USM, increased saturation, slight crop on right and top (about 2%), increased both brightness and contrast. Resize for web. I'm sure I'll get hurt for the fact that he's heading out of the photo instead of into it, and the bokeh is just a tad too bright, but hopefully voters will find the composition somewhat interesting.
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This is awesome! And congratulations on your 2nd highest score ever. Looks like your concerns didn't matter a bit and the voters liked it alot! :) I sure do!
Composition is indeed very good - I like how the irridescent tail feathers provide a lovely compliment to the red and bronze of his head and neck. Great detail as well - fine shot, fine finish!
Where's them three French hens? Damn beautiful. I think the bokeh pulls this away from safe and into interesting, especially in the thumbnail. Congrats on the high score!
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