Saint Arthur, glad to hear from you. Just as you posted this I figured I'd post a new version of the shot. Levels adjusted and nothing else. Glad to hear back from the hawk man as well. So...this version basically has a levels boost and nothing more. I'll cautiously add that I care less about capturing the natural essence of a bird's color than (I assume) many of you, but thus far I am finding my experience at BirdPhotographers.Net quite fascinating indeed! Folks are very nice and helpful, that's for sure...