that would be the bird then.... :-)

Glad to see a post of you Montel. You are Montel, aren't you? I dunno...it looks like Montel with a bird...

Super sharp snap Paul!!!

Is it Montel?

hmmm.....hard call there Paul. Both look rather intense to me. The Bird Master and the bird both look equally stern. What type of bird is that? You have captured this with good color, quality,clarity and some light humor. Well done. Thank you ;~)

Well, Paul, I dont know how in the world you got a photo like this...that those four intense eyes allowed you to do that..but wow..its an amazing image. That man looks like he's been in the sun much too long...and the bird looks just a tad bit "ticked off"!! I think they both need a rest away from each other..hehe..very nicely done my friend..I love the humour too...V

Paul, this is an excellent portrait. The stern look of the bird and the man match well. My only suggestions would be to warm up the tone just a touch (it has a blue cast) and remove the spots on the eyebrow. Here, have a look and see what you think. (LINK)

Great shot Paul, Looks almost 3D, the expression you have caught the mans face with is amazing, he looks so focused. Brilliant picture.

Hey everyone,
thanks for your fine comments, and especially Nathan for putting effort in editing and showing me how to improve on this photo! It does indeed look better Nathan, thanks friend!
Paul

I think you did an excellent job. Not many people look so natural in a photo like this. Colors are great as is the clarity. Well done!

i specially like the name -bird master!!!

I keep coming back to this one when I visit your gallery. What I like best is that the handler isn't smiling. It's really an intense shot. Both faces are intense; like you weren't even there taking the picture. It's just excellent.

I passed over this photo a few times and just had to give it a look. It is quite interesting. It almost looks like a showdown or a who blinks first. Very good shot, clean and crisp.