Beautiful feather detail in the shadows here and I really like the pose (especially the feet). I am surprised at the depth of field you got at 5.6 - that's a pretty big wingspan! If I had to be critical, it would have been nice if the head was turned just a touch more so that you got a better profile of the bill, but that is just nitpicking...
Hey Michael,
Midtones and darks and easy fix.......sweet pose and the perch just adds to this overall. No extra room for me! Just tweak this and it will shine!
Strong image Michael! I like the focused stare on the perch, the talons, and the nice detail. I think Randy's suggestion about a curves adjustment is a good one