Enjoyed reading the back story. I have ordered the R5 and am anticipating a November delivery.
I too, have watched Ron's and Jan's video and have been lurking on Fred Miranda listening to "the boys" chat.
I have to say I am a bit apprehensive about this new camera but it will be a good challenge for the brain.
Now back to your image!
I think your choice of crop is perfect- room on the left to look into and room on the right for the stem to curve into.
I love the BG colors and the juniper with berries.
I agree that the eye is not tack sharp but that really is a minor nit pick. I think that had you been at f 7.1, all problems would be solved!You had lots of SS.
Looks like you are climbing the steep learning curve just fine!
I expect I will be posting a few "dogs" as I learn this new system!!
Gail