Thanks Jon ... it is a completely different lighting situation , as it was shot backlit !!! So BG would be dark by nature if correctly exposed ... I...
The subject stands out very well on a pleasing perch, I find the background just fine, the paler colour seems compliment the birds breast colouring. ...
Super shot, I like the pose, the open bill shows excellent detail, eye is pin sharp, tones and colours look good and a pleasing low angle - very nice...