Gaussian blur to some of the bg. Some selective sharpening to the foreground. The catchlight is natural but I emphasized it a bit. Harsh lighting so I reduced the dynamic range somewhat.
Richard, nice bird and very good details. I am liking the BG as well. you processed the harsh light very well. I find the rock a bit overpowering...so cropping from bottom will make it better IMO.
Beautiful bird. I like the rock perch...but it is much too bright. I gave it a double pass of the burn tool (soft brush, midtones, 8% exposure). I also fixed the eye...it is just a bout never that you will naturally see a catchlight only on the lower part of the eye (and when you do it is usually because of water reflecting it up and accompanied by a catchlight above too). I burned and sponged the lower part, and enhanced the top part...looks more natural IMO.
Nice image overall though. sharp, and i like the BG.
Lovely pose and environment...Looks very cool WB wise...Maybe warming it up a bit. IQ looks good except on the chest by the grey feathers, they look a bit clumped with a strange texture..>I think some more TLC and it would look great!