Comment from CappyGirl
Yikes! I didn't realise they had a taste for cameras!!! You were very brave then to be that close and take a shot. You managed to capture quite a curious expression on his face as though he was thinking about what your camera might taste like...lol He would have been better positioned more on the right side of image as he is looking to the left, or a bit more space in front of his face.

 Comment Written 04-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jun-2014

Thanks Kim, yes would have loved to have framed better but at that time he was checking out my daughter taking photo and decided to move a little too close for comfort. :) Mary

Comment from WendyG
Super shot Mary, nice sharp focus on that red eye, they are such funny characters with their wild hairdoos,lol. Excellent techs all around;)

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jun-2014

Thanks Wendy, appreciate your feedback :) Mary

Comment from suenethery
Wonderful shot.
Excellent initial impact.
I like the clarity and focus. The lighting is excellent.
Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jun-2014

Thanks Sue, I appreciate your positive feedback.

Comment from suzannethompson2
Excellent close up of this lovely emu - he looks quite friendly, almost as if he's smiling! I like the pose you caught.

Lighting and focus very good showing excellent clarity. Very nice composition. Suzanne

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jun-2014

Thanks Suzanne, I appreciate your positive feedback.

Comment from MKFlood
great capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the emu is great. the capture of the light is great. overall great job

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jun-2014

Thanks so much for your positive comments.

Comment from Sange
Very nice e capture Mary. Nice eye clarity and exposure. I am impressed at 1/30sec. I nirmaly shoot at 1/2500 or higher for wildlife.
Nice clarity and details.
:)

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jun-2014

Thanks Sange, this one was very very close :) Mary

Comment from jrconrad
I guess that's what they mean by bird brain! Nice shot. Great, sharp focus. Good capture of the eye. Thanks for this.

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jun-2014

Thanks so much, appreciate your feedback.

Comment from gidavidson
A very good close up look on this common but strange looking critter. They can be very curious and do some damage alright. Good focus, frame and a sunny day exposure.

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jun-2014

Thanks George, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from RavensViewPoint
I have never seen one of these animals. I would have like to see the whole animal. Your focus is good and you lighting is good. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2014

Thanks very much have some other pictures of emus in full in my book Birds but this one was just too close to get the whole bird in frame :)