Comment from Sean T Phelan
That's a fine looking 'avian portrait photograph',Eileen!
There's something...a little bit 'unsettling' about that creature's expression and that makes this an enjoyably Out of the Ordinary presentation,my friend!
'Good Show'! : D
~Sean

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023

thank you Sean!

reply by Sean T Phelan on 21-Feb-2023

Absolutely,Eileen!

Comment from Zilyram
Wow what an interesting bird Eileen. The collar/yoke plumage almost looks knitted with fur top. Love the slicked back crest and the orange face. Excellent sharp focus and exposure on the white is perfectly done.

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 Comment Written 19-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023

thanks so much Mary

Comment from TDtraditionalart
Great image you have posted here!!! The clarity of your capture is impressive! Almost as impressive as the expression you captured on his face. The close up view, straight on is piercing!! This bird must be a formidable hunter!! Thanks so much for sharing this!!

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023

thank you so very much for this incredible rating!

Comment from helvi2
A beautiful shot but slightly on the soft side of focus. The smaller image looks pretty good. but the larger one shows it slightly out of focus. I don't see anything wrong with the lighting. I've never seen a bird like this before. It was a treat! Love the POV! If this was in perfect focus it truly would have been amazing! :o) Helvi

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 Comment Written 19-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023

thanks for your kind review Helvi,, truly appreciated.

Comment from supergold
A fantastic close up with amazing sharp details; never seen this bird before: certainly the funniest bird on earth;...........................

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023

Fred, thanks so much!!

Comment from nikman
An excellent looking nature image posted here! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us a very enjoyable view of that beautiful bird. Textures, colours and tones are good. Exposure and sharpness are spot on! Great photo!!

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023

thank you so much Sir nik!