This is a one-of-a-kind winner and perhaps the most unusual and intriguing image I've seen in DD groups - ever - I'd give it an 11 on a ten-point scale. Wow the way you've presented the subject matter is the story- just excellent. To me this image so spectacular that I wanted to see if I could make it pop a bit more without changing your composition In my VF, I masked the bird and increased the exposure +25, then increased the Shadows slider to +15 and added +7 to the contrast. I then increased the texture to +12 and Clarity to +6. Then re-masked the eye and increased the exposure +15 and the saturation +8. The image is fabulous - kudos Hoshedar.   Posted: 10/05/2025 20:50:27

My apologies Gaetan - I was reviewing several images at the same time and inadvertently referred to you at Hoshedar - no one likes to be called by the wrong name and I sincerely apologize to you

  Posted: 10/09/2025 20:58:13

Apparently my comment did not make it. I probably forgot to press submit.) I really like the image. Amazing shot since it is your hand; while holding the camera! A bird in hand very well captured!! I would have selected the bird; then select inverse; then curves and slid down the white slider to darken the lightest parts of the hand.   Posted: 10/15/2025 17:14:21

You have a really nice image. The hand being blurred does not bother me, as the bird is sharp. Like Barbara I am amazed that you were able to use only your right had to hold the camera. I do like what Butch did with the lighting on the bird.   Posted: 10/23/2025 19:45:28

Great shot and I love what Butch has done with the processing. Another great opportunity grabbed! Beautiful.   Posted: 10/25/2025 19:18:44