Comment from JimLeeOriginals
Wow!! The detail is amazing. I see these birds all the time but never noticed the blended color in the head feathers.
He really needs to clean up after eating...

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from cabobrian
Super clear shot with great details particularly the texturing around the eyes. Brilliant coloring in the bird show extremely well against the greens of the background. A nicely composed piece.

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from mt hood linda
I think you have captured the cardinal at
the perfect moment in time. The shot is crisp, the colors are vivid, and the expression is priceless. Nice work!

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from fotofriend
I get the feeling there is a mother bird somewhere saying "Wipe your beak."
This is a very good close-up showing the intense red and black of this beautifully marked Ohio State bird. Your good pov and composition have put all the emphasis on this little guy. I am just missing the little 'crown' that some of them have.
Either way, I thank you for sharing this handsome feathered friend and all the best to you for the contest!

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2012

Thank you so very much! The crown is raised if they are alarmed or see other males! It is down as much as up.

reply by fotofriend on 13-Apr-2012

You are so welcome. I wondered about that, since I could see a trace of a teeny tiny mohawk going on there! ;o) Thanks much for explanation.

Comment from MinoYasue
This is quite expressive. I think because of eyes, which definitely captures viewerâ??s attention.
I also have taken by the details â?? so clear in both color and texture.
Thank you for sharing and good luck for the contest.

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from DCrest01
This is a wonderful capture. Love the clarity and sharpness you achieved. The red and black are so difficult to capture well and you did a great job. Love the expression you caught. Talk about caught in the cookie jar! Really nicely composed. Nice bokeh background and very well done. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2012

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

Comment from icnpictures
Great shot of this lovely cardinal- I do not know how you get so close- awesome close up with excellent focus and superb detail!! Just amazing- they must know you well and are not afraid. Great shot!

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from adr1an
well titled useful notes technically well captured & presented with super initial impact depth & colouring nice lighting & composition with exquisite focus showing him off sooo well good luck in comp. & well done!

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Msgt Clark
Excellent shot W good luck in the contest.
Good focus
Good lighting
Good composition
Good initial impact
Good center of interest
Good overall presentation
Thanks for sharing. Dave

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2012

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

Comment from JBenham
Beautiful picture. So clear and crisp. Amazing close up. The eye is so expressive. Good capture. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2012

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2012

Thank you so very much!