Comment from donkeyoatey
Very nice shot, and has a nice feel to it..You captured an emotion along with your usual good shot..This is lovely, has great detail..And a lot of soul! Donkeyoatey

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2013

Thanks so much Don.

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
You begin to WOW me every time now, this shot is handsome again, this green fence in the background normally would disturb but you just took it shifting it into a perfect part into your image that would let an empty space when missing - a super composition, a great close up shot with the perfect focus, pin sharp , a nice head position of the bird showing us his decorative design and all that on just a portrait picture - your lighting is fantastic, amazing in all senses...

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2013

thanks so much Regina. This was a very dark place with no light and I had to hand hold. Thanks again!

Comment from Sange
Looks like a juvenile red shoulder hawk. What fine clarity on the eye and beak. Really sharp focus!
Great close up and pose!
You did a fine job Shadow girl!

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2013

not bad for handholding a slow speed due to darkness. Thanks Miss S!

Comment from clou
Wow! Great impact Eileen! This looks like a painting....the low light adds to the drama....nice color harmony and sharp focus...the out of focus wire creates a lovely bg

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2013

thanks so much C!

Comment from marlak25
A truly good story behind this. I love this Hawk and the detail you gave. I volunteer at a Wildlife Center here. Great detail and background. I know how hard it is to hide the wires and cages. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2013

wow, thanks so much Mar. And thanks for volunteering. I hope to have the time to do something like that when I retire.

Comment from WendyG
A beautiful photo of this bird of prey Eileen. Thank God we have sanctuaries to look after them. They are so precious and beautiful, your techs are excellent;)

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2013

thanks Wendy

Comment from gidavidson
I agree with your notes on our wonderful birds. A good profile, focus and frame with a good exposure to show the beautiful details of this pretty one. Very well done.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2013

thanks George

Comment from waddleann
Vibrant, Vivid colors, sharpnness. He is holding his head high as if he knows you are there and he is posing for you. What a great shot.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2013

thanks so much

Comment from Skyangel02
The photography is excellent and all looks technically correct. I like the way the background fence creates a type of bokeh effect.
The only thing I would try is lightening up the bird slightly. I think lightening it a bit will make it pop out a bit more. You would need to try it and see how they compare. The darker one might still look better to you.
Often it can also depend on the screen on which I am viewing something. Sometimes pictures which look dark on one screen can look OK on a different one.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2013

thanks so much Sky. I always appreciate your comments and rating.

Comment from soulfeeder
Superb focus and excellent angle, displaying the prominence of textures and natural colors of the bird. I love the way, you've captured the eyes and the beak. Excellent presentation and framing.

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 Comment Written 20-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2013

thanks Soul