Comment from Dick Lee Shia
An interesting initial impact.
Impressive capture with the avian subject in a painterly feel.

Diffused focusing especially in the large scale.
Was it a motion blur?

Try enhancing the clarity...

Dynamic diagonal framing makes it interesting...
Nice cloudless backdrop.

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2017

Thanks for the feedback :)

Comment from Stringbean
This is a stunning capture of this New Holland Honeyeater. Beautifully captured and framed. Your focus is good with beautiful capture of natural light and revealing good details of the feathers and markings on this gorgeous bird. Your background compliments your overall photography. This is very nice work and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2017

Thanks for the encouraging feedback :)

Comment from nikman
Your title made me curious about where is New Holland? The full and central composition tha you employed here, works pretty well in providing us with a good look at your scene! Sharpness and exposure are fine. Nicely taken!

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017

Thanks so much, not sure where the New Holland name comes from I accidentally called the previous one uploaded New England - we are in Australia and I know the Dutch were in parts before settlement so maybe they named this little one :)

reply by nikman on 01-Sep-2017

Thanks for your explanation!

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Mary!
That's a really nice looking photo of this attractive bird,my friend!
He looks particularly impressive perching on hat twig-like branch and set against the pale blue sky! : )
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017

Thanks Sean, appreciate your feedback.
:) Mary

reply by Sean T Phelan on 31-Aug-2017

You're very welcome,Mary!

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice wonderful lovely shot.Beautiful nice rare nature scene.Presentation is very nice.The Black bird,face eyes action,black body and white color design feathers,tree top and blue sky are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.I like this talent perfect work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017

Thanks so much, appreciate your feedback :) Mary

Comment from bunkie
Excellent framing of your New Holland Honeyeater revealing a sharp and very colorful wing. Enjoy his open beak and how he clutches on to the stems as can almost see the bird move. Thank You for sharing.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017

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

Comment from supergold
a great capture mary of this beautiful bird; excellent diagonal framing with sharp focus; only a small yellw patch : could expect more from a honey eater; lol;

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017

Thanks Fred, yes our honey eaters are a lot plainer than some of our other birds thats for sure :)

Comment from Trajan
Beautifully captured shot. The color and light bouncing off the feathers is unreal!
It looks like part of a natural history diorama.
Lovely sky in the background really frames the subject well.
Great job!

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017

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

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice shot with surprisingly good detail in the eye considering the lighting. The colors are very good and the composition is excellent.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017

Thanks Mike, the lighting was a challenge - on minute no cloud then cloud and wind gusts :)