Pushed things around a bit to tighten up the focus on the bird as per suggestions. Bit more detail to the background elements too. Kinda sucks to lose some of the base but them's the breaks!
This is the first time i've really, 'freely' painted in digital. Not the first time doing digital work, but translating what I know from canvas painting to computer in regards to light, colour and texture has been a gut-wrenching challenge. Found some brushes that I like the look and feel to, and gives it a bit more of a loose feel when blocking in larger shapes.