Comment from MKFlood
the bird says "sorry, im waiting for someone!"lol. nice capture. the angle of the shot of this chubby bird in the bush is great. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the presentation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2025

Comment from Kathy Banich
Awe, what a sweet looking little bird. I don't believe we get Nightingales around my neck of the woods. Your image has produced such a lovely visual presence of its soft plumage. Focused nicely on the bird with nice depth to allow this lil one to stand out nicely from its natural environment. A lovely nature shot.

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2025

Kathy,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this male Blackcap it's not a Nightingale which has brown plumage. Though it has the second name of the Northern Nightingale, possibly because of it's song.
Susan

Comment from orchidrn
Susan this is a great capture of the Blackcap. His image is very clear and sharp against a blurred background. His profile is well shown with excellent focus and clarity.

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2025

Michele,
Thanks a million for your complementary review in thus male Blackcap.
Susan

Comment from alaskapat
The bird is well placed within the frame and I appreciate the turned head allowing a good look at its side profile .
Well focused, clear image with good use of the light.
Colors and tones appear natural.
Well composed and presented!

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2025

Pat,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this male Blackcap.
Susan

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
A very sweet and endearing visual presented here this beautiful little bird amongst the foliage. Composition shades, tones colors, and overall presentation is extremely well done. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2025

Maureen,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this male Blackcap,
Susan

Comment from nikman
A good looking nature image posted here! Your fine and classical composition gives us an enjoyable view of that pretty bird and its location. Like the pose you got. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well taken!

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2025

Nik,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this male Blackcap.
Susan

Comment from Mark Lovegrove
Great candid nature shot here Susan of this Northern Nightingale. Great natural colours and exposure. Great focus especially the eye, soft textures of the feathers and the natural surroundings. Well done and thanks for sharing :-)

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2025

Mark,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this male Blackcap perched on the Crabapple tree beside the Ivy covered fence.
Susan