Jim, I truly do love this photo. I like the comp, the light and the colors. The open beak is great and the head angle is perfect. I really like the environment alot. The bird being pretty much central doesn't bother me.
I'm with Carole on this one. Great image Jim! I would probably remove the gray line behind the eye, but I love the composition, behavior captured, and eye contact.
Great image, so colorful and sharp. I sure miss seeing these Finches in my yard, in spite of what I spend to feed them! But they'll be back this winter. I look forward to seeing that "scene" you were referring to.