Comment from ThruOurLenses
Again excellent focus. The red ball is a real nice touch. If the depth of field was deeper we would of had a nice reflection in the red ball but it would of pulled your attention away from the bird so i think it's great the way it is.

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2012

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Loyd C. Taylor, Sr
Hello friend.
He sure is a cute and colorful little fella.
Great idea, very creative, well done.
Thanks for sharing and my best to you.
Loyd

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2012

Thank you so very much!

reply by Loyd C. Taylor, Sr on 04-Jan-2012

My pleasure, Loyd
Please drop by my work when you can. Loyd

Comment from david F
oh my what a fantastic shot qite sureal with the babale in the Bg but for me it really works well and gives a great comosition for the chickadee to be shown off in , nice one Willie

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from marieann green
You have the patience of a saint! Wish we had his tail but understand under the circumstances you got all you could.
Great shot with perfect balance, clarity and composition

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2012

Thank you so very much! My camera is still in the shop and the birds don't mind the decorations at all now. I have a racoon comming at night and he knocks the decorations down. It figures all the neat birds show up when I am without my camera.

Comment from Godsgirl
Wow what a great photograph you got here!!

0-5
Lighting - 5
Focus - 5
Color - 5
Center of interest - 5
story telling - 5
creativity - 5

Thanks for sharing this with us all!! :)

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Daliant
Cute little bird. Like the addition of the red bauble. Adds interest to the composition. Good focus on the bird. Thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2012

thank you so very much!

Comment from Kenneth Dinkel
I want to touch this little guy. Clear and crisp. I can smell his scent. The blue and grey plumage set this off real nice. The red bulb adds a awesome effect too. NICE WORK!

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from s neufeldt
I love that you have the two together i love the pose of the little guy and the reflections in the ball adds some christmas sparkle to the photo

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Echo7
Good shot. I see a few have commented on the bobble...but i dont think its that distracting...It actually provides a good contrast to the bird, helps the little guy to stand out & gives a nice vibrancy. Good thinking.

Focus perfect as is the clarity, great exposure & lovely bokeh

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2012

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Hotrondo
Beautiful shot of beautiful creature.Good depth.Good color harmony as well as lighting.I like the angle you took,some kind candid.The red ball adds 'christmas' story into the shot.The shot is sharp and clear.Good job!

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2012

thank you so very much!