Wow, check out those neat colour variations on this young one! Excellent pose it gave you. If this is a crop I'd be tempted to add back some room left and bottom...it would give your subject more breathing room and also prevent the cone in LRC form being so close to the edge. Thaks for posting this cool-coloured guy!!
I like this image, too. Great details, eye contact, setting but the plumage makes it stand out. I agree regarding more room and maybe a bit more contrast.