A unique perspective here which I think can be improved a lot by cropping 25% off at the bottom (up to water level). For me it is the bird (silhoutte) and its posture (away from the frame) a little tree and contrasting setting makes the image. For my tastebuds the dark region at the bottom seem to compete with the main subject of the frame. Thanks for sharing.

many tnx ganeshji for a maiden comment at cnp for my benefit! i made the changes and indeed the focus nw comes on the bird.