dinkel
An amazing close up portrait of this charming cardinal. The color is crisp and clean in this well centered photo.

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from chickadee
Oh lookey at the tuff on his head!! l.o.l. Willie he looks a bit upset but what a shot! Excellent contest entry with the primary color well red! Focus your normal perfect with the alertness captured nicely in the beautiful fellas eyes! He looks like he is talking to you! Like the close crop with all his red glory! A cyber 6 star for this beauty!
/Chickadee

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2012

Thank you so very much! Good to see you are still around!

reply by chickadee on 26-Oct-2012

Yep trying to work some time into the schedule now that fall is here!
Have a great weekend Willie!

reply by chickadee on 16-Nov-2012

Less often than more! Painting my little hands off now! l.o.l.

Comment from websterjames
Well cropped or should I say well crowned ... I love the straight on look of this shot ... Awesome ... The detail is solid and capturing the clarity of the eyes while using the depth of field to its best advantage ... Kudos

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Aunita
This is a Stunning Shot and deserves more than 5 stars, but it's all I have to give. I love the close-up and the Vivid colors and how you can really see all his little feathers standing up on his head. Very Nice Work.

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2012

Thank you so very much!

reply by Aunita on 24-Oct-2012

You are Welcome Willie :)

Aunita

Comment from Sange
HOLY red Mr.. CARDINAL WILLIE!
OUTSTANDING capture of him looking at you and you have both eye! Nice clarity as usual! Feather detail is awesome and the smoooooooooth green background is Fab. Great camera work bird man!

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2012

Thank you so very much! I love your sound effects. I was called the bird man before you came but as many beautiful bird shots you do I guess they will start calling you the bird lady!

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
:):)Great looking shot!. Fine example of bird photography. I love his hairdo! Your timing appears to be perfect and you have captured the hippy look on this little fella's face very well.
Well done!

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from pattigirl
Truly beautiful bird with that glorious red hair! Fabulous close up full frame photo of this handsome guy! Great way to start the day! A remarkable creature to be sure. I think both the male and female cardinals are so beautiful. A pleasure always to view your work! Thanks for the share!

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Jairos
Good initial impact on this wonderful cardinal, excellent exposure, good clarity great detail very nice close up, good framing nice b/g, Razor sharp focus, very clear image, beautiful color, camera techiques are well good Job , - Jairos

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2012

Thank you so very much!