Hey Cathy,

Thanks for sharing. I think it is a nice photo. The main challenge, to me, is not the post processing, but the branches. They create too much of a distraction...particularly as one is cutting the poor cardinals' head off in one section. As far as cropping, you might want to consider making a shot like this into more of a panoramic-like photo.

James

"I am very curious how any of you might crop or process it to make something of it? Can a silk purse be made from this sow's ear?"