Originally Posted by
Brian Sump
Andreas, gorgeous LEO! Feathers almost look surreal and the eyes (primarily its right) really grab me.
Love the orange coming through in the plumage. Sure I know the answer, but you didn't touch the bkg between the ears by chance? Looks a bit interesting where the fine ear feathers meet the green from the foliage but probably just my eyes.
Great job making the position adjustment to get it. That's noteworthy! I do agree with your other assessments, certainly more depth for bokeh would have been nice.
Also, know you're more of a purist but I'd consider cloning the white spec near the right eye and maybe the sharp nub on the right portion of the limb.
FWIW, I have ZERO of this species so you're far ahead of me :-)