I’m revisiting some images I took last fall using Topaz Sharpen AI. I might have overdone it just a bit, especially around the Great Blue Heron’s head.

I like the second image a little better with the shadow of the right wing falling on the left wing.

Great photo and what a beautiful bird
Thank you, Alice, glad that you liked it!
Beautiful! I don’t think these look over done at all.
Thanks, Sandra! Glad to know they didn’t look too cooked.
I agree, the shadow makes the picture. The only part thats looks a bit strange is around the birds throut, against the blue sky. But then you have to be really close.
Thanks for commenting, Hans, and your thoughts about the shadow and neck.