It's obvious to me that you certainly aren't the one more dead inside. There's no way a person that feels dead inside can create a piece of work like this. I like it. I also like the irony you observed and mentioned. It's like he's regretful for not being alive. Very nicely done.
You're very welcome. It's always a pleasure to view your work. I hope to work in a few bird photo shoots around my work schedule. Migration season is almost here.
they make it for me!