Comment from suffolkbrian
First class close up pat even if the raven looks a bit scary in this,good detail and good exposure on the black feathers on the bird,good dof as well..brian

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2022

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2022

Thanks so much Brian!

reply by suffolkbrian on 18-Sep-2022

your welcome

Comment from supergold
certainly not the most beautiful bird Pat, but you did an excellent job capturing the sparkle in the eye and his black feathers with such sharp and clear details;

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2022

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2022

Thanks so much Fred! I love Ravens and think they are beautiful birds! They are highly intelligent too!

Comment from helvi2
Hi Pat, Great shot of this up close crow! The feathers on the head and the eye have wonderful focus! Look like this guy is keeping an eye on you. Nice job of capturing this suspicious moment of the crow watching the photographer. Nice shot My Friend! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2022

Thank you so very much my friend! I appreciate your support. This is actually a Raven, they are much larger then a crow.

Comment from Chaxl
This is so good; since he/she is all black, shadows can sometimes be a challenge, but you nailed it. Great DOF, angle, contrast and detail.

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2022

Thank you so very much! I appreciate your awesome review!

Comment from jesuel
qouth the raven nevermore what a beautiful photo of this iconic bird the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and it is framed perfectly fine work here

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2022

Thank you so much James!

Comment from CorbyLinda
Love this close up the raven. A lot of people don't take pics of ravens because they are so annoying. Here they eat all the peanuts and scare my other birds away.

Your photo is really good. Love the background and this ravens smug look on his face.

Clarity, depth, lighting and framing are are excellent.

Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2022

Thank you so much Linda! I love the Ravens, they are super intelligent, comparable to a Dolphin or a chimpanzee, they are protected and are very important to the Native American people.

reply by CorbyLinda on 15-Sep-2022

Your welcome. I wish I could send you the ones that come here early mornings. Lol. I must admit they are ver photographic

Comment from GG
This photo has a lot of personality power. Brings the subject to life. the direct look of the eye. The feathers' tiny details. The background muted to focus viewers' sight on the raven.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2022

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I am truly honored by your six star rating!

Comment from Way West
Outstanding details on this close up Pat! I most especially like the clear reflection in the birds eye! Well composed with a beautiful soft background and wonderful use of lighting. Talented work, thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2022

Thank you so much Jodi! I appreciate your support!

Comment from Daphne Oberon
What a sleek looking raven with interesting light eyelashes over his large eye!! Such interesting "face fathers" too, which look longer on the right than on the left even though the left side is mostly hidden. A fine animal portrait! Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2022

Thank you so much Daphne!

Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful shot with exquisite detail in the black plumage on his face. I like the eye contact and way this pose makes him seem insightful.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2022

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2022

Thanks so much Mike! I am honored by your six stars!