Welcome to BPN, Jim! Very nice first post. I like the sharpness, eye contact, head angle and crest. The bird could go a bit bit lighter for my taste. I wish the eye were a bit lighter or had a catchlight. There is a slight sharpening halo around the beak, which you can avoid if you select within the borders of the bird before sharpening. Keep them coming!
Welcome Jim. Sharp and a nice basic COMP. Looks a bit dark from here. Is that a seed in its bill?
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Thanks for the confirmation. Best to try to make your images without the seed visible or to remove it in post-processing.
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Hi Jim
I like your image just the way it is presented especially if you want to portray feeding behavior. In that case then I don't see the seed being visible as an issue. On the contrary, I am surprised no one yet asked what camera and lens you used and at what settings. :)
Regarding the composition, I think cropping from the right and above to place the Cockatoo off center would strengthen it. The light was great for shooting a white bird. They're one of the coolest Aussie larrikins in bird world. :D