Comment from Debbie Mahorney
A beautiful close up capture of this bird.
Great focus and clarity. Awesome clear details. I love everything about this picture.
Good luck in the contest

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Comment from photoman12
I never saw such a close up of a cardinal like this. There is even catch lights in the eye. Plus a stray hair in his mouth.

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Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!

Comment from grandmakay
Great picture of this beautiful bird. Great color and focus. I love seeing these birds in the snow, I live in Ohio and I also feed them sunflowers and yes they do hang out here in the winter. Very good close-up, great detail.

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Comment from alysia1234
Like how you got so close up. The contrast is great nice and bright. Amazing how colorful they are. Great photograph.

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Comment from Severity Apparel
Great picture, not as common where I am from so I am In awe Of a bright red bird! Very nice close-up without losing detail and clarity very nice.

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Comment from Cassandra01
What a great shot of this cardinal with the seed in his beak. Can't imagine who posted this one! :) Stunning focus on the eyes, beak, seed, and feathering. Excellent lighting. Nice catchlight in his eye. Excellent shot.

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Comment from Shakeadog
Another excellent close up of the cardinal
Vibrant colour with excellent lighting
Well framed
Very fine details too
Beautiful focus
Well shot

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Comment from Nermalas
Greatly done close up, sharp and great detailed. Well focused and nicely composed, that seed makes shot even more interesting

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Comment from perch69
He is beautiful. Outstanding color. We had them in Mi but I never got that close to one. Good framing and space left. Love the seed in his mouth. Nice touch.

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Comment from esgjag
Not hard telling who took this shot. The birdman strikes again. Great focus, colors, lighting and framing. Technically a superior photo. Well done and good luck.

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2013

Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!