We'll let you off the hook for the bad title since the image is so stunning. :D I really like your choice of comp here and you did a beautiful job on the exposure.
Really a nice capture Grace! You sure nailed the exposure and had a great light angle. I can see Maxis's point about the wave, as it does draw some attention away from the bird....but I like it in this image, as it cotributes to the environmental composition IMO. The wave is just soft enough to telegraph the artistic intent. I wouldn't change a thing.