Very nice picture, maybe you can make some part of the bird less blurry
Good luck author !

Purdy Burdy (a little light burning (super light) along the bottom edges could give a little more "depth" to the birdy, not necessary but could aid in getting rid of the bit of flatness, just a suggestion) you can see the "shading" on the neck that gives a solidity to the image and weight
. GREAT JOB!

Thanks for your ideas. I've changed some lights and shades of the bird, but... I think I prefered it before. Not sure though... sigh...

I love the bird.

Congrats for second place ! very nice energy in this pircture !