Comment from DeeZ
What a great capture...excellent colors and focus...I love the title...it says it all. You've done an excellent job framing him up too! Great work and congrats on All Time Best, its well deserved!

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2010

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2010

thank you so much

reply by DeeZ on 07-Nov-2010

My pleasure!

Comment from dodgement
Initial Impact.
Colour Harmony.
Creativity.
Centre of interest.
Technical Excellence.
Framing.
Technique.
Lighting.
Story Telling.
Composition.
I have taken all these in account and think a 5 is the correct marking for this.

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2010

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2010

thank you so much

Comment from MOtter
Great composition with colorful presentation
Nice focal range with emphasis on the birds head
Wonderful framing with great impact
Beautiful colors and storytelling

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2010

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2010

thank you so much

Comment from Phoenix_Steve
Nice clear shot, great depth of field and use of natural colours. The composition shape is perfect for the subject. Steve

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2010

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2010

thank you so much.

Comment from rooksnapper
A superb image. The detail, focus and clarity are all spot on with a plus.
I really like the pale contrasting green fade that really draws the old girl out and helps to emphasis her.
Very good take.

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 Comment Written 07-Nov-2010

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2010

thank you so much for such a nice review & high score.

Comment from amandah
I think this really works well for the brief, he is brown. The green background works well with the bird. I may have cropped this image a little differently, the balance is just a little off for me. Over all a nice image thank you for sharing. Good luck in the competition.

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2010

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2010

thanks

Comment from emeraldheart
Worth the wait.Great initial impact with this close up.Good stop action of her eating.Great focus and lighting to see with clarity.The green blur background highlights her so well and her brown color.Great entry with technical excellence.Enjoyed.Thank you.

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2010

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2010

thank you so much

Comment from lippi1
well I am not sure what in a blind is..but
it is a nice photo..
the composition is very nice..
the bird must have finally gave in and posed because she looks pretty well positioned..also like she was eating..lol..very nice photo.

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2010

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2010

Thank you so much. A blind is something to hide in and wait for the birds to come to you. I feed the birds and they are willing to eat.

Comment from virginian
Very nice close-up of the Finch. Good background popping out your bird. Lighting and colors are very nice. Wonderful details. Love the eye and beak. Looks like it's eating. Worth at least a 5.5. 'Enjoyed and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2010

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2010

thank you so much

Comment from britjill
Very nice photograph of this house finch. Nice cropping and contrast adjustment. I like the varying brown colors of the bird against the blurry green background. Good job. Jill

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 Comment Written 06-Nov-2010

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2010

thanks