Nice exposure, wish you had a bit of fill flash to bring out the detail in the dark, since you have side light.
The bird is a bit centered and wish you had been lower or higher to avoid the bird intersected by the change in bg.
Hope to make your experience worthwhile and looking forward to more!
Sharp, and I do not mind the centered compostion in a large in the frame vertical. I would lighten it a bit. As for getting lower, it is a two-edged sword. Get lower, and lose more of the feet. I think that you have made a good compromise.
lal, artie
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