Comment from amfunny
Wow.. a beautiful photograph with excellent focus and details. Nicely composed and it fills the frame nicely. Well done.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Shakeadog
Nice entry
very good colouring to it
details are crisp and sharp too
dof perfect
lighting very good
focus correct and perfect
i like the profile of the bird and his eye too
nice work

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Shingho
Scale of 1 to 5 (highest)
Initial Impact 5
Creativity in Composition 5
Color and Exposure 5
Sharpness 5
Technique 5

Very nice! Good luck!

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Bumbling Amateur
Really nice close up of this finch. I like the "expression". It seems to be on really high alert. The painting of the background has clipped some of the feather detail all around the subject. Is it possible to alter the background without drawing a distinct line around the body?

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2011

Thanks

Comment from Cowtown1
Amazing detail in this shot. And nice job on photoshop, the bird really pops against the black background. Good colors

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Kevan
Beautiful photo,nicely done.Great initial impact,great color.Good clarity and detail,thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from JohnnyG
Wow, the sharpness and detail of the feathers is amazing. It looks like the bird was actually posing for you. Nice job.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2011

thank you so very much! She did pose, all the way up until she flew!

Comment from chickadee
Outstanding results will have to remember the F stop!! A beautiful clear image with awesome details on the little ones face. A beautiful eye highlight bringing her to life! She does look a bit scared!! Stunning shot with perfect framing bringing the little one in nice and close!! Best of luck in the contest!
/Chickadee

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Steve T.
a nie shot ofthe female golfinch.
thge photo is very well focused andthe details are sharp.
the colors are natural and the lighting is good.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from MsPenny
What excellent starlight caught in the birds eye. It is crystal clear and the details of the feathers are amazing. I think just a soft back ground of plants might work better in the background.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!