I love it Don! It looks a lot like paintings done by a wildlife artist from near here. He always has subdued lighting in them..as if near sundown. Great shot and in my faves buddy! C):-)
I honestly didn't think I was going to like it when I saw it in thumbnail, but blown up, it's amazing how the light seems to only be hitting the highlights on the birds which does make it look like a painting, and it's also easy to distinguish the subjects from the dark background. I'd say you hit it right on the head.
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