Comment from CamHebGirl
Wow! What an awesome close-up shot! I wish I could get a good-quality picture of an animal like this! It's great! The composition is smooth, the focus is wonderful, and the eye is amaaaaazing!

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from ThomasEggert
Great close up Willie. Wonderful detail in the eye and feathers around the eye. Good color and lighting. Thanks for sharing...T

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Snappyviv
Spooky - how on earth did you get this magnification? I thought this was a chicken when I first saw it. Frightening detail and enormously sharp. I have to say I don't like it very much but I can't deny its a good strong image.

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2011

Thank you so very much! She was so close I could hardly focus. The eye was about all I got. I hesitated about posting it but it is something you don't see very often. I thought the eye was neat.

Comment from David T Francis
Great close up of her eye. Got great clarity of the eye and feathers surrounding it. Colours are nice and clear.

Thanks for sharing this with us.

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from swedegranstrom
Great foucus, depth of field, exposure.An added bonus is the sun reflecting off her eye.Nice Job Willie.
Another name for this could of been, A twinkle in her eye.
Swede

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2011

Thank you so very much! Yes a twinkle in her eye would have been a good one. I may use that another time.

reply by swedegranstrom on 04-Mar-2011

That's 5 bucks- Swede

Comment from amfunny
Yikes.. now this is what I call a "close up." LOL
Very nice composition with excellent focusing.
Great storytelling,too.
Very well done.

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from suffolkbrian
this is really a good close up of the cardinal it looks almost disturbing, the eye area is very clear and draws you into the photo, well done for a good shot

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from RagsAuggie
Wow! What a great eye! Good interest! Good focus and details! Good color and lighting! Thanks for sharing! Cindy

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from koosh
Presentation :5
story line :5
Centre of Intrest : 5
Focus : 5
Clearness :5
Harmony :5
Inital impact : 5
Originality :5

Good Job :)

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from R. Eugene Wallace
My God! When I first saw this it scared the "bejesus" out of me. This is a mean looking creature. Wonderful photo and the closest I have ever been to a giant prehistoric monster. LOL Super work, thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2011

Thank you so very much!