Another version here:

I love it. Stripped down to bare. . I prefer the first one with bit of action .

Raj,

Here are some variations with the hyacinth and two in a frame. I may link more of them here as I process.
The contours of the birds should be visible on a well calibrated display. I am amazed at how MF resolves highlights. I think it may be difficult to render them on paper? Need to experiment.

Beautiful silent images... i love the ones with greens a lot!

Read your article and got so much insights into this 'highlight recovery' to create such painterly strokes, Ganesh.
Love to see other images out of PhaseOne in this series. TFS.

Barely reduced to essence n very captivating series, Ganesh. Love the way highlights are managed .. incredible!
Can't wait to see more!
Regards.