Comment from jrconrad
Me too. Nice capture. Composition very good. Fore/background nicely related. Color seems just right. Focus: the best is to use manual, but I can't get that to work for me. Only usable if the bird stands still for a while. Thanks.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2014

Thanks so much! I use manual but I am usually not fast enough.

Comment from simjam1980
Very nice shot. The flowing water adds movement to what is essentially a still shot. Good work. Perhaps speed up the shutter speed to catch moving objects in focus, but then the water wouldn't have the smooth look.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2014

Thanks Always a dilemma!

Comment from Jairos
what a Awesome Capture and very good Water effect, The clarity is great, I like the Detail and beautiful colors, Good job , -jairos

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014

Thanks for enjoying!

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice beautiful shot .Lovely bird,action eye hair tail and water and all the details are very nice and great. Sharp nice focus.Colors are the gorgeous.Color creativity and all excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014

Thanks so much!

Comment from suenethery
Wow. This is fantastic. I like the whole composition. Excellent choice for the contest. Good luck my friend.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014

thanks so much!!

Comment from Kizz
This is a very creative capture. Love the composition. Love the water falling from the bird bath...excellent. The star of your photo is focussed just fine...whatever you did to get it to cooperate, worked:) Very enjoyable.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2014

Thanks so much Kizz. I patiently waited until a bird came into the water!

Comment from michiganmike
I've got to admit that I don't know what this bird is. The image, however, is very nice. The composition with the falling water is great as is the placement of the bird.
Fine job of cropping, good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2014

I don't know what bird either, but I am happy you enjoyed it.

Comment from Linda Engel
I know, they move so fast. this is awesome. the flow of the water is spot on in clarity. the bird is beautiful. good depth, nice focus, very nice details and focus. well framed, he seems to really be enjoying the water. well done

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2014

Thanks for a great review!