Ann, you gave some good and well thought out critique there
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I'd imagine having having no skin would make everything feel more painful, but I could be wrong about that
I do like my own skin very much and wouldn't want to be without it
I think shooting through a window has reduced the image sharpness a bit so that could be what you are seeing.
I really like that you have plenty of space in front of the bird. My only suggestion would be for a lower shooting angel. You will create more intimate images that way as you will make the viewer feel more connected to the subject. Ideally if the bird is on the ground, then
you should be on the ground. Otherwise a nice image!!!
