I was not able to vote on this challenge, but if I had, I probably would have given you a 6 or 7.
My first thought is that I really like the composition you have chosen. I like how the cardinal just pops into the shot; it's an unusual but interesting choice. The red really pops out against the green background. I also like all the negative space. It's as if the bird is thinking or dreaming. There is not much to critique other than the border. I'm not a big fan of faded borders, but it is not overly distracting. Congrats on your top 25 finish.
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This is a nice photo, but something does not work for me. The bird generates some expectation, but the bukeh does not supply the answer. I really like the bird. It seems like some story here. But something is unfinished. It would have been a great picture if the bukeh added to the story. Bukeh to me is not just a fuzzy background. It is a great way to enhance a picture and tell a story.
I think this could have been better. It has the potential to be a great shot, but there's just not enough of the cardinal for me. Maybe a less severe crop would have done better.
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