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Comment from sohailanwar


So fantastic shot ,lovely zoom with so clear focus,bright red color with black contrast makes it so lovely shot..awesome..

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from corky55


WOW that is the best close up of a bird I have ever seen ever. Focus is absolutely perfect. I can see his pupils inside his beak dof is spot on. Just a great shot. Story line is perfect. This is one of those shots that come along once in a blue moon you should feel very proud of your accomplishment. Great shot thanks for sharing. Corky

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
    Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!
Comment from Christine389


A bright and cheerful image with good clear detail. The addition of the sunflower seed in it's mouth is a bonus and adds further interest and the focus on the eye with it's pretty catchlight is excellent. I very much like the composition and close cropping too. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from Alexander Grant


Super vivid color! Love the pose of the bird, looking as if it has been caught! Little out of focus, but other than that it looks great!

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
    Thank you!
Comment from clou


Amazing closeup! Beautifully illuminated and razor sharp focus...colors are vivid and true, contrasts so well with the green bg

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


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    thank you so very much!
Comment from sweetdweems


WOW! I'm thinking this is pretty cool. The sculpted ridge around the eye is interesting. The pupil is kind of human like! And there with a sunflower seed. It's all set for the day. Great POV and awesome colors. Great macro entry!

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


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    Thank you so very much!
Comment from GaliaG


amazing colors and focus

excellent capture of the food in the bird beak and the light reflection on his eye

well done and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


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    Thank you so very much!
Comment from SteveANH


Amazing closeup! Wish I had a 6 left. This is an older bird, and cardinals live a long time. I notice the worn and cracked beak. The focus on his eye is absolutely perfect. Great picture.

Do a web search for this poem, if you love cardinals, this will move you.

John Leax, "At The Winter Feeder".

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


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Comment from phil1950


Lovely head shot of the beautiful looking bird with a seed love the capture of the eye great subject angle timing lighting focus exposure detail colours tones well done

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


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Comment from sonshine


Wow, what a awesome photo for this contest ;) This is the closus I've every seen of a male cardnial and it's breath-taking sharp and the clarity is wonderful! I think that ALL of camera skills are prefect and I am so amazed at the shot that you got! Fabulous job.. and thank you so much for sharing it. Also, I think that you will do great in the contest! :)

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
    Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!
reply by sonshine on 10-Jan-2013
    You are so very welcome!