Very nice pose and details. You did well with the exposure. The colorfully BG makes this image very interesting. Is this is a full frame image? You may want to post a little about the picture next time.
Beautiful image Howard, you've captured the flimsiness look of the plumage very nicely. Although subjective, this may need more room below and left. I like the OOF flowers for the most part, except the bigger one beneath the bill. Great job on the whites!