Comment from RedRockArt
Tonal range is very good from Highlight to mid-tones and dark areas to blacks. One of the best Ive seen today.

These Points were considered in the rating of this piece:
Initial impact
Creativity
Color harmony
Center of interest
Technique
Technical excellence
Story telling

A challenge for an artist can be to make their work look as good online as the original subject or better and sometimes it can be difficult, but it can be done...

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2010

Thank you so much!

Comment from Bonnie Springborn
I enjoy this very much. Great use of shallow dof, I like the whisps of green hanging from the top. Great focus, color, lighting and composition.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2010

Thank you so much!

Comment from bd shutterspeed
Of course yes another one of them so well Done shots! These little ones are so hard to catch. I want to give you a 10+ on that alone!. You have him so crisp and clear. Your pictures are always so great to view. Thanks again for sharing. You just make me want to get better! Great Job! Bev

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2010

Thank you so much!

Comment from AngelRescue
Very very well done. Your DOF is great, focus is great, exposure is perfect, detail is amazing. The composition is wonderful. I have nothing to change about his picture. You did a great job capturing it. Very well done.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2010

Thank you so much!

Comment from B Lemley
Very nice shot of this chick, Willie ~ though I feel like it is a little close, that's just my personal opinion. I love how you can catch these birds so nicely, showing them off as mother nature intended.

Thanks for the great presentation, full of nice natural elements ~ you can sure pick up a camera and use it! Great job.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2010

Thank you so much! Your comments really are uplifting.

reply by B Lemley on 11-Dec-2010

You're welcome, Willie! I enjoy viewing your photos ~ as taking care of the birds has been a lifetime thing, so seeing your great pictures is very uplifting and brings a smile. Thank you! Bev

Comment from Gill Bell
I really like this shot. The composition and framing are great. Lovely colour provided by the seeds, and a good capture of the wee chic. I love the cross-hatch detail in his feathers, and his bright eye.Well caught. `Enjoyed.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2010

Thank you so much!

Comment from Mr Jones
one of your very best willie. the bird is captured in a vibrant surrounding and is so sharp. the various colours on the floor are a diversion from the subject but a welcome one and perfectly compliment the soft feathers on the bird. lovely work.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2010

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Thank you so much!

Comment from amandah
Another great bird capture Willie! You seem to be able to attract a wide range of birds to your feeder. The depth of field is perfect with this little guy and I love the mountain of seed he is sitting on. Great job thanks for sharing.

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2010

Thank you so much!

Comment from shiloh106
Very good focus on this. The detail you have caught in his plummage are excellent. The lighting is also very good, his little eye shows up great. Colors are good. The front branch is very soft, I think you could easily crop it right out and make a stronger shot.

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reply by the author on 09-Dec-2010

thanks

Comment from vipshehan-Nikon
Nice sharp image and I like the composition very much. The exposure is good and the color tones look great too.

Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2010

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reply by the author on 09-Dec-2010

Thank you so much!