Comment from momentsofjoy7351
What a fabulous fellow - not sure how I missed him but I'm sure glad I came by to your portfolio! Your detail is perfectly played over his body - great capture on that eye and the color over this fellow is fabulous. Wonderful image. Gonna see what else I've missed! :-)) Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2017

Thanks again, glad you liked image

Comment from MKFlood
interesting capture. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the angle of the close up shot of the bird is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2017

Thanks again Mark, appreciate your support and feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Envision
Very nice detail of this guy's face and feathers! The colors are nice and I like the tiny water droplets you captured on his back. Such an unusual beak that is interesting to view.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 11-Feb-2017

Thanks again, your positive comments and support is really appreciated. :) Mary

Comment from Sange
Great capture Mary! We have Grey headed here. Love the close up, fine exposure, controlled white balance on all colors, great crisp details and nice DOF.
I would only suggest you bought an the eye more.
Nicely done Mary ;)

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017

Thanks so much Sange, appreciate your suggestion and feedback. :) Mary

Comment from csimmons032
Well done! This close up looks fantastic. Your focus, framing, and lighting are all good. You did a wonderful job :) Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend :)

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017

Thanks again :) Mary

reply by csimmons032 on 11-Feb-2017

You're welcome, for both photos :)

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A beautiful portrait of the Purple Swamp Hen with it's eye catching scarlet beak & forehead it's neck feathers ending in a ruff of soft coloured purple feathers contrasting with the darker feather on the rest of it's body. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting, with soft blurred background. Taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017

Thanks so much Susan, really appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Excellent choice of subject.
Rara avis.
Obscured eye capture.
Striking contrasting red beak accentuates this dark subject nicely.
Superb up close & personal.
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017

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

Comment from memephotos
ah another purple swamp hen ( are you in Australia ? refer to my old post of same bird I didn't know what it was Corlette NSW A.)
I like the up close profile view shows the colours well & detail of the red head & beak . Eye is watching . good frame and back ground .Thanks for view

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017

Thanks so much, will check out your image, we are in Adelaide, South Australia. :) Mary

reply by memephotos on 11-Feb-2017

your welcome .Ok .The one I saw was in Salamnder bay north coast NSW ? good luck to you with this hot weather .I just got the msg alerts on my mobile and than on home phone .I am praying it rain 10inches ,( my daughter lives at port Stephens and temp up there 2morrow is forcast 47 . God be kind to us all safe .

reply by the author on 11-Feb-2017

Has been shocking heat wave for last few days hopefully will break tomorrow here in South Australia weirdest summer in years as it has been wettest but also hottest. Hope your daughter has good airconditioning. :)

reply by memephotos on 11-Feb-2017

yes its the hottest and dryest here in 30+ years .we need the rain from WA ?yes she does I am more worried about the threat of fires up there she has 3 small children But positive thoughts all will be fine

Comment from nikman
Look's like a very fine bird portrait posted here! Just love that big red beak! Your full and central composition gives us a good look at him! The image is sharp with reasonable exposure. Well done!

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017

Thanks so much Nikman, really appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Howard M
Wow love this shot ..... great close up of this unusual bird
great contrast of colors and the dark background enhances this unique bird thanks so much for sharing

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017

Thanks so much Howard, really appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary