Thank you so much AuntieM, I am so excited and proud about this piece...I just had a prof. art curator review this photo...the following are her comments:
Redundant Behavior is a much stronger image- it captures the sensual form of a familiar animal in way that’s both bold and subtly shadowed. I also appreciate the spatial orientation is such that the break in the cleaved plumage comes in from the left side of the piece; as it points to the right, the repeated arching patterns of the orange feathers bring the eye to the periphery of the works opposite edges. This keeps the piece fluid, instead of forming a centralized and static focal point. You mention a ‘special effect’ in the caption of the photograph. But I don’t find the technical manipulation of the subject evident in the viewing. For me, this is a positive aspect. Technique moves beyond the medium, and creates an evocative, sensory image.

Thanks UP2 will let you know when in La.

Thank you sooo much!!!

Thank you, only enhancement was min. level adj., and cropping.

Thank you Bruce!

Thank you... Thank you...you've managed to so eloquently describe both my intent and the essence of this piece !

Thank you Rocco....yes it does have a Monet air to it....thanks again!

Thanks Angler!

Thanks John for your gracious comments and time,it is truly valued!

Thank you so much Lensbaby!!

Thanks !

Thanks eb the background are floral reflections from about 4 ft. away.
Again, Thanks....

Thanks for your feedback it is appreciated.

Thanks for your nice words and comments, this was a handheld shot, in reference to the cropping, I had many options but this is the one that made me happiest, I suppose cropping is like choosing a paint color when standing before a bare canvas.
Thanks again.

Thank you so much!!!