Comment from Mark Worden
very nice shot of this bird that seems to be saying, "I can't believe you just caught me on camera." The composition, colors, and bokeh are simply beautiful, thank you for posting, mark

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 Comment Written 25-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2013

Thank you!

Comment from drmerlin
What an excellent image. I love the colours. The composition with the frame-in-frame technique and great bokeh works perfectly. The bird is tack sharp... I have no suggestions at all as to how to improve this... Just superb!

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from DavidP
A very pretty male finch that you captured here and I really like the way he's framed by the pine needles. A perfect picture frame and his bright red plumage is so pretty. I have a bunch of these guys and girls at our feeders all the time but this one is so red. A great shot Willie with wonderful feather detail and a great eye highlight! Looks like he has you spotted. Excellent photo and I sure wish I could give you a six for it but I don't have any left. He couldn't have picked a better spot to land framing himself so well with the pine branches and needles. Great shot.
David

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Doris1022
Love the shot he looks to be in a christmas tree and the red and green is chritmasy. fine work. love it!! keep the camera ready for the fast flier.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from corky55
Nice bird shot. I just love bird shots mainly because I stink at them and have a great deal of respect for those who excel at them.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2013

Thank you so very much!

reply by corky55 on 25-Jan-2013

you are welcome and for some reason it was cut short I also wanted to say your camera techs were spot on focus and dof were spot on and composition was great. thanks for sharing and keep shooting. corky

Comment from marksgallery
Well taken here. The bird looks so natural in its habitat. The bright red is exposed well against the different greens. Well done

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from adr1an
fantastic capture & presentation willie-could well be the winner i reckon-absolutely spot on with everything here!!!

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2013

thank you so very much for a great review and high score!

Comment from dave's world
Excellent. Great color and definition. Love the sharpness of the foreground in contrast to the softness of the background, well done

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2013

thank you so very much!

Comment from careydils
Great initial impact. You composition on this shot is out of this world, crazy good. How he is framed in the shot with the pines needles lining the frame is brilliant. Great color and clarity. Outstanding.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2013

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

Comment from Brian B
What a colorful little fella and nice defined image of his feathers. Nice side view of his head and beak. Lovely natural background setting and nice framing with the greenery. Nicely done.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2013

Thank you so very much!