@Cliftographer this photo looks badly AI-retouched 🫠

@ryanprior FYI - this is the cropped JPEG from Lightroom before I put it through Topaz. I had strong light and nailed the focus. You can see I really didn't do anything drastic to it.

@Cliftographer it's a beautiful photo! After Topaz the feathers don't look like feathers anymore. I don't think that program is doing you any favors, personally.

@ryanprior I'm not dismissive of your criticism. I post my photos for a general popular audience and this one has gotten one of the best responses I've gotten out of the hundreds I've posted. It's subjective but I do agree that over-processing a photo can lead to unreal-looking photos. I didn't think I had gone too far with this one but I will perhaps exercise more restraint in the future. #photography

@Cliftographer wishing you fabulous luck with your birds & hope your future photos get as much appreciation!