I posted something similar a couple of weeks ago, with this bird back lit. Some of you suggested you'd like it front lit and here it is, since I went back to Wako, morning this time. The sun went behind a cloud as I took the picture, so I opened it a bit in PS. D3 can handle that with no problem.
I like it Fabs! Very much, but it has nothing to do with the very special mood that had the "back lite" version to be honest :)
Still, congratulaitons my dear friend!
Looks like a wonderful painting. Beautifully captured and a superb composition.
Really like the DOF you chose Fab as it gives just enough detail, Love it.