Comment from cs144
Pretty bird. I have been working in Alaska where they have many Magpies. Its the only place I have seen them. I normally wouldn't care for the busy background, but it works in this case, as it is interesting to see what he is eating. Nice work.

 Comment Written 16-May-2016

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reply by the author on 17-May-2016

Thanks so much appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from dalebraatz
what a wonderful shot of this fast moving bird, Good details and colors and even a eye contact. Very pleasing to look at. Thank you for sharing. dale

 Comment Written 15-May-2016

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reply by the author on 15-May-2016

Thanks Dale, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Lolly Cardinal
Fantastic shot and awesome bird. Black and white he is awesome with black eyes and pale beak.
Great bright colors and awesome. Centered, detailed and shadowed properly. Great eye viewer.
Thanks for showing.
Congratulations and Good Luck.
Have a beautiful Sunday!

 Comment Written 15-May-2016

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reply by the author on 15-May-2016

Thanks Lolly, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from CBL Photography
Cool shot of this beautifully painted bird. Definitely never seen one of these before. Good lighting and a difficult shot against a dark ground setting. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 15-May-2016

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reply by the author on 15-May-2016

Thanks so much, your encouraging feedback is appreciated. :) Mary

Comment from michiganmike
I know that birds are rarely cooperative models but whenever possible it is best if you can shoot closer to eye level. I am slightly prejudiced against shooting birds on the ground but this setting is quite nice and the detail in his eye is excellent.

 Comment Written 15-May-2016

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reply by the author on 15-May-2016

Thanks Mike, think if I got down to his level may not have been able to get up again as my back is decidedly an issue at the moment - more physio this week so should improve and be able to get low again soon :) mARY