Yep, those wild birds don't always listen to our wishes don't they! Sometimes a small noise with your mouth is just enough to get them to pause and turn your way long enough for that one good image with a better HA. Nice comp and beautiful BG. I find some of the blues on the neck a bit light...perhaps a bit of burning on there would do good.
Sharp with a good EXP. A bit more room all around would help. With the erect posture leaving a half inch behind the bird on the bottom frame edge would have been the best way to go.
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