pp: levels, exposure correction,cloned out branches in bg, cleaned up w topaz,
new layer,dodge on rtside feathers,burn left side shadowy areas, enhanced tail feathers w brush 10%opacity, same w beak as was quite shiny,stillis kind of shiny but that's ok.. select eyes, dodge burn alittle, brushed w 10% opacity , sponged branch,and his darkest feather,worked on his feet,
Adamas ss It's Ok if say "What the heck did u do to my nice cardinal?"...