I revisited this photo from 2023, which I was never happy with. While the scene is unique (and very cute), the lighting is terrible, making it difficult to process. Since there is a lot of structure in the image, I wanted to try a grayscale version to avoid the suboptimal, distracting colors. What do you think?

The original version can be found here: https://www.picturavis.com/picture?/210

Original caption:
I heard and then followed a busy long-tailed tit hoping for a photo. I was not disappointed as it lead me to its 9 chicks sitting on a branch.

While the nesting attempts of these tits often fail, they either try again or often help relatives with their nesting attempt. This additional family help can lead to up to 12 juveniles to survive.

Aegithalos caudatus | Long-tailed tit | Schwanzmeise
Nikon D500, Sigma 150-600mm C, 600 mm, f/8, 1/500 s, ISO 2200, handheld
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