Comment from nutsey
In this photo, he looks like he doesn't have a body..all wings and legs! (my favorite parts of the chicken) LOL Great presentation, great details and colors. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2010

Thank you very much!

Comment from marieann green
Amazing capture
Very dramatic
Good story telling ability
Love the black, black of the feathers
Excellent use of natural light
Beautiful creature
Enjoyed

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2010

Thank you so much!

Comment from Polly Brown
Initial Impact: 5
Presentation: 5
Colours:5
Focus: 5
Detail: 5
Interest: 5
Lighting: 5
Description: 5
He looks very clumsy and comical. Nice photograph Willie.

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2010

Thank you so much! He is not clumsy, he is fast, He is comical,
when he is distrurbed he makes a noise like he is fussing at me.

Comment from DeeZ
Amazing...as I said you are in the zone here! Beautiful and unique capture. You should submit these to the Ornithology Society or something. Excellent work!

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2010

Thank you so much!

reply by DeeZ on 08-Dec-2010

You're welcome!

Comment from artbystaci
Great action shot. I love the feeling of secrecy that this guy embodies. Would like to see a bit more focus especially in the face. Otherwise, great angles and subject. Beautiful photograph.

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2010

thanks

Comment from vipshehan-Nikon
Nice sharp image and I like the composition very much. The focus is not sharp as the other ones also the grain is visible I the background.

Thanks for sharing.

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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2010

Thanks

Comment from Robin Gillow
Lucky shot! I am sure you are pretty pleased with the result on this one? Nice focusing as well and good viewing interest. Wonderful stuff; Robin

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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2010

Thank you so much!

reply by Robin Gillow on 08-Dec-2010

My pleasure. Robin

Comment from SLebredo
Great action and clarity most impressed at your persistance in getting this capture. Clarity and color are great. Optimal ROT. Limbs of tree obscure main subject but do not detract to much from main subject. If it were mixed I might try to clone out the limbs in front of subject. Great Photo of a very dificult shot. Well done thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2010

Thank you so much!

Comment from Terri08
# Initial impact=5+
# Creativity of presentation=5+
# Color Harmony=5+
# Center of Interest=5+
# Technical Excellence=5+
# Technique=5+
# Story Telling Ability=5+
# Lighting=5+
Great capture Willie! Good lighting, nice background. Great focus and detail. Wonderful pose captured.

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2010

Thanks again for such a nice review and high rating.

Comment from Echo7
Great shot Willie. Fantastic bokeh. Detail is sharp. Focus was very good. FAst action capture og this magnificent bird. Good light in here. Giving a nice glimmer on the water. Little water spray droplets adds vibrancy to the whole shot. Well done

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2010

Thank you so much. The things you see are not water drops, it is little feathers off the bird.