Reply To: So, am I doing Ok for a beginner?

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Oh my Simon!  I think that might be the very best picture of a parrot that I have ever seen.  I’ve never seen anything quite like it.  The color, the light, the focus and POV… PERFECTION!  I’m blown away by the way you’ve captured this animal’s spirit.   Brilliant.  Nice, wonderful, great capture.  Congrats on your explore feature.  Wow!  NatGeo may be knocking on your door soon.
Is this more of what you were expecting?
It really IS a nice picture of your pet, you SHOULD really like it, and just enjoy it for what it is, not offer it up for criticism.  What would be the point?  You’re not looking to improve the shot, or have some direction for your next shoot with him, to take things further.  Not looking for help in anyway…So why then are our opinions and input so desperately needed by you?
I have a very difficult time understanding where you are coming from.