Comment from MerendaAlicia
Great Job! I love the detail and clarity! It feels like he's looking right out of the computer screen at you! I like the color and the composition. Great job.

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2011

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Comment from jesuel
what an amazing photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and really great subject matter fine work here

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2011

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Comment from MukeshB
Another great one Willie. I can't believe how close you get with you shots. Even with a crop you had to be really close to this guy to get the sharpness and clarity you got. Amazing!

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2011

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Comment from marieann green
Oh, Willie , this is like getting too close to the Easter Bunny! Poor cardinal has lost all it's magic. Great shot though with excellent color, clarity and unique composition

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2011

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Comment from chickadee
Well that is some eye you captured here Willie! Nice sharp details seeing every little feather and the wee tongue as well! The glimmer in the eye brings it to life and the framing is very CLOSE! Best of luck in the contest!
/Chickadee

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2011

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Comment from Shakeadog
yes very close
i like the details to it
very good colours
contrast sharp
well framed
focus perfect
i like a different shot
well done

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2011

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Comment from Anne
This is an amazing picture the way you got this so close up. The detail you see is stunning. I Like the way you even see in the beak. The way the eye looks is fantastic. A beautiful and excellent picture. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2011

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Comment from Intrepid
Well, i have to admit that the eye is up close and personal. I feel like this bird is staring at me. Your focus is super sharp. The colors are nicely saturated.

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2011

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Comment from yukongold
Strong impact - almost scary... Fantastic detail; well composed, great colouring. Lighting is good. Well done - thanx for sharing

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2011

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Comment from PoohBear
Nice capture here of the eye! This is very different and it shows the very tiny feathers on the birds head. Nice work on your part!

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2011

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