Comment from ramonafrances
Its definitely up-close and personal with superior detail. It is so clear it is almost haunting. Great visual texture and coloring too.

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2011

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reply by the author on 29-Nov-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from auntieginzy
A stunning shot! It's always wonderful to see something you never really get a chance to look at close-up. Did the flash scare the bird off? Also was it an outdoor shot? Great shot!

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2011

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reply by the author on 29-Nov-2011

thank you so very much! Yes it was outside and no the flash did not scare him!

Comment from GaliaG
again, I wish I could understand how to get SO close

amazing focus, details, colors and filling of the frame

thansk for shairng

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2011

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reply by the author on 29-Nov-2011

Thank you so very much! I hide close to the feeder and use a 300mm lens and do a tight crop.

Comment from claudia57
Awesome Willie! Beautifully captured.I`m jealous you get the cardinals and i don`t..lol They never come to Newfoundland. But i can see them in pictures :-) Amazing focus and clarity. Thanks for sharing :-)

 Comment Written 28-Nov-2011

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reply by the author on 28-Nov-2011

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

Comment from pictures
super closeup and focus, good feather details and color, nice contrast and lighting and nicely framed. thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 28-Nov-2011

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reply by the author on 28-Nov-2011

thank you so very much!

Comment from donkeyoatey
Beautifully sharp and a great close up! oddly enough, it is the beak and tongue that I like the best! Donkeyoatey

 Comment Written 28-Nov-2011

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reply by the author on 28-Nov-2011

thank you so very much!

Comment from Saylea Photography
Nice up close details, you hardly ever see shots like this
good contrast in the colors as well. Nice work overall

 Comment Written 28-Nov-2011

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reply by the author on 28-Nov-2011

thank you so very much!

Comment from rimikey
Thumbs up on this stunning macro closeup!
Talking about jumping off the screen!
The image is so crisp, you can actually count individual feathers. Awesome.
Great job.

 Comment Written 28-Nov-2011

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reply by the author on 28-Nov-2011

thank you so very much!

Comment from Hotrondo
Beautifully done.Great shot.I like it.Good color harmony.Good composition.Good lighting.Focus.Stands out well.Good technique.Artistic.Very detail,pretty texture.Great job!

 Comment Written 28-Nov-2011

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reply by the author on 28-Nov-2011

thank you so very much!

Comment from Yelo34 00
Excellent Macro. You can see the amazing details. Everything is in sharp focus. The eye is impressive. First impression:5+. This photo shows what the naked eye cannot see. Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 28-Nov-2011

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reply by the author on 28-Nov-2011

thank you so very much!