Comment from Sange
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Excellent close up with sharp focus, Controlled white balance and fine eye Clarity.
Only had power back less than 48 hrs...the heat was exhausting..
Only logged on not to waste my sixes.
Hope you are doing well now that power is on.. Frank's came on today.
Sleep is my new best friend...Jasper's too!

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2017

Wow thanks so much Sange. Doing better now that my sisters have power too. It was brutal yesterday!!

Comment from Lisa M.
Excellent Shot! Perfect Clarity! Framing is Terrific! Lighting and Background are Perfect! Excellent Focus and Exposure! Strong Initial Impact! Simply Outstanding Shot! You deserve a 6 but the highest I have at the moment is a 5! I hope all is Well for You and Your Family! If there is Anything I can help with let me know ;) Stay Strong We are Praying for all of You! You are Missed and we can't wait to have you back! I wanted you to know we are Thinking of You! Thank you for Sharing your Talent ;)

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2017

You are so sweet, thanks Lisa. We faired pretty well. Just got our power back on last night. :)

reply by Lisa M. on 15-Sep-2017

So Glad to hear that ;)

Comment from supergold
an outstanding close up portrait Eileen; I like the 3/4 angle of capture; sharp focus with excellent control of exposure for the white;

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2017

thanks Fred :0)

Comment from Sean T Phelan
This one certainly did.Eileen! : )
Your portrait photo of it is really good looking ( just like every photo you post is! )
and the creature's bright red/orange eye is especially attractive!
Another 'Good Show' here,my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2017

thanks Sean :)

Comment from booklotto
Up close and personal art. I so love this one. Beautiful face. Details of feathers. That eye is supreme in colors. Very focused art. Presented so well. Perfect BG for this bird. I so love your work. You deserve to be in a National magazine, ya think?

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2017

thanks so much Joannie

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Eileen,
A beautiful portrait of this handsome Black crowned Night Heron posing for you while watching you closely with that bright amber coloured eye. The blurred soft green background giving it a three dimensional appearance. Beautiful composition framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2017

thanks Susan :)

Comment from dalebraatz
what a beautiful portrait . very well focused with all the details and textures and great colors and love that eye, a very pleasing image to look at. Thank you for sharing. dale

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2017

thanks so much dale