With 3+ feet of snow on the ground here, not a lot of shooting opportunity's, so here is one from a bit warmer time
1dMk3, 700mm, ISO400, f/9 @1/640 Small crop,smart sharpen.
Looking now, a degree or two head turn would have been better.
Neil, I almost just posted a photo of this species. I am glad I didn't. This puts my shot to shame! The BG is excellent as is the focus and the perch. HA very good to me. Out of curiousity, did you add in a bit of vignette on this image? Beautiful image, TFS
Neil, How ya been? Beautiful sharp image and I love the pose. The head angle looks good to me and I agree a degree or two would have been nice also. I like the perch and the flowers. I might be tempted to clean up the left edge of the frame at the top if it were mine. Nice to see you posting!