Comment from pattigirl
Excellent capture of this gorgeous bird. Your detail and sharp focus are outstanding, and the full frame image presents so very well. A pleasure to view this fine work!

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2013

Thanks so much Patti! So appreciated!

Comment from Christine389
I really like your composition and presentation here - with the head and beak filling the whole frame. The detail is crisp and clear. A great shot!

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2013

thank you very much Chrissie!

Comment from sandysartstudio
What beautiful beautiful photograph. I had been saving my 6 for something special and this was it. I could put my hand out to pat the head. I enjoyed the viewing.

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2013

Wow! Thanks so much Sandy. I am honored by your choice of 6's! Means a lot to me.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a beautiful shot of the bird. Excellent clarity!You have framed it well. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2013

Thanks a million for this great review ;)

Comment from Sange
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OUTSTANDING! You can now take my place when I leave! Only thing is I would have left more room in front of him.
Your details are superb and your clarity is PERFECTION! Look at that SMOOTH background and those camera techs! Exposure is spot on!
BRAVO E!

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2013

I don't want to take your place. :) You are queen of birds in my book ;) Thanks so much Sange for all your encouragement.

reply by Sange on 09-Apr-2013

You will have to take my place..this bird flies when Chickie does.... hey... call me this week... are we shooting this weekend? Want Brother to meet with us.
what is the plan yo? Call me..

Comment from careydils
Gorgeous close up shot of this crowned Heron. I could tell just by looking at the image it was a straight out of the camera shot pretty much. It has perfect color and clarity, lots of detail in the feathers and eye! Spectacular. Beautiful blurred background.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2013

Yep, I forgot to mention that it was SOOC. Thanks for that :) Thanks for everything Carey!

Comment from irene4577
great photo. Perfectly placed in frame. Crisp focus. Good colors, Nice detail in the feathers. Well done!

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2013

thanks so much Irene!

Comment from Shamblen
What a great image you captured here! The frame and color are spot on. Your focus was pin sharp. Great composition.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2013

thanks so much Shamblen!

Comment from Jairos
The green b/g makes the subject stand out, beautiful detail on the peak, your focus is razor sharp and great clarity good lighting and good camera techniques well done , - jairos

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2013

thanks so much Jairos!

Comment from Geokat
Beautiful close up of this heron Eileen. You are not going to find these beauties in Connecticut. Wonderful focus and great clarity in the entire shot. The capture of the eye is terrific, and the feathers almost appear to be hair like. Great detail and super color.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2013

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2013

Thanks so much Geo... none in CT huh? shame, they are something to see in real life.