Great light, details, raised crest and BG. I would like it even better if you would have been further to your right for a better light and head angle. Thanks for sharing!
With the bird sort of staring into space I am OK with him looking away... It could work as a concept image: Looking to the future or something like that. And yes, a sweet BKGR.
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