Loggerhead Shrike

I like the pose and the backside view of the Shrike. The image as presented is quite flat and needs a richer black and white point .  Here's a version setting blacks and whites based on tones in the images.

 

Wow, thanks, Keith.  Your version does look much better than what I presented.  I am learning so much from you all.  Sure glad I found this site. 

Hi Shirley
I like the head turn and detail of the Shrike.  The shot is just a little on contrast. I agree with Keith.
Peter

Shirley, this is good timing to get the head turn and pose with all that HH glass for such a small bird.  Agree with Keith's suggestion.  Shrikes are fascinating, with a bill like a miniature raptor, and interesting behavior to capture and store their prey.  While a vertical framing might be normally be preferred, I like how the perch works well with your horizontal comp.

I like that pose and perch, Shirley. It makes for a very effective simple composition. I agree with Keith, it does need an increase in contrast. Nice job getting this much detail shooting through a window. 

Great job with the detail through a window and with the head turn, and with the changes Keith suggest/illustrates this is really, really nice.

Nice, Shirley.  Excellent pose and composition with good detail in the bird.  Contrast has been mentioned.