Comment from deb12060
What a beautiful bird. Excellent focus and cropping great DOF like the muted green back ground. And the expression on the birds face almost looks quisical almost as if hes saying and what are you looking at

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reply by the author on 31-May-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Shakeadog
very good entry for the contest
lovely blue colour to him
beautiful detail
focus perfect
dof perfect
well framed
good luck

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reply by the author on 31-May-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from sweettea
I just love these Little Guys~~ I love how you captured the expression, and the feathers appear as if you could reach in and tickle his~~ great job~~

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reply by the author on 31-May-2011

Thank you so very much for such a nice review and high score!

Comment from Anne
What a beautiful bird and an excellent picture of him. The color is so deep and wonderful. I like the way you took this so close up. He seems to be looking at you and wondering what you are doing. Just a beautiful picture. Good luck in the contest.

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Thank you so very much!

Comment from Dr. Michael Shelton
this is a nice shot it is bold an expressive it has great color and texture it has focus and tells a story of nature and beauty that i love so much this work is a great example of fine wildlife art thanks for sharing

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Thank you so very much!

Comment from Lifesblessings.biz
"Hello", this vibrant blue bunting seems as interested in you as you are in him. Thank you for including artist's notes I enjoy learning from the photos on this site.
Initial impact 5
Creativity of presentation 5
Color Harmony 5
Center of Interest 5
Composition 5
Technical Excellence 5
Story Telling Ability 5
Lighting 5
Artist's Notes 5
Thanks for sharing

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Thank you so very much!

reply by Lifesblessings.biz on 31-May-2011

You are very welcome :)

Comment from photo48
Sorry, but it is just a pet peeve of mine when I see an image this sharp and well photographed not to see the entire animal unless it is a headshot...but thanks for sharing!

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Thanks

Comment from donkeyoatey
How could I NOT love such a detailed and well shot photo? The composition and background are wonderful, the detail is superb! Good luck in the contest! Donkeyoatey

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Thank you so very much!

Comment from papabear5769
Hey you looking at me?Excellent photo of this indigo up close & personable!Love the way it;s cropping it;s head to the side!Great focus,doff,lighting and colors!Great story telling ability also!Thanks for sharing!papabear5769

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reply by the author on 31-May-2011

Thank you so very much!

reply by papabear5769 on 01-Jun-2011

you are so very welcomed!papabear5769!

Comment from bosch2
I have heard that the best thing about bird pictures is when you catch the eye, and you certainly did that here! Great focus, nice contrast and color harmony.

 Comment Written 31-May-2011

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reply by the author on 31-May-2011

Thank you so very much! Yes the eye is the most important thing! I focus on the eye on all my bird pictures!