I tried several crops here, but ended up with the square one.
CC appreciated. These two birds were absolutely non-cooperative
and never got out of the rocks for couple of hours. I never managed to
get any closer or with proper light angle. They posed nicely on this rock though.
This is quite different and very pleasing to my eye. The sharp focus on the rock and birds and good exposure for the silhouette isolated by the small area of bright water in front works well.
I really like this, the mood and colors are very nice, and your choice of square crop is a good one. I only wish the birds had offered you more profile.