Competition entry: Singing of Spring
Singing of Spring by Dan McKenzie
2022 May Competition - A Nature
26 points
Judges' comments:
Black and white a good choice; eye and bill are sharp; good catch light; room to move; need to see the bird's tail; highlights and shadows lack detail
Maker's notes:

Nikon Z-50 camera, Nikkor 200-500 lens at 500mm, ISO 3600, 1/1600 sec, f/5.6.