Comment from Envision
This pose shows off that long tail so well and you did such a nice job getting a sharp shot of that eye. The lighting is very flattering and shows off the multicolored feathers nicely.

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2018

Thank you, I appreciate your encouraging review very much!

Comment from Sange
I can honestly say I never saw one of these Great- Tailed Grackles. Before. A Boat tailed...but not this kind. Nice capture with fine eye clarity and now we exposed on the bird.
Love that looooooong tail.
Beautiful colors on him along with that yellow eye.
;)

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018

I appreciate your encouraging comments very much. Thank you!

Comment from Lauren Lyons
What a lovely photograph! You really seem to have captured the birds personality here.

The photograph is clear, very detailed amd seems balanced overall. I think the colors are great as well.

All in all, this is a great photo and contest entry.

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2018

I appreciate yopur encfouragng review very much. Thank you.

Comment from jesuel
what a great photo of this guy the color is great I love the reflection of of his wings it looks blue and I like how you have framed it in beautiful work here great job

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018

Thank you very much for your encouraging review.

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
EyeCATching image.
Excellent choice of subject.
An interesting initial impact.

Pin sharp focusing.
Great letterbox framing.
Gorgeous lighting.

Nice perspective & narrow DOF.

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments and kind wishes.

Comment from ahsanzia
Sorry but looks a bit out of focus to me. Also the part of the concrete bench is dominating the main subject. Try crop the bench and also try sharpening for better results. Thanks for sharing.

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 Comment Written 06-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2018

Thank you for your critical review. I do not see any un-sharpness, but will check my upload. This is not a bench. It is a bird feeder.

Comment from GaliaG
wow, he look angry, like he is going to attack you

nice angle of shot, focus and details

good capture of his eye

nice story telling and composition

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2018

Thank you for your kind comments. He won't attack me, He is waiting that I feed him some of my sandwich.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
YThis is a fine shot of the great tailed Gracle. Excellent sharpness and framing. The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked well. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2018

I appreciate your review and your kind wishes very much. Thank you!

Comment from MKFlood
Makes one wonder when folks say "he was showing his tail" (meaning acting up) did they get that terminology from this bird...lol. the clarity is great. The angle of the shot of this big tail bird is great. The capture of the light is great. The image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. Good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2018

Thank you very much for your kind review. You might be right about the folk saying.

Comment from Daphne Oberon
He is a handsome fellow! Great photo showing the arresting physique and plumage on this rather statuesque blue-black bird with the feather duster tail! Good luck in the contest! Daphne Oberon

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2018

Your encouraging review and kind wishes are much appreciated.