Comment from Lorenz
This is a terrific photograph of the female cardinal. Actually did not realize they are that beautiful. Colors are great and the focus is spot on. Good job!

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2013

---

reply by the author on 01-Feb-2013

Thank you so very much! Most don't see their beauty but getting in real close you can see it!

Comment from jaciro54
Excellent job, the composition of the picture is very good, the lighting helps to remark her body. The detail of the feathers is very good as well as the seed that she is eating. Excellent contrast.

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2013

---

reply by the author on 01-Feb-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from RenieRutten
Great color contrasts and detail. You can almost count the feathers, textures are clear and clean.

Like the faded background bringing focus to your subject.

Good job.

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2013

---

reply by the author on 01-Feb-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from thood907
These are beautiful birds and your image shows that. Amazing detail in the feathers and tack sharp eye. Love that it is a profile portrait so that you caught the feathers on the top of the head. Beautiful colors and nice DOF.

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2013

---

reply by the author on 01-Feb-2013

thank you so very much!

Comment from supergold
sorry not to have a six star availaible any more for this fantastic close up; beautiful colors and excellent sharp focus;

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2013

---

reply by the author on 01-Feb-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from bigbear2081
She is beautiful! Great color and frame. Super focus. Her head is turned just right to see all the detail. Love the seed in her mouth! Nice blurred background. Well done.

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2013

---

reply by the author on 01-Feb-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from SteveANH
Wonderful portrait of the female cardinal. Nice touch with the sunflower seed in her beak. The focus is perfect and the background is handled perfectly.

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2013

---

reply by the author on 01-Feb-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from bushimages
Nice little finch and he is posing for you in this close up,the image is clear and colorful with good eye contact with the viewer.
Don't like the seed in mouth and cropping to the middle would give more balance over all.good work keep it up

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2013

---

reply by the author on 01-Feb-2013

Thank you!

Comment from Alan Dixie
What a lovely image. The focus is pin sharp, you really feel as if he is looking at you. The colouring is lovely and the depth of field used helps the main image to stand out. Great shot

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2013

---

reply by the author on 01-Feb-2013

Thank you so very much for a good review and high score!

Comment from 1939noel
Well, they don't come much sharper than this one, Beautiful colouring and composition. Nice lighting and initial impact. Beautiful all round.

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2013

---

reply by the author on 01-Feb-2013

Thank you so very much!