Critic 2023 #2

                                                                               For the images above
                                                Original                        Rev 1
                                                Rev 2                           Rev 3

Here's a photo needing much help.  I wouldn't bother except this is the best EMU photo I have.  

Situation: In a van, at 50MPH, at deep dusk.  EMU's are ~100 yards away.

Camera settings:  Maximum Telephoto (600mm), f/4,1/1000 sec, AWB, Auto ISO(1600), Continuous focus.

Original: Dark and very noisy, but focus was pretty good, considering.

Rev. 1
Cropped Image
Increased Exposure +2.37
Shadows: +30
Increased Texture, Vibrance and Clarity
White Balance: Increased Temp. from 4.5K to 5.2K

Rev. 2
Edited Photo in Topaz Denoise and Sharpen.

Masked facial skin patches and added blue back into skin, which was removed when I adjusted WB.

Rev.3
Used B&W Presets set to Infrared. 
Readjusted:
 Exposure +.44
 Contrast +11
 Highlights +2

Be Blunt.  Was it worth the effort?  Does anyone have ideas on what I might have done differently in the editing process?
Another trip to Australia to get a good daylight shot, setup on a tripod at 25 yards is not in the cards.  

I like the B&W because of the contrast of the grass from the birds.  Comments?