Well Mike, it's just a tiny bit out of focus, but I would say it's one of your best bird photos of late, the composition is just superb, nice soft colour adds to the photo, an excellent effort indeed.

Mark.

Mike, you sure get really great shots & love the colouring & markings of this real cutie...Way to go.

Very nice and cute bird,lovely photo.

I just cant figure out how you got the same branch in the background as well, also Mike, when I view it full size there seems to be some blocking to the right of the bird as we look at it, more noticable to the bottom right of the photo, thanks for the PM by the way, but I still say it's just a wee bit out of focus, if it's not, then I gotta get me some new specks . . .lol.

All the best,

Mark.

It's your best but your focus and cloning needs more work. Sometimes, bluring and burning can also hide an unwanted part of an image.

Nice one Mike, I agree with the above, but Look at the nice c-index, congrats.

I like the detail you've captured in her against the blurred background. I think it's beautiful and it's in my favorites.

Very nice shot of her!
-Jonathan