Comment from angelsanddiscus
Pov and dof good, focus is good as is the lighting and clarity. The colors and details of this card are very nice. Reall nice close up and thanks for sharing. He also has a crack in his beak. I am lost with this being macro. Nice job and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Brian B
Wow, what an initial impact and focal point. I feel like I can reach out and pet it. Awesome image of the beak and can even see the pupil of the eye. The bright red is beautiful and the black almost looks painted on. Well Done.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013

thank you so very much!

Comment from Doris1022
very pretty...the beak looks damaged? broken. he is very red and alert though. Keep up the creative thinking to brighten my days! Have a great week!

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013

Thank you so very much! they use that bill a lot to open seed. it will grow back like a finger nail.

Comment from gidavidson
Love close up shots like this that show the fine details of this colorful one. A sunflower seed being worked on, super sharp focus and well framed. Like the exposure and dark background. Top shot.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013

thank you so very much!

Comment from redonion
Another fantastic bird shot. Colors are vibrant and true. Clairety and placement are good. Love the shiny eyes. Great picture.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from bigbear2081
This guy is gorgeous! Love the furry coat! Vivid color. Emphasizes the eye. Beak is as red as the bird! Nice capture with the seed.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013

thank you so very much!

Comment from WendyG
Wonderful close up of this male Cardinal in all his glory! Excellent sharp focus, exposure, dof and framing. Good luck in the contest!;)

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013

Thank you so very much1

Comment from MGTF Blue
AMAZINGLY sharp portrait of this stunning bird.
Great colours and the background is perfect.
In fact this would get an even higher rating if you hadn't cropped off his head feathers, I find thios to be a mistake.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013

thank you so very much!

Comment from thood907
Wow. This is an amazing macro shot. How were you able to get so close? They are such jumpy birds. Incredible detail in the feathers and beak. Nice catchlight in the eye also. The green background sets this guy off beautifully and just makes him pop. Well done.

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013

thank you so very much for a good review and high score! i hide and sit still and wait for them.

Comment from Letty60
How lucky to have this bird living close by, great colour and the composition is great love the way he is looking, love his brown eyes, well done :)

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2013

thank you so very much!