Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice gorgeous lovely amazing talent shot.I am wondering about this great work.His Lovely face,pink white black head and amazing hair,cat eye like shining green eye,spiral long neck,color feathers,green b/g and all the details are gorgeous and great.I like this amazing work and scene.I respect your nature wise.All The details are gorgeous and great.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2014

many thanks

Comment from Molly Hungar
Thank you for the story line. You know a lot about birds as well. That is terrible that they are endangered. It is a great shot and it does look like the straw on the ground is on his head. Love the colours in the face and head

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2014

many thanks Mary

Comment from ShineLight
Does look like straw does it not? Nice composition and focus. Colors are realistic, and nice natural background.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2014

many thanks

Comment from Doris1022
that is her hat and not straw. mother goose/crane.

well dnon on the shot and the pretty face is cute.

I have a procedure tomorrow. the colonoscopy. yuck.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2014

many thanks Doris

Comment from jesuel
wow what a great photo the detail is amazing and i like how it just pops into frame the color is amazing as well fine work here

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2014

many thanks again

Comment from Anita colyer
Great shot of this crane.
Great detail and lovely colours .good close up.very nicely framed .
Thank you for,sharing.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2014

thanks so much Anita

Comment from Life is but a dream.
This just clearly shows us your sense of humour, which I always knew you had. I'm rather surprised at your title - no reference to our Lady of the Swamp!

I like everything about this Supergold, from the way you have her jutting into the frame, to the inclusion of all that straw around her.

Sharp, well exposed it's a great catch.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2014

thanks a lot Olga for your kind comments;
orry, I don't see the connection to this Aussie novel

Comment from csimmons032
This is a funny shot lol :) The clarity is perfect, and the framing and lighting are nice as well. You did a wonderful job :) Thanks for sharing :)

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2014

thanks a lot for your nice comments

reply by csimmons032 on 10-Sep-2014

Your welcome, on all three photos :)

Comment from Linda Bickston
It is amazing, the brilliance of our God, Who could create an animal this glorious. Proof, that God does exist. The best part, the feathers on it's head. Remarkable.

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2014

many thanks linda

Comment from Mollie213
Gosh, this fellow looks like he put on a straw hat as an
after thought.
His black crown is so velvet looking. Then the white and pink cheeks. I have to wonder about all the special colors on these birds. They are such beautiful creations.
I do hope they never become extinct.

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2014

many thanks again mollie