Terrific pose. I love the raised feet, the head and curved neck clear of the wings, and the water reflection on the body. Nicely exposed. Would like to see it at 1024px.
Bill - I too was noting something a little odd: the loss of detail but sharp edges, a strange (partial) lack of IQ. You post may be the key - this is only 800 wide. I too would like to see the repost.
Nice pose and good action. The reflection is pretty neat too. Although I like water reflecting on the body I would tone down the brightest streak. I would also enhance the red iris.