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Outtake:
This outtake probably would have scored better, but I thought the shot I entered showed more texture. And I like this diagonal composition better. Too bad it wasn't Advanced rules.
Outtake:
Here I have fixed the focus on the eye using advanced editing.
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Composition is very good on this - how close were you?? Just slightly better focus would help to really show off the varying textures - the beak and the feathers.
That spooky looking eye really jumps out at ya. I can see the detail in the feathers below the head but since my attention is drawn to the eye, I'd like to have seen a little more focus on the head. I do love the diagonal you created with the beak.
The point of focus seems to be down on his neck while it would be much better if you could have it more on the eye. You did get nice and close for the shot.
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