Comment from michiganmike
A very fine composition with excellent colors and great eye contact. He certainly is not the cowering sort.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014

Thanks Mike appreciate your positive comments.

Comment from jrconrad
I don't know, he looks like a teacher, a very stern teach I once had! I'd back up too. Nice shot, great sharp detail. Love that eye! Cheers, JR

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014

Now you mention it bit like my Maths teacher in high school always gave me the evil eye as well - thanks so much for your comments :) Mary

Comment from Sange
Look at you! SWEEEEET Focus on that eye, fantabulous DOF and great placement within the frame.
This is a fine capture Mary!
Whatever your settings were, keep doing this.
Fine work!

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014

Thanks so much Sange, appreciate your advice as my photos have been getting better due to your help. :) Mary

Comment from DavidP
Nice photo of this emu eye to eye with you. It does sort of look like its got an evil eye as it stares at you. ha Probably wondering if it can bluff you and sounds like it was successful. lol Good shot Mary with sharp feather and eye detail. Strange looking birds to those of us who never see them. Thanks for sharing ol evil eye with us.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014

Thanks David much appreciate your positive feedback :) Mary

Comment from Photo4all
I love this photo but hate the fear you had to experience! Everything is so clear even down to eyes and individual feather. The background is blurred emphasizing the emu.

I lessened your score due to not including f-stops, shutter, speed, and ISO. I need to learn from you! LOL. I HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND THAT!!

Peace,
Brenda

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014

Thanks Brenda - always happy to supply tech details don't always have them available when posting

ISO1600 F5.6 1/500S 210mm and white balance set to cloudy

Now you can up the rating :) Cheers Mary

reply by Photo4all on 22-Jul-2014

Thanks! I know about the settings, I started a book on them!!

Peace,
Brenda

Comment from gidavidson
A very good close up view on this bird that I think grab about anything they can see. Sharp focus, good frame and exposure to show the very colorful eye and coat of feathers.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014

Thanks George, really appreciate your positive feedback :) Mary

Comment from Lilibug6
Excellent focus on this Emu! The eye stands right out!
The colors are good! The presentation is very nice! Great job and thanks for sharing=)
Lilibug6

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014

Thanks so much, your positive feedback is appreciated. :) Mary

reply by Lilibug6 on 21-Jul-2014

You are very welcome=)
Lili

Comment from suzannethompson2
Great close up of the lovely emu - I agree they do look as if they could be evil and vicious! The softened background makes a perfect frame. I like the pose you caught here.

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

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014

Thanks Suzanne, I really appreciate your positive feedback :) Mary

Comment from soulfeeder
I have a damaged lens because this emu poked it. I think they're still beautiful. You've captured this well, displaying the eye and the the prominent texture of the feathers. Lighting, angle, focus and technical skills, high five. A pleasure to view.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014

Thanks so much, yes we were lucky it dropped Philips camera near the fence so we could retrieve it. Cheers Mary

Comment from Life is but a dream.
Mary, a great catch. You caught this fellow really sharp where it counts on the eye...and kapow, he's looking right at me and that engages the viewer with your image. When the eye is sharp all other sins are forgiven.

I also like the bokeh on a slant adds dynamic feel. I know you are simply dying for constructive criticism...have nothing to add.

Chirp chirp (what sound do they make, I know it's not chirp chirp)

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2014

Thanks Olga, definitely not a chirp more a drumming noise very deep which you don't hear very often. Yes I like constructive criticism but love it when I have achieved the level to get a thumbs up :) Mary