Hi Chas,
I like your composition, low POV, background, detail and the eye contact. The left sided paw crossing over adds.
Thanks for sharing.
With thanks,
Mark
The low number of responses must be because this photo makes us all speechless. I can't imagine where you were to get this photo opportunity - looks like you were just about as close to the ground as he is and not that far away. Great shot, everything is perfect.