Comment from helvi2
Hi Nieves, Love the bird whatever it is! It definitely has a unique and interesting look.The bird has wonderful highlights in the eye and the crown on its head. I like how it looks like he's
checking you out . The focus and lighting really show the bird off well. Very enjoyable and fun to view. Love the blue color. Good luck in the contest! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025

Thanks, Nance. Appreciate the pleasant review. Have a joyous New Year. Praying that you are in the best of health.

-Nieves-

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
What stunning capture of this unique bird!You have added beauty to God's creation. It breathes life. Excellent composition, colour coordinates and what have you!! I like this artwork. Bravo!

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025

Thanks, Sesha. Appreciate the sweet review.

Comment from avmurray
This is a truly great entry into a contest like this. The name of this beautiful bit is Great Blue Turaco (Corythaelola cristata). You have pictured it so well and I especially like how lovely the light is falling on it. The bird is also standing out from the dark background in an excellent way.

The photo is very sharp and it is indeed clear and well defined details in the feathers of the bird. The exposure is just spot on.

The format is perfect and the bird has got a very good placement off to the left. I think this is a truly lovely and well taken photo Nieves, and with an excellent DOF. I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2025

Thanks, Sweet Annie. So thrilled with this six rating. Appreciate the identification.

-Nieves-

reply by avmurray on 22-Jan-2025

You are more than welcome Nieves. Hope you will soon post some more photos.

Comment from Ray Gordon
Nieves this is a Great Blue Turaco, such a beautiful bird, with a black crown and dark eyes. He is wearing an interesting hat, ready to go out on the town. I am glad i could help you. Ray

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2025

Thanks, Ray. Appreciate the ID.

Comment from suffolkbrian
Have no idea what this bird is,but that aside it is a good precise photo with real good detail and i like the black background as it highlights the bird really well....Brian

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2025

Thanks, Brian.

reply by suffolkbrian on 16-Jan-2025

you are welcome

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
A very lovely visual presented here this amazing bluebird. Composition, shades, tones, and background highlight your subject in a very pleasing way. Good luck in the contest. I'm really not sure what kind of bird that is.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2025

Thanks, Maureeen.

Comment from nikman
A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us a very enjoyable view of your beautiful bird. Sorry, I cannot help you with identification. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2025

Thanks, Nik. Appreciate the pleasant review.

Comment from alaskapat
I have no idea what the name of this bird is but it certainly is an interesting tropical bird.
I like the way it reaches in from left frame , love that bright yellow and orange beak and that fancy black crest !
You have photographed it well with nice focus , this image is clear and your exposure is correct, the pretty blue tones on the head and body appear natural the feathers are well defined, nice detail is seen in its face and that clear eye complete with the nice reflective light establishes a connection between the viewer and the bird, I feel like it is looking at me!
Well composed and presented! Best wishes to you in this contest .
Hopefully someone will know the name of this beautiful bird!

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2025

Thanks for this detailed and inspiring review, Ms. Pat.