Winner and Finalists of Assignment Animals - #28

This image beautifully uses simplicity to create a powerful image. The bird is placed on a rule of thirds vertical line with its head near an intersection point. The blue background is blurred nicely due to depth of field control while the bird and its perch stay sharp. The perch and grass is just enough to suggest natural surroundings while not becoming to confusing for the eye. Also the bird is looking back into the frame so that it does not feel trapped to a viewer.