Common Yellowthroat

Nice job on el speedo.  I would consider cloning out the broken stick and leaves on the right.

I'm giving cloning a try then for the first time, PS Elements.  It does improve it, I suppose it isn't cheating :) - Charles

Fine looking shot Charles..well done!

Fine CY Charles,

Cheating... IMO it depends on wherther one represents the image as untouched or not..

Was it cheating to dodge and burn a print in the old dark room?  Did Ansel "cheat" a lot?

I think that many of those who post images here grossly over-saturate their images.  Is that cheating.  I think it is more like photography as art UNLESS they offer it as unaltered.  

The default setting on this forum found under "Details" on each images says;

"Manipulated? Unknown or Yes (Read this for more information)"

Guess you shouldn't lose a lot of sleep over it, eh.

Nice work!

But I must agree with the sample suggestion of Charles, Charles, ha! Please. come to my portfolio and see what's "cheating"!

Best regards!

PDE