This is the same individual I showed in a full-body a few weeks ago. I captured this frame before that one (and under similar cloud), and I decided to go with a headshot because the perched was a hot mess.

The crop is probably right on the border for decent IQ, but I really liked the crack of color in the high-key surrounds.

Probably didn't need to go all the way down to f/9 given the distance to the subject, but there it is........

Canon 600mm f/4 IS II + 1.4x III on EOS R5
1/500 at f/9, ISO 1600
Processed in LR CC and Topaz

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