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Comment from obriankl


the detail is good. the lighting is good. the dof is good. the blurred background is good. thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2012


reply by the author on 02-Jun-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from kmcw53


It looks like you must have been close in proximity to the background.

It is a beautiful picture and I hope you continue because this is pretty good.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2012


reply by the author on 02-Jun-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from TwistedZepher


Love these birds, they are just so beautiful. Their colors of blue, orange and white are just darling. I wouldn't mind seeing these kind of birds around, sadly we see more of cardinals, sparrows, chickadees and robins then anything else. Great picture you have here!

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2012


reply by the author on 02-Jun-2012
    Thank you so very much! I have bluebird boxes up which attracts them.
Comment from DCrest01


This is a beautiful capture. I love the shading and the tones of blue. Setting is nice. Composed well. Good clarity and sharpness. Well done. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2012


reply by the author on 02-Jun-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from avmurray


I totally agree. This is really a pretty bird and the blue colors are really standing out. The bird looks so good against the nicely blurred background.

Your focus is nice and sharp showing very fine details in the feathers and you have captured the bright and shiny eye very well. Also the exposure is spot on and the colors are nice and natural.

I also think the placement of the bird within the frame works well together with the neat cropping. The bird sitting on an iron bar and the curve of it adds interest. I also think the pose of the bird is very cute. This is a very nice close up and your image is nicely balanced and with good DOFF. I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2012


reply by the author on 01-Jun-2012
    Thank you so very much! Don't forget to vote!
reply by avmurray on 01-Jun-2012
    You are most welcome. Have already voted.
Comment from 4 I AM


Absolutely beautiful shot you captured here. The colors are great and the tones surrounding the bird look manipulated [which wouldn't matter anyhow] but i don't see that in your notes, so
amazing if it's natural. My 6 stars say how i feel.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2012


reply by the author on 01-Jun-2012
    Thank you so very much for a great review and high score! The background is trees. I did use the burn tool some to darken it in spots.
reply by 4 I AM on 02-Jun-2012
    well it's awesome, don't know how to use the burn tool, but you sure do.
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2012
    The burn tool is one of the tools found in photoshop and elements. You just place it on the area you want and click on it. The area will get darker and the more you click it the darker it gets. I use it a lot!
Comment from BrooklynMyra


Is this a bluebird? I've never seen one before. No matter, it is a great closeup of this bird. Great colors, and lighting. Good work!

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2012


reply by the author on 01-Jun-2012
    Thank you so very much! This is an eastern bluebird.
Comment from old man bob


Wow what a beautiful bird, have to get you to teach me how to do that background. Very sharp, high impact photo, really nice colors. Enjoyed viewing.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2012


reply by the author on 01-Jun-2012
    Thank you so very much! Trees in the background. I used the burn toool to darken it.
Comment from havinfun


Ohhh, I love these little birds. I have taken a few pics of these little guys myself but haven't gotten one as clear and beautiful as this one. Colors and clarity are amazing. I love the simplicity with nothing to distract from the bird. Great job.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2012


reply by the author on 01-Jun-2012
    Thank you so very much!
reply by havinfun on 01-Jun-2012
    You're welcome.
Comment from xennia


This is a great contest entry. Excellent focusing on the most beautiful details of the feathers, most beautiful colors, I love the blue in the nature. Cool angle and composition too. Thanks for sharing and best wishes for the contest.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2012


reply by the author on 01-Jun-2012
    Thank you so very much! Don't forget to vote!