Comment from Sange
I need no name here... The Controlled black and eye clarity tell me all I need to know.
Excellent profile capture, eye clarity and outstanding White balance e control.
Your focus is sharp and the details are crisp with a fantastic DOF.
Camera techs are spot on..
Good Luck

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2017

thanks so much

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A beautiful profile portrait of the Carrion Crow with it's long sharp beak, beady all seeing eye & glossy black plumage. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017

thanks so much Susan ;)

Comment from nikman
You clearly like this breed of bird! The portrait you captured and present here is well worthy of doing well in the contest!! Your image is sharp, well exposed and has fine composition. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017

thanks Nikman

Comment from michiganmike
A very fine profile. The detail in the black plumage is excellent and the catchlight in his eye gives him a strong personality. Great composition and excellent detail. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017

thanks so much Mike

Comment from shore1inspire.
a nice black entry, as I love the close up of the crow as it's eyes have a sense of wonder to them.
great clarity as the fine hairs pop as well as some of the layering of it's feathers.
a pleasure to view.
thank you for sharing.
always,
ron

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017

thanks so much Ron

reply by shore1inspire. on 20-Jan-2017

Your welcome as I enjoy the big look you have and not be looking at you.
always,
ron

Comment from supergold
a great close up portrait of these not so beautiful birds;
it would be interesting to know what are you talking about; lol;
I have a pic with two silhouetted crows singing: will post in the next days;
excellent exposure for the black "color"

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2017

thanks so much Fred ;)

Comment from gitmowxman
Good entry for the contest. Good portrait of this crow with great focus on the eye that carries over to the beak and rest of the head. Blurred background gives it nice depth, and the light color sets the crow out well. Thanks for sharing and HAGD.

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2017

thanks Git

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
What an absolutely grand fellow. Wonderful capture. Great exposure with just perfect lighting and fabulously natural color. The detail over this fellows head is divine and perfectly done. Wonderful image. Thanks for sharing and good luck!

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2017

thanks so much Debi :)