Comment from Envision
This is so adorable! I like how he seems to be looking at you, and the colors and dof are beautiful. I may have cropped some space off the top, which is probably a personal preference and your cropping does not take the focus away from the bird. I see that it is a no edit contest entry so that point is mute! The sharp detail of his body and eyes looks great. I like how he's standing on the orange :)

 Comment Written 22-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2019

Thanks so much again my friend! Lori

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice looking oriole. I would prefer a profile but this full face view is quite confrontational. Great composition and beautiful colors. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 25-May-2019

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reply by the author on 25-May-2019

Thanks so much once again! Have a great weekend! Lori

Comment from nikman
Quite a nice nature scene posted here! Your fine and traditional composition allows us an enjoyable look at the scene. Exposure and sharpness are good. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 25-May-2019

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reply by the author on 25-May-2019

Thanks so much again my friend! Lori

Comment from alaskapat
The Oriole is such a beautiful bird, it's one that we don't have here, so it's always. A treat to see them. You have photographed this one very well, he seems to be looking right at you, well focused, the image is clear, exposure is well managed, the colors and tones are natural, his orange breast matches the orange slice! Well composed and presented!

 Comment Written 14-May-2019

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reply by the author on 14-May-2019

Thanks so much Pat! He was looking at me in through the window =) Have a great night! Lori

Comment from Patti C
Your focus is excellent and it's even got catch light in its eyes. It looks like it's posing just for you. The color is very nice, and your composition is very pleasing. It looks like the bird isn't making too much of a mess, pretty neat really LOL good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 13-May-2019

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reply by the author on 14-May-2019

Thanks so much Patti=) Have a great day! Lori

reply by Patti C on 14-May-2019

I'm having a rainy day, but we need it. ;-)

Comment from Daphne Oberon
These are such magnificent birds -- lovely song too. We had many in the oasis palms in Baja. The natives would trap them and keep them cages as songbirds -- a very sad happenstance. Now tourism has destroyed much of their habitat. This one is a beauty! Thanks for sharing! Daphne Oberon

 Comment Written 13-May-2019

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reply by the author on 14-May-2019

Thanks so much Daphne for the awesome review and very generous 6 star rating! I really appreciate it! Hev a wonderful day! Lori