Aww..this has to be the best bird shot ever. I think it would make a great xmas card. Very nice soft feel to it. Plus it does help to have the cutest subject. Love the scuff of feathers.
I looked at the image without the title first, and thought how delicate, scared and ready to flee he/she looked. With the title, I see some attitude in the stance and the stare. I like it both ways. Nicely captured.
First Impression: A lovely bird portrait
Presentation:good
What I Like: the birds attitude
What I don’t Like:the slight over exposure
IMO, Does it meet the Challenge : yes
Composition: good
Background :v good depth of field
Subject Placement: good
Cropping: good
Focus: good
Exposure: slight over exposure
Editing:good
An excellent bird shot! Wonderful detail on his feathers, clarity in his eye and beak, and the bokeh and setting is perfect for focusing the attention on the bird. Could be used as a textbook photo.