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Now, in response:
I realize the image is a bit overexposed, but I liked the fact that it conveyed the brightness and heat of the day. In retrospect, I may tone it down somewhere between the original and your example. The colors of the Thrasher are more subtle than they appear in yours.
Regarding the background, I like the bokeh, although I realize it detracts somewhat from the bird. I personally don't like the darker background, because it detracts from the bright feeling and the cholla flowers in the lower right. It's all a matter of taste, and I appreciate you expressing yours.
Finally, sharpness is always a problem with my kit zoom, and I agree that this image could use a little more tweaking. As I'm sure you're aware, that's a little more challenging at full resolution than at the reduced size and resolution here. I usually work with CS6, so ACR as a filter isn't an option, but I use it through Bridge.
Anyway, I sincerely appreciate the input and will keep it in mind for further edits. Thanks for taking the time and being straightforward with your critique.
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