Left Field Fence

I keep trying to get what I feel is a nice crow portrait. Every attempt seems to fall a little short. It's either not quite as sharp as I would like or the exposure isn't the best possible or as in this case the background isn't the best. The bright object to the rear of the bird's head is a aluminum pole. The best I could do with my software was to reduce it somewhat with a vignette. I do like the detail and exposure on this shot and the catchlight is nice. So I'm posting it until I can improve my attempt. Taken on the left field fence of Wilkes Comm. College ball field

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