Portrait of a Maturing Macaw (QWERTY, 16 months)

My macaw, QWERTYbird, at 16 months. Tripod, external flash, 1/60sec

at 85mm.

Technically as a pet portrait -- how do you see it? Is it successful?

this is a really nice photo. Like the black and white. You still feel the presence of strong color.

Well done!

Technically perfect. Interesting choice to go B&W with a colorful bird, but I think it works nicely with all the contrasting tones. Nice job.