Comment from nikman
A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine and classical composition offers us an enjoyable view of your handsome cardinal out there on a handy branch. Good use of shallow depth of field. Colours and tones are good. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2021

Thank you!

Comment from alaskapat
Wow! This male Cardinal is indeed beautiful, you have photographed him so very well with spot on focus, this image is clear, exposure is perfect, colors and tones appear natural.
Well defined detail over every part of the bird, I see he has food in his beak and I especially appreciate the clear eye.
The background is beautuful too, so soft and in the neutral color, it allows for such a great undistracted view of the bird.
Well composed and presented! This is worthy of a six , I'm sorry I don't have one!
Best wishes to you in this contest!

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2021

Thank you!