Sharp with a good exposure. I'd like to see the whites a bit brighter, more room below, and the head turned a bit more towards you.
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Agree, lighten the picture overall for me, particularly the whites but the rest as well. A bit more head turn would be ideal, but as is maybe a bit more room around the bird's head in general. That blue eye is truly amazing though!