Judges Comments

You have captured the bird in a typical "looking for food" pose so there is an element of a nature story in your image. Although there is a lot of detail in the bird's feathers there is a distinct suggestion that the image has been over-sharpened. This is particularly evident in the yellowish feathers on the bird's rump. The ideal situation there would be to have a reasonable level of detail but to retain the sense that these feathers are soft rather than harsh.