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this is a book of pictures that won a contest

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Comment from FLYBOBROV


I WOULD SAY IT IS VERY CLOSE. I LOVE HOW WELL FOCUSED THE PICTURE IS WITH THE BLURRED BACKGROUND GIVING GREAT CONTRAS. NOT TO MENTION THE PRETTY BRIGHT RED.

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 11-Jan-2013
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from Sam S


Close is right. This is a great capture of Cardinal. Good catchlight in the eye. Looks like his top beak has a crack in it. Great focus and detail. It was a pleasure to review. Well done. Sam

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 11-Jan-2013
    Thank you so very much for a great review and high score! The beak will repair as it grows. I guess you are snowed in now.
reply by Sam S on 11-Jan-2013
    We have lots. The mountains are beautiful. The skiers are happy. Life is good. Sam
Comment from Phyllis Stewart


Just look at that eye! This is definitely the first prize winner, and if it's not, people have no taste and shouldn't vote in contests. AWESOME in every single way!!!


 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 11-Jan-2013
    Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!
Comment from marieann green


Great entry for the contest. What an amazing red!!! Excellent clarity, colors and composition. Exceptionally well done.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 11-Jan-2013
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from bill_collett


What a beautiful shot. Wonderful clarity showing such fine detail. Wonderful vivid colour along with the expression. Great background that enhances the Cardinal. Well done and good luck in the contest. Bill

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 11-Jan-2013
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from Crackerjack Photo


Very nice macro work. Great detail with the seed and the eye. Well framed. Good DOF. Good lighting and clarity. That is one tight shot. Good luck in the contest. Lots of stiff competition. Great job.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


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


Did you set up a bird blind or have your camera on a remote control near a feeder? Brilliant shot. Close, sharp, excellent crop, and detail in the feathers and eye that are extraordinary. Fantastic. Beautiful job.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
    thank you so very much for a good review and high score!
Comment from greenmountaingirl


beautiful shot, crisp clean and neat, lovely color and not over adjusted, very well done the only complaint would be a slightly different crop, but as they say everything is subject, over all great shot and well done!

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


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


Really an amazing picture of a cardinal. The detail that you're able to see in the feathers, eye, and beak is awesome. Thank you so much for sharing!

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
    thank you so very much!
Comment from danielle110489


Wow, this image is beautiful. The detail around his eye is really amazing, and his striking hair. Love the detail on the beak. Really great job. Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013
    thank you so very much for a good review and high score!