Nice bird with colorful plumage. The water sand line going thru the neck is a bit distracting, IMO. I think this would look better as a vertical and with the bird not as centered in the frame. It could also use some more sharpening on the face area. A larger size image would help too.
I wish someday to be able to photograph this species as it is one of the most beautifull to me. Nice light, pose, detail and BG, I wish for better com only, leaving more room to where the bird is looking to.
Congratulaitons!
Great bird, loved the exposure and details, wished for a little lower angle and personally think a vertical crop would work well. nevertheless loved the image, congrats..