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Comment from obriej01


What a beautiful shot of the cardinal! The details in the feathers and face are fantastic! You perfectly placed this guy in the frame. Also, excellent entry for the contest! Good luck!

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from 4 I AM


Quite the close up with plenty of detail and spot on with the eye. Amazingly strong with their beaks and go thru sunflowers like butter. All the best in the contest.

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from shirleyla


Nice shot here clarity good,sharp color the angle is good,cropping great, over all a beautiful photo thanks for sharing

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 Comment Written 12-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much for a good review and high score!
reply by shirleyla on 12-Apr-2012
    you earn it and you are welcome
Comment from jacquile


Brilliant shot, get the bird a toothbrush, lovely picture of very colourful bird. Texture of feathers is excellently captured and his expression is marvellous. Good luck

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from Max Giddings


Bold red color of the cardinal make this macro shot really pop out. Nice tight framing with great focus make this a winner in my opinion.

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from avmurray


I really like these close ups of birds. It is a fine way to really study them properly. What could be more suitable for this contest than a red Cardinal ? You say in your notes that you feed the birds every day of the year. I did not think it was necessary and stop when the spring comes. This guy looks pretty healthy though and probably appreciate all the good food.

As usual your focus is spot on and I am really amazed by the clarity of the eye. It is also great details in the feathers. Your exposure is perfect and the blurred background works well. You always have such good and natural colors in your photos.

The placement within the frame and the tight cropping works well. Another lovely photo of a bird from you, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much! It is not necessary it is because I want the birds close to look at all year.
reply by avmurray on 12-Apr-2012
    Yes, I can imagine. Perhaps I should start to do the same and try out some bird photography.
Comment from MorganCollins


what a lovely bird to feed. love this colours. its nice to be able to get so close to such an amazing bird. well done

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from Christine389


Such wonderful clarity here - I love all that detail on the beak. A pretty catch light in the eye and great focus and dof have captured all the individual feathers. I love your close cropping. A great contest entry and a contender for sure.

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from outsideMAN


Very nice capture of this great looking bird. You have a very good looking bird here in this shot! Caught it in a fine pose. The scene is well exposed and the focus is good. Very good shot well done! Good luck in your contest.

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


Wow! A fine entry for the contest! You have captured the natural look of the bird in extreme close up very well. The light and composition are just fine. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much!