Very nice image. good exposure, the drops of water near its feet and ripples in the water below with an almost plain BG. The catchlight seemed a bit OOF, but it maybe my eyes and the laptop monitor.
Yes, but you were faster! What was the shutter speed? Wonderful wings-down pose, with the face a bit soft as noted above. In such cases I darken the pupil and use a contrast mask on the face. All done with QMs.
Later and love, artie
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