winter birds Upside down bird

Please compare this photo to the original (also uploaded). I'm still

working on the editing aspect of photography. My skills are slowing

improving, and through useful advice they may advance further. I edited

out the right side of this photo, the back ground branch. Creating the

empty area. Does this blank spot work for you? Does my selection for

crop enhance the photo?

Please offer all the advice you want, that's the only way I will improve.

Thanks

cg